September 20 2007

Is Shadow Shopper (ShadowShopper.com) A Scam?

Shadow Shopper is basically a website that charges users for a list of companies that hire mystery shoppers also known as secret shoppers. Mystery Shopping is when a company hires people like you and me to act as undercover shoppers that visit various stores to purchase a given product or service. Sometimes you’re not even required to purchase anything, it’s just a matter of visiting the store to evaluate the appearance or customer service of a given shop. The shops that you visit don’t know you’re evaluating them. At the end of your visit you must fill out a report detailing what you’re observed. Whatever money you spent is usually reimbursed plus an additional fee. So you usually get some free products and some extra money for your troubles. It’s a great opportunity for stay at home moms and people that have great attention to details.

ShadowShopper.com is very much like the various websites you find on the web that offer lists of survey opportunities for a fee. The problem with these websites and why they’re often viewed as scams or have negative reviews is because you can get the information they’re selling you for free. Personally it’s hard for me to call theses sites scams because honestly books, newspapers and magazines are also offering you a lot of information you can get for free if you know where to look.

The issue with sites like ShadowShopper.com is how they misrepresent the amounts of money you can make and how soon you can get started. The other "shady" thing about ShadowShopper.com is that they offer you a free membership. But in their terms of services they clearly state that after your 7 day free trial is up they will automatically charge you, and process your membership. I put the word shady in quotes because this is just a matter of being aware of what you’re signing up for and taking the appropriate action.
If you cancel before the trial period there isn’t a problem. But most people aren’t as careful as they should be and forget to cancel the trial and you end up paying for something you didn’t necessarily want. Most companies that offer free trials depend on this, so it’s not only companies like ShadowShopper.com do employ this tactic. This is where you get many complaints because from what I gather ShadowShopper.com isn’t going to give you a refund because you forgot to cancel your free trial. Ideally they should but they are in their rights since they let you know this up front in their terms and conditions.

Personally given that there are free resources that provide you with legitimate Mystery Shopping opportunities I would pass on Shadow Shopper. I don’t think it’s a flat out scam because it’s not against the law to sell you free information. But they are a little deceptive in their representation of earnings and how easy it is to get started with secret shopping. And just be mindful of the free trial and the terms associated with them and you should be fine if you decide to try them.

But again, I would save my money and use sites like www.WorkAtHomeCareers.com or www.MoneyMakingMommy.com which are free!



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  1. Rocio said on July 10th, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    Hi Eddy, I know of a sight that has a Huuuuuge free list of Mystery Shopping jobs, maybe you know of that sight as well. Wondering if I could post the name of it here?

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  2. eddysalomon said on July 10th, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    Hi Rocio,

    Are you referring to Volition.com?
    If not, feel free to post it.

    Thanks in advance.

    Eddy

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  3. Rocio said on July 10th, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    LOL Yeah I actually did a few mystery shopping jobs around 2 years back, II actually found their site very helpful, Im wondering whats your opinion on the site:)

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  4. eddysalomon said on July 10th, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    Am I Psychic or what? LOL

    No seriously it’s a great site for mystery shopping jobs. I tried to work out something with the owner so I could list the jobs found there on WorkAtHomeCareers.com and link back to their site but the dude wasn’t really interested.

    So that’s why I’ve never really bothered to include a link to their site. But since you brought it up, now it’s out there. LOL

    Thanks for sharing with us! We really do appreciate when folks are trying to help others work at home instead of complaining and calling everything a scam.

    So thanks Rocio!

    Eddy

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  5. Rocio said on July 10th, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    Sure no problem,:) the thing is you must be consistent for a lot of the Work at home jobs that are out there. Thats my problem though I start things and never finish them, (something I really hate about myself, Im working on it though lol) But there is gold in them tar hills JK lol So right now Im reading a lot of your articles and following your advice so Ill be tellin ya how Im doing!

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  6. eddysalomon said on July 10th, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    Hope you find something of interest to you.
    There is definitely a lot of ways to make money at home if people are open minded and willing to venture outside the box. I’m sure you’ll find something of interest in those articles.

    Look forward to hearing how you do.

    Eddy

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  7. Manda said on July 11th, 2008 at 6:15 pm

    I willingly paid the cash out for the website after letting a “free” membership sit long enough to fill my inbox with alerts of companies. I went ahead and paid it for a month, took the time to take down all the info the site has, get their certifications, and discontinued my subscription for the next month. It didn’t renew against my wishes, I never felt ripped off… I got good quality company leads and have been doing mystery shopping as a side job for 3 years.

