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"National Shopping Service Network LLC" Online Mystery Shopper Phishing Emails

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National Shopping Service Network LLC Online Mystery Shopper Phishing Emails

The unsolicited email message below, which claims the recipients can earn extra money by becoming an online mystery shopper, is just one of the many phishing email messages sent by cybercriminals or online scammers to trick their potential victims into sending them their personal information. Therefore, recipients of unsolicited email messages like the one below, which ask for personal information, are asked to delete them and not follow the instructions in them.

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A Sample of the "National Shopping Service Network LLC" Online Mystery Shopper Phishing Email

Subject: First Step Recruitment

From: info-tech10@ualberta.ca

Hi dear..

Need to earn a little extra cash? Want to work from home?!

You can earn up to $275 a week or more as an Online Mystery Shopper.

Our system is simple and produces great results. Here’s how we do it:

We work out what our online retailers need from you, the online mystery shopper.

The best thing about online mystery shopping is its simplicity.

Instead of spending millions of dollars in advertising their products and services, online companies go directly to the consumer.

Companies are able to improve their customer service through the feedback you provide for them.

If you are interested,email us the below details :

> Name :___

> Your_Address :___

> Citys_States_Countrys :___

> Zip_Codes :___

> Phones :___

> Ages : .___

> Gender :___

> E-Mail :___

All shoppers must be 18 or over

All shoppers must live in and be a citizen of the United States.

Unfortunately, we can only take on a limited number of applicants, so not everyone will be accepted.

If you are accepted, congratulations and welcome to our company.

Regards,

HR-Application

National Shopping Service Network, LLC

Scammers steal personal information from potential victims using bogus emails like the one above. Once they are in possession of their potential victims' personal information, the scammers will contact them and attempt to scam them, or sell their information to other scammers.

Victims of these scams usually blame their banks, utility companies, ISPs or even the government, claiming they sold their information to the highest bidder, when in fact they were the ones who unknowingly gave the scammers their information when they fell for their phishing scams.

This is why online users are asked to be careful of messages which ask for personal information, especially the ones that promise quick money with little or no work. Scammers use the promise of quick money and get rich schemes to help lure potential victims into their traps.

Many of the mystery shopping scams that we have come across usually send potential victims fraudulent checks (cheque) and ask them to deposit them. The scammers will then ask the potential victims to take their share of the money from the fraudulent checks and send the balance to them. But, the checks will bounce and the potential victims will be responsible for paying the cost for processing the checks and paying back the money they have sent to the scammers; they may even get arrested.

Persons who have received the same checks are asked not to deposit them and report them to the police, and those who have already done so are asked to contact their banks immediately and let them know that they may have been a victim of the online mystery shopper scam.

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Aug. 7, 2019 at 3:20 PM by an anonymous user from: Pharr, Texas, United States

"From: hc.hartman@quicknet.nl

Date: Wed 8/7/2019 10:18 AM

# Dear Ma/Sir,

We have a customer service survey assignment in your location, and we would like you to join and participate complete the assignment.

How it Works :

* Register and if you are selected, you will receive $100.00 for shopping at the store.

* You can shop any products you want at your designated store.

* No experience, fees or interview are required.

* You will be paid $375.00 / assignment, Available two assignment/weeks.

# Provide the following information below To Sign-Up:

(1) Name (First/Last) :

(2) Address :

(3) Country, State, City, Zip :

(4) Phone :

(5) Age/Gender :

(6) Email :

Once you complete this short application, the agent will contact you to set up an interview.

Kind regards,

National Shopping Services"

Here is another scam.

Feb. 26, 2019 at 8:28 AM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: <cgbaxteF@star.co.uk>

Date: February 22, 2019 at 07:50:30 GMT

To: <claytoncasey01@mchsi.com>

Cc: <cgbaxter@w3.star.co.uk>

Subject: [mystery shopping employment]

Reply-To: <claytoncasey01@mchsi.com>

Hey, Candidate!

