Do not know how they got my Name and Address (sent to my company address, not personal address).
UPSP Priority Mail received on 12/21/2017
Contents of envelope:
a. Letter from Olson Research Group, Inc.: Addressed to Dear Shopper (letter reads like a Mystery Shopper Instruction form) with information on what to do, how to do it and whom to call (484-514-1078) when "assignment" was completed. Also states to deposit check into bank and await clearance prior to attempting to perform the evaluation.
b. Check drawn on Suntrust Bank: $2998.00
c. Document Questionaire: Questions about the location where shipping was to be performed.
12/12/2017:
Contacted Suntrust Bank who stated the account was a "closed" account
Called # on letter (484-514-1078) 1st did reverse lookup, stated it was a "Low Spam Possibility #" Called and generic recorded answering service statated leave name/number, you will receive return call.
Called Olson Research from letter, they did not answer and will not be back until Jan 3rd, 2018.
ACH Entertainment LLC is not listed in the state of Georgia
PS Market Research not listed in the state of NC
Check on this site and found 1 fraud report on the name listed on the USPS shippment label: PS Market Research.
CDMDJD
ENCINO,#2Author of original report
Wed, December 27, 2017
I too made additional calls/emails:
1. Olson Research who stated they too have received calls asking if it is legit because the letterhead is the same as on their website. They stated it is false and asked if we please report to the USPS Investigators.
2. I was contacted via txt from this so called company Richard, who asked me to try and redeposit check that there are enough funds. I said ok with no intention of depositing. I then called SunTrust who stated account is still closed. The cell phone being used is viable, traceable and they are not smart enough to refrain from txting!
3. I went to USPS who stated although this person sent mail via their express mail system, and that there is proof it was done with intent to defraud, they do not have the manpower to do anything and the best option is to throw it away. I have filed further requests with my congress representative who stated they will take it seriously and process after the 1st of January.
Will keep everyone updated.
Deborah
woodbridge,#3Consumer Comment
Wed, December 27, 2017
Thank you for the report! I have also been contacted in the very same manner, I did report this to SunTrust Bank.