    I also referred this specific site to a friend of mine, who was as skeptical as me about spending $20 for a website membership and she ended up doing the same thing I did… She lived in a city that provided more opportunities and did make as much as they say you can. She now does it for a living, full-time.

    People don’t seem to get it… They’re giving you leads to companies that are advertising needing shoppers. You still have to do the work, and if you don’t want to pay for a company to give you the leads, you have to find them yourself. I loved the convenience, though :)

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  8. eddysalomon said on July 14th, 2008 at 5:31 pm

    Manda,

    I hear what you’re saying. This is the dilemma I face when writing reviews or researching companies that everyone is calling “scams”. Most of these companies are selling information that is readily available for free if you know where to find it.

    If you know where to find the info then people view products like shadow shopper a scam because they’re in the know. But for someone that is brand new, who has no clue where to find the info for free and is looking for speed and convenience then it may make sense for them to buy these type of info products.

    So I agree with you, it all depends on the user and their situation. For instance people fail to realize that a lot of the information they pay for in newspapers, books and magazines they can get for free in the library or internet. But no one runs around calling their local newspaper a scam.

    But I guess because the work at home industry is so riddled with scams it just easier to call everything a scam when it requires a fee. lol

    In any event, thanks for your input Mandy.

    Eddy

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  9. Michelle said on August 8th, 2008 at 11:12 am

    I also used the shadowshopper service and I would have to say that it IS a scam. I paid for a 30 day trial ($5) because I could afford it and I wanted to see what they had to offer. I checked the box that said not to renew my membership automatically. The listings they provided only lead me to other websites where I had to register in order to sign up for jobs. All it did was basically provide me with mystery shopper websites that I could have found on a search engine for free. I wasn’t going to renew my membership at all.

    But, then I got a notice from my back of an overdraft fee and, it turns out, Shadowshopper charged my bank account $60 for a year membership which I DID NOT authorize. And, of course, Shadowshopper does not deal with customer problems over the phone, so I can’t contact them directly to try and resolve the issue. They don’t even have someone answering the phone. They only deal through email. How convenient. There is nothing on their website that allows you to check your billing status (which I tried to do before my 30 day membership expired) or billing history. I read other reviews that have dealt with the same issue and did not receive their money back. So I’ve filed a dispute through my bank on the charge. Hopefully that will resolve it. But I would never recommend the shadowshopper service to anyone after this experience.

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  10. eddysalomon said on August 8th, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    Hi Michelle,

    I’m sorry to hear about your experience with this ShadowShoppers.com. But you’re taking the right action. It’s always a good idea to pay for any of these work at home type products via a major credit card because usually your credit card company can and will reverse the charge when you provide a good explanation.

    Next I want to thank you for providing such a detailed report of why this company is a scam. Too often people run around calling any work at home company a scam and don’t provide any context as to why its a scam. So thanks for being so detailed.

    And finally almost any information products (ebooks, magazines, newspapers, etc) we purchase can be obtained for free if people know how to look for it. But for some people it’s just easier to allow someone else to do the work and pay for it. So to each their own. But in this case, the reason why this company is shady is because of what they did in terms of their billing practice.

    No means no!

    In any event, I’m happy you found our site. Please be sure to check out our scam section: http://www.WorkAtHomeNoScams.com/scams and follow the advice in the video to avoid any more scams. It has really helped many people out.

    I would also encourage you to read our articles:
    http://www.WorkAtHomeNoScams.com/articles

    I’m sure you’ll find legitimate opportunities right away.

    Thanks again.

    Eddy

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  11. Paula said on August 16th, 2008 at 10:12 am

    Shadowshopper is a scam. Please don’t spend your money on this scam. I have however found a place that you CAN make money at online that is NOT a scam. If you want to contact me and talk more about it please “…email email me: IPCsales@webchatting.com

    Hope this helps,
    Paula

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  12. brista said on February 12th, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    So a couple weeks ago, I went to sign up with Shadow Shopper, stuck in my zip code and email address, then got to the next page where I saw it was a for-purchase membership club thing. Clicked cancel.

    I keep getting emails from them — “Don’t forget to finish your application!!” “We’ll give a discount!!” “Lots of great shopping adventures in your area!!!” “WE ARE DESPERATE FOR PEOPLE IN YOUR ZIP CODE SO YOU CAN HAVE FREE MEMBERSHIP!!!”