Job Evaluation

[ You have received a secure message ]

We are starting a very big research project in the USA.

We select and train evaluators / shoppers based on your typical customer profile.

We review each evaluation or mystery shop before you receive it.

We provide aggregate reporting on the results in a variety of formats based on your needs.

Weekly, monthly and year to date results are compiled by location, district, region, franchise, all locations and by each question on the evaluation.

Expect to make $250-$500 per shop in addition to any merchandise or services that you receive during the course of the shop.

Provide the following details if you interested.

1. Full Name :

2. Full Addresss :

3. City, State, ZIP,Country, :

4. Occupation :

5. Age & S*x :

6. E-Mail :

7. Cell & Home Phone # :

Thank you for participation.

Best,

Regards,

David-Stinson:Team Recruitment.

National Shopping Service Network,MSPA

Dec. 5, 2018 at 5:40 AM by info

Received this:

"From: mail449AT@wtamu.edu <mail449AT@wtamu.edu>

Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 4:36 PM

Subject: First evaluation assignment of SE Job offers.

Welcome to Job vacancy - Shop Evaluator agent position.

We are (MSPA-LLC certified) which looking for a candidates to perform as Shop evaluator agent in your area. The Job entails an evaluation process such as visit the shopping store available in your location, and You will be completing the evaluation questionnaire we will provide. After the completion of your evaluation, you will get paid US$35O for each the assignment. Many of our evaluator do the jobs part-time while having other jobs (at least two assignment a week will be assigned).

If you interested to receive the assignment, please confirm your details information as requested below. Once you sign-up, you will be given access to training materials.

- Name:

- Address Line (Not PO. Box):

- State, City, and Zip:

- Country:

- Phone:

- Current Job:

We will contact you immediately for Instruction and more info as your application has been received, Thank you.

Best Regards,

Pamela Janzen

Official application team

Nov. 17, 2018 at 11:10 PM by an anonymous user from: Lexington, Kentucky, United States

I have been looking at a company called National Shopping Service Network (NSSN) out of Rapid City, SD (605-646-3319 or email info@mysteryshopper.net).

Can you tell me if this is a legitimate company?

There are, evidently a couple of them going by this name and only one of them is legitimate.

I don't want to give my info to the wrong one.

I am new to the mystery shopper scene.

Thank you - Patsy

Sep. 6, 2018 at 1:19 PM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: information.55@mail.uta.edu

Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2018 11:52 AM

To: MS

Subject: [ MYSTERY - SHOPPERS 2018 ]

HAVE A NICE DAY!

We'll conduct customer surveys in your location

We would like you to join and complete the asignment!

We will pay $500/asignment, (available 3 asignments/week)

REGlSTRATlON-Fill inthe following info to sign_up:

- N a m e :

- A d d r e s s :

- C o u n t r y :

- S t a t e :

- C i t y :

- Z i p :

- P h o n e s :

Thanks,

MANAGEMENT

Jun. 23, 2018 at 7:13 PM by info

Received via email:

"I recently received the below email and when I googled the company to see if it was credible I was redirected to a posted article that identified the below email "word for word" as a phishing scam and further instructed that if ever received it should be forwarded to this address-so, here u have it. Thanks

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: <aaa@videotron.ca>

Date: June 23, 2018 at 6:05:55 PM EDT

To: ss

Subject: NationaL ShoppinGLLC

Reply-To: <aaaa.sarah@usa.com>

Hey, Candidate!

Job Evaluation

[ You have received a secure message ]

We are starting a very big research project in the USA.

We select and train evaluators / shoppers based on your

typical customer profile. We review each evaluation or

mystery shop before you receive it. We provide aggregate

reporting on the results in a variety of formats based

on your needs.

Weekly, monthly and year to date results are compiled by

location,district,region,franchise,all locations and

by each question on the evaluation.

Expect to make $250-$500 per shop in addition to any

merchandise or services that you receive during

the course of the shop.

Provide the following details if you interested.

