A scammer is fraudulently using the Confero name to attempt to trick consumers into providing personal information, cash fake checks and then send him funds. The scammer claims that he has a mystery shop assignment and asks for the person’s personal details in order to assign them the task. He asks for name and mailing address, then mails the consumer a fake check and letter (with the Confero logo on it). The fraudster goes by the fake name of James Mosley. Confero does not have an employee by this name and Confero never mails checks, asks shoppers to deposit checks or asks shoppers to send money to Confero.

James says that the mystery shop visit is for the purpose of evaluating a post office location. The letter asks the consumer to deposit the check and keep $700 as their “wages.”

Please do not fall for this scam. Shoppers who are interested in assignments may register to become a shopper at conferoinc.com, and Confero does not request personal information via email.

Please be aware of this scam and other scams by noting the following:
• Confero never sends checks to mystery shoppers, or payments in advance. Confero pays by PayPal only, and sends payment once the mystery shop assignment is completed. There is never a requirement for the shopper to send money to Confero.
• Look for typos like this one in the most recent scam: “The discrete shopper assignment you applied for.”
• Please do not respond or provide any personal information to a person who claims to be with Confero. Please do not text them. Do not provide your social security number or other identifying information.
• James’ letter asks the consumer to send a photo of the deposit slip they use. As always, please do not share any personal information including your bank account information.
• 201-730-5302 is the number listed for the fraudulent James Mosley. This phone number does not belong to a Confero employee. Please do not call or text him; he is not affiliated with Confero.

We thank the consumer who brought this to our attention, so that we can warn others of this scam.