    Well, I thought…for free? Sure, I’ll give it a try…but let me just Google these people really quick…

    Glad I did. I’m not interested in 7-day free membership and while I guess some people don’t mind paying for leads, it was just something I was going to try once or twice when I had some free time, so I’m not interested in investing or anything like that.

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  13. Eddy Salomon said on February 12th, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    Hi Brista,

    I hear you. You really don’t need to pay companies for taking surveys, mystery shopping, etc.
    We list all that stuff for free. So if you’re interested in mystery shopping, then visit the following page:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/03/20/mystery-shopping/

    Hope this helps.

    Thanks for sharing your feedback.

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  14. Steven said on April 28th, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    Hi Folks,

    I simply put my resume on shadowshopper.com, without paying for a subscription or particpating in any free trial; and within a week, I was contacted by one of their schedulers with a really great offer. At first it seemed to be a little shady, and I still am not 100% sure if I am going to be paid. But everything seems to be legitimate. Unfortunately, the agency has a 30 day wait for compensating for the contracted work. The work involved inteterviewing customers at a local restauraunt/travel plaza. I have worked 36 hours and I am suppose to work another 14 hours @ the rate of $13 an hour. It is great work, but I have a great concern about getting paid. Can anyone tell me anthing more about my circumstance?

    Thanks,

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  15. Jason said on May 4th, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    I’ve been working with Marketforce for about a year now. Not always consistent work, but it paid off with a secret shopper for income tax services. Not only did they pay for the preparation, but a nice extra for actually doing it as a shop! So far a great company, minus the fact that some times are better than others as far as number of shops they have in my area. It’s “extra money” for me and my family, so it’s all good. They pay once a month either by check or my choice, direct deposit.

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  16. Bruce said on June 27th, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Good evening Eddy;
    Since I was feeling gabby I thought I would include this email I received that is supposed to be from Secret Shopper. I tried to contact them from their website asking if this was a real offer but have never heard back from them. The assignment is supposed to pay $200. per duty. Maybe I put them off when I told them it sounded fishy to me. Here is the copy of the email.

    Steve Allen

    “We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate”
    Secret Shopper® is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. It’s fun and rewarding, and you choose when and where you want to shop. You are never obligated to accept an assignment. There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need previous experience. After you sign up, you will have access to training materials via e-mail, fax or postal mail.

    ABOUT US
    Secret Shopper® is the premier mystery shopping company, serving clients across America and Canada with over 500,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest internet and communication technologies coupled with over 16 years of know-how
    means working with Secret Shopper® is a satisfying and rewarding experience. Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A.TIMES.
    Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut, and Banks. One amongst many others pay for Secret Shoppers to shop in their establishments and report their experiences. On top of being paid for shopping you are also allowed to keep purchases for free. Secret Shopper® NEVER charge fees to the shopper. Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers. Mystery shoppers are either paid a
    pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both.Secret Shopper® has available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any walmart in your area. You are to shop secretly and invest just a token. This fee will be paid upfront. During this shop you will visit the location and make several observations as regards the customer service.
    You will be required to interact with the shop clerk.
    You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple.
    The assignment will pay $200.00 per duty
    Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with the assignment:

    PERSONAL INFORMATION:

    First Name………………………………………
    Middle Name………………………………………
    Last Name………………………………………
    Street Address ………………………………………
    City, State, Zip Code ………………………………………
    Cell Phone Number ………………………………………
    Home Phone Number ………………………………………
    Age…………………………………………………………..
    Current Occupation………………………………………………
    Alternate Email Address ………………………………………
    AVAILABILITY:
    Days/Hours Available
    Monday ………………………………………
    Tuesday ………………………………………
    Wednesday ………………………………………
    Thursday ………………………………………
    Friday ………………………………………
    Saturday ………………………………………
    Sunday ………………………………………
    Hours Available: from _______ to ______

    We await your urgent response.
    Thank you for your help.
    We look forward to working with you.

    Sincerely,
    Steve Allen
    Secret Shopper®

    “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

    Even though I’m new to the internet world someone asking for that much personal information in an email makes me wary especially after recent experiences and it sounds like a awful lot of pay for a secret shop. What are your thoughts.
    Have a blessed evening. Bruce the newbie.