1. Full Name :

2. Full Addresss :

3. City, State, ZIP,Country, :

4. Occupation :

5. Age & S*x :

6. E-Mail :

7. Cell & Home Phone # :

Your response would be greatly Appreciated

Best

Tiffanni Mallett

May. 21, 2018 at 7:47 PM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: infoss@js.inet.fi <infoss@js.inet.fi>

Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2018 2:12 PM

To: ss

Subject: NationaL ShoppinG Service Network.

dear candidate

We require secret survey agent,who can help us survey Western Union and Wal-Mart stores(stores might change) secretly without their knowledge as we have received lots of complaints regarding their services.

You will have to use the following pointers below t0 prepare y0ur report.

Assessment:

and advice on customer care.Store layout and ease of selection. Depth of selection.

Customer care programme and service audits. Staff appearance.

Payment:

You would be paid $400 on each evaluation and you could even take this as your part time job,which just requires an hour or so to complete the evaluation.

P.S: A brief description on how to go about the process would also be sent to your address with the funds for future references.

The funds to shop at Wal-mart stores and to complete the Western Union survey would be provided by us.We feel you are dedicated and request you to fill in the following information below and send us back.

First-Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Country:

Phone-Number:

Best,

Team Recruitments

May. 15, 2018 at 2:56 PM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: request-info02@digicelsamoa.com <request-info02@digicelsamoa.com>

Sent: Monday, May 14, 2018 5:17:31 AM

To: cs.access@gmx.com

Cc: request-info02@digicelsamoa.com

Subject: MS-INFORMATION NETWORK

dear,candidate

We are a company engaged in the mystery shopper field. Currently we are in desperate need of a secret team to evaluate the service at our branches.

Someone has recommended you as a candidate for a secret team of our company. We offer more income for you.

If you are interested, we will negotiate the time and place of work. This work is part time, can be done outside of your working hours.

Payment can range US $400 per assignment, at least 2 assignments a week will be assigned

Please reply to this email with your complete details. Please include the address and definitely PO. BOX., As well as include Mobile Phone and Home Phone Number.

DETAIL INFORMATION

-First Name:

-Last Name:

-Email:

-Street :

-City:

-State :

-ZIP Code:

-Phone:

-Gender:

-Birth Year :

Your response would be greatly appreciated,Thanks.

NOTE* does not apply to anyone who has received similar messages before. This job applies only to usa citizens

Best Regards,

Mr.David Muller

MS-Evaluator Manager

Apr. 4, 2018 at 12:30 PM by info

Here is another scam:

"Subject: National Shopping Services Network"

From: 1286vettr@cs.southplainscollege.edu

Date: Wed 4/4/2018, 9:29 AM

National Shopping Services Network

*Description-Jobs-

1. You will be assigned to visit a shop.

2. You need to pretend to be a normal potential "customer" who is looking for a particular service or product.

3. You will then finish an online questionnaire to share with us your customer experience.

*Requirement-

1. 18 Years old or above.

2. Can read and write English.

3. Can speak local language well.

4. No experience needed Like Shopping.

*Job-pays-

1. Most of the time you will only need to spend 1 hours on the visit.

2. You will get $500 for each assignment.

Give me your information for register ;

1. Name :

2. Your Address :

3. Citys / States / Countrys :

4. Zip Codes :

5. Phone :

6. Gender :

7. O.c.c.u.p.a.t.i.o.n :

8. Ages :

Your response would be greatly Appreciated

Kind regards,

Raffaele Spano

Unfortunately, we can only take on a limited number of applicants, so not everyone will be accepted.

If you are accepted, congratulations and welcome to our company.

MysteryShopping Online

Nov. 17, 2017 at 7:32 PM by an anonymous user from: New York, United States

I have been contacted by these scammers and would like to know to whom do I need to report this. They have sent me instructions and a check. The check is on a bank in New York...do I need to contact the bank so they know what's going on...I know the check is not legitimate. Do I contact the postal service...that's how the letter and check were delivered?

Nov. 17, 2017 at 8:25 PM by info

Report it to the police.

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