by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 25, 2023 | Scam of the day
I have written many times over the last ten years about the mystery shopper scam because it continues to ensnare unwary victims. Unfortunately, these scams continue to be effective and are increasing in number so it is important to remind you about them again. ...
by admin | Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today’s Scam of the Day is one that I have written about frequently for more than six years because it continues to ensnare unwary victims including some Scamicide readers who have contacted me about falling victim to this scam. It is the mystery shopping scam...
by admin | Aug 24, 2018 | Scam of the day
Today’s Scam of the Day comes from a Scamicide reader who unfortunately lost $1,600 in a classic mystery shopper scam. In the version of the scam involving the Scamicide reader, she was sent an email from a company along with a legitimate appearing check which...
by admin | Jan 17, 2016 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Although there is nothing new about secret shopper scams or mystery shopper scams as they are sometimes called, they are scams that remain popular and are still constantly finding new victims. I picked today to make this the Scam of the day because I received a scam...
by admin | Aug 2, 2015 | Scam of the day, Site Related
The mystery shopper scam is a tried and true scam that scammers still use to steal their victims’ money because the scam still works. The scam begins when you are contacted by mail or email purportedly by a company asking you if you want a job as a mystery...