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  17. Maureen said on December 1st, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    I realize this is an old post but wanted to jump in and give you my opinion. I have been self sufficient working at home since 2005. Although I currently let my membership lapse, I was a Silver member of shadowshopper.com for 5 years and do not believe it to be a scam.

    Although certainly not enough to earn a living, I consider MS to be my cookie jar money and by combining MS with Merchandising – have consistently been able to earn anywhere from 2500-to over $5000 a year (and I live in a small remote town in MI’s UP) and most of the work came from shadowshopper.com. So I never considered the site to not be worth the membership fees.
    1) If you take working at home seriously, you also take “TAX DEDUCTIONS” seriously, and the membership fees are tax deductible.
    2) I have paid for memberships for 3 other shopping sites and would not recommend these other 3 for they are just a list of companies.
    3) SS provides real time leads for actual openings in your area, not just a list of companies to sign up for (I do not recommend signing up with 2 or 3 pages of companies in hopes that they may have a job in my area, waste of my time)
    4) Many of the schedulers that I have worked for over the past 5 years use reliable sites such as SS as their first stop in filling the positions – they know that serious MSers with experience will pay for reliable sites. – sites such as Volition are only used as a last resource and really aren’t the best of the shopping jobs (you are getting the ‘left overs’ from those who take MS seriously) And this site is often a 1st stop for Merchandising schedulers.
    5) There is no way I would have ever found some of the companies who offered me work. for instance the local GFS store has used at least 5 different MS companies in the past 5 years some I have never heard of before, there really is a lot of constant changes in this industry.
    6) Don’t expect MS or Merchandising to be a “blow off” job – the better paying jobs expect quality work, you have to be prepared to spend time to study the material and often take tests before you are allowed to work.
    7) reflecting the overall US economy, the pay for both MS and Merchandising jobs has gone down significantly in the past couple of years. The $10-12+ shops are harder & harder to come by, with some companies wanting the work done for a mere $5-8 (I’ll pass) – but I did just do a shop yesterday for $25 for Applebees:)
    8) I’m not a big fan of the free membership – you really don’t get the full benefits – if you want to seriously try making money, at least spend the money for the smallest pkg (it used to be monthly – more expensive but heck I’ve spent more in a bar on drinks in my day)
    ps – I’m not an affiliate, spokesperson or salesperson for them, just a satisfied customer.

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  18. Eddy Salomon said on December 2nd, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Hi Maureen,

    Thanks for sharing your comment. It was very detailed and helpful.

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  19. Edgar N. Cohen said on December 21st, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    Eddy,
    I hope you are having a blessed Advent and Christmas. I got two emails the other day about being a mystery shopper. One came from “AboutFace”. The other came from someone called Susan Brown (email is: resumesdeptinc1@live.com). Now, I know from reading your site here that is someone just emails me with a job offer that should set off alarm bells. Ok, the bells are going off. Have you heard of either of these folks? Also, where on your site is there some legitimate Mystery shoppers leads. Next, how does one make any money doing this? Thanks.

    Ed Cohen

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  20. Eddy Salomon said on December 21st, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Hey Ed,

    You already know how I feel about job offers that appear out of the blue especially when they have nothing to do with your skill set. There isn’t anything to figure out, just delete the emails. It’s that simple. Just imagine the same situation in an offline world and what your reaction would be. Chances are you would tell this stranger to shove off because it doesn’t make any sense. The same applies in this situation.

    A lot of times these scam artists will use known legitimate job offers or companies to lure you into a sense of security. Eventually they do show their true colors. They will eventually mention something about cashing checks, wiring money or re-shipping some package as part of the job. All of which are scams I’ve covered in my scam page:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams So be sure to head there, watch the videos, read the scams listed there and the comments. If you do you’ll never wonder who or what is a scam.

    That being said, I’ve written an article about Mystery Shopping here:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/03/20/mystery-shopping/

    and I also included a link to legitimate mystery shopping companies in the article above: “Personally given that there are free resources that provide you with legitimate Mystery Shopping opportunities I would pass on Shadow Shopper….”

    So everything you need is here as always. It’s just a matter of doing a little digging and reading. I hope it helps Ed. It’s always good to hear from you.

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  21. Yolanda said on December 26th, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    Hi..what is your opinion about “Wealth Connection”?

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  22. Eddy Salomon said on December 26th, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    Hi,

    I know nothing of them. However just follow the steps in my scam video listed here:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams and you can research this company yourself.

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  23. Mariam said on January 14th, 2010 at 11:13 am

    Hi, I totally disagree with you as for as Shadow Shopper.
    I have been with them since 2006 , and I’m still with them.
    You can pay any of 3 ways.
    I pay 99.00 for a year.
    Now this is exactly how it works….after you pay the 99.00, you set up your profile has to what you know how to do, an how long etc…1-3 yrs 3-5 etc or no exp.

    You put your picture up so the employer can see you.
    What happens is different employers looking for people with your skills will send you emails.
    YOU then have the choice to apply for the job or assigment or not.
    If you apply for the assignment an they are interested they will contact you by phone or email.

    There are no taxes due unless you make over 600.00 with “a” company.
    Think of it as Kelly services..you go in there an apply…an when they have an employer interested in you for an assigment they give it to you…if you want it.

    Only this is MUCH bigger, you can literally work for more than one company at a time.
    The best pay though is Merchandising which is what I do.
    You can check it out at Shadow Shopper.com
    Have a wonderful day,
    Mariam

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  24. Danny said on February 1st, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Hi Eddy,
    I use your website to look up work at home scams. I am currently unemployed and looking for work. I have tried a couple of things online and basicly it has come down to eirther being lied to or the company has NOT followed thru on their promise to walk you step by step and make sure you (I) earn money. Please let me know if this guy is for real. Or am I going about this the wrong way. work with paul says he can help me earn money. 500.000 TO 5000.00 I dont care about earn BIG money I just want to be happy and pay my bills with out having to be a penny pincher. Can you help?

    You do a great service I only wish more people did things to help people like me instead of taking the money I have (which is not alot) and using it for thier own gain. Thanks!

    Best Regards,

    Danny Thurman

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  25. Eddy Salomon said on February 2nd, 2010 at 7:30 am

    Hi Danny,

    Have you visited my scam page and followed the steps in my scam video:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams I’m certain if you do, you’ll have your answer about this offer or any other companies you search for.
    From what I know pwp claims to teach you about affiliate marketing and in my experience Wealthy Affiliate does a good job of doing this and they don’t misrepresent that’s what they plan to teach you. So you may want to read my review about them:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/wareview

    Good luck.

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  26. Marissa said on February 11th, 2010 at 12:35 am

    @Michelle:
    I have to agree with you that it is a scam. Maybe you can find the information for free and maybe it does seem useful and convenient for first time seekers. I was just one of those. It was late. I was stressing about bill overload while watching my dreams of first time homeownership going out the window. I needed to make money fast and can’t work a second job as a single mom when I already work 50 to 60 hours a week. So, I tried it. But all the run around to get to the leads, all the extra work up front when you’re already skeptical of the internet anyway, and the little time I actually had for it, well, as you can figure, I missed my deadline. No reminders are sent, nothing. And to beat all, they make you renew with a year’s membership instead of the three month one they offer. And the new cost of that is a whopping $99! No phone number to call, just an email response from someone with a candid reply about how it’s all my fault. I should have been more careful. I also should have never messed with it in the first place. The service was crappy, the leads were useless, and the information misleading. This company does not deserve your money.

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  27. Marissa said on February 11th, 2010 at 12:37 am

    @Manda:
    Aren’t you so savvy. Obviously a paid writer by shadowshopper.com

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  28. Gina said on February 23rd, 2010 at 1:47 am

    I received a plain email asking if I wanted to be a MS. I called the number listed and no one answered. After a number of rings the phone line is disconnected. I then sent an email stating I was interested in becoming a MS. I filled out a brief application with a few questions asking about my experience, my address, and phone number. I was not referred to the website and I never completed a trial period. The next email I received was congratulating me and that I would receive an assignment soon. I didn’t think nothing of it because I had applied before on other websites and was never contacted. I received a letter in the mail outlining my assignment and two money orders for $955.00 a piece from the US Post office.
    So far so good.

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  29. Eddy Salomon said on February 23rd, 2010 at 11:07 am

    Gina,

    I would avoid cashing any random money orders or checks. Visit my scam page and read about the check cashing and wire transfer scam listed there:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams You’ve been warned.

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  30. Gina said on March 5th, 2010 at 2:14 am

    Eddy you and everyone that had a comment was correct. I checked with the post office through their automatic voice response system on the validity of the two money orders. I provided the serial number and post office number. I was transferred to a live representative that informed me that they could not reference the serial or post office number to anything. Therefore, the clerk stated that the money orders are proably fake. After this I still wasn’t convinced the money orders were fake. So I went to the post office to cash them. Just like the phone the clerk said that he could not reference them back to anything and felt the money orders were fake. I told them to turn it into the Inspector General or fraud unit. I knew it was too good too be true.

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  31. Amy Starnes said on June 1st, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Eddie,
    I work for a large national merchandising company and we use Shadow Shopper on a regular basis to find people for merchandising assignments. They have been a tremendous resource for our company and many other companies. It is not required to pay a fee.

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  32. Eddy Salomon said on June 2nd, 2010 at 11:24 am

    Amy,

    Thanks for chiming in. I may have do an update on this company.
    Thanks again.

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  33. Gena said on June 28th, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    IT IS A HUGE SCAM!!! Google mystery shopping companies and join them all directly (FOR FREE)!

    Meritz is a great one, as well as TNS. There are tons out there. And if you live in a rural area, you will have better luck. If you live in a city, it is sometimes hard to get involved with this sort of thing.

    DO NOT JOIN SHADOW SHOPPER!!!

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  34. Eddy Salomon said on June 28th, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    You don’t even need to Google them because we already list them for free here:
    http://www.WorkAtHomeNoScams.com/companies
    wwww.WorkAtHomeNoScams.com/jobs lol

    That being said, can you provide more details as to why the company is a huge scam?

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  35. Lisette Federico said on July 6th, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    I applied for a position as a Mystery shopper in the Greater New Orleans area. This business opportunity was advertised on Craigslist. The person who contacted me claims to be George Johnson. This person’s English was deplorable via e-mail and when I spoke with him, he was impossible to understand.

    The e-mails wanted me to send them my bank account # in order to wire payment. I of course did not provide them with this information. However, I recieved a “Quick Pay” e-mail, supposedly from my bank. I printed out the e-mail and visited an area bank in order to get more information. The branch mgr. said that the bank had not sent me this e-mail and it was probably a scam. When I called Mr. Johnson to confirm this, he was very defensive and said he would forward a website with information regarding their company.

    I have saved all correspondence regarding this “position” as Mystery Shopper”.
    Following is an excerpt from an e-mail:
    “Y O U R E V A L U A T I O N T A S K:

    PATRONIZE THEIR SERVICES AT ANY OF THEIR OUTLET IN YOUR AREA BY COMPLETING A SIMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE. SHOP AT THE WAL-MART AND MAKE A TRANSFER OF FUND FROM A WESTERN UNION LOCATION TO ANOTHER MYSTERY SHOPPER IN SPAIN,AND THE FUNDS WOULD BE PICKED UP BY OUR MYSTERY SHOPPER AT THE EXACT LOCATION WHICH A CUSTOMER REPORTED HER FUNDS STOLEN FROM.

    1. Cash the check, deduct your commission of $250.00.

    2. Deduct another $70 to shop at the WAL-MART store and proceed with the remaining balance by evaluating any Western Union service around you.

    The western union charges should be deducted from the remaining balance and not your own $250. However, kindly proceed and have it cashed at your bank,deduct your commission which is $250 and use the remaining balance to perform the task,proceed with the task which is to evaluate any western union outlet and wal-mart store. you can perform the task at any of the outlet in your area and please get back with a report base of the following questions and any other necessary things you notice.

    1)How long it took you to get services.
    2)Smartness of the attendant
    3)Customer service professionalism
    4)Name and the address of the wal-mart and western union outlet you evaluate.

    As soon as task is accomplished, It’s very vital you forward the full evaluation report including the exact amount sent, the 10 digit western union money transfer control# to the below email and Under no circumstances should the Wal-mart Store and The Western Union Agent know this survey is being carried out on them: georg.johnson@live.com

    BELOW IS THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO WIRE THE FUNDS TO IN SPAIN:

    Name: Novaleen Fenol
    City: Las Vegas
    State : Nevada
    Post Code: 89147-8062
    Country: USA
    Amount Sent :

    Yours Sincerely.
    George Raymond

    THE SHADOW SHOPPER EVALUATION TEAM ®”

    There is also a discrepency in the name. Please advise. Thank you!

    Reply
  36. Eddy Salomon said on July 7th, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Hi,

    This is just another example of a con artist using legitimate companies and jobs to push their wire transfer/checking cash scam we’ve covered on our scam page: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams

    It should be ignored.

    Reply
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