We would like to remind consumers about the fake check scams where the scammer claims to be an employee of a reputable mystery shopping company.  They ask the recipient to cash the check as part of a fake mystery shop assignment. 

In the past, consumers have received checks in the mail along with a letter on official-looking Confero letterhead.  These checks are fake.  Email communication may come from individuals who claim to work for Confero. The scam artists take the names of reputable companies in an attempt to fool unsuspecting consumers into cashing these fake checks. Always remember:

·         Confero does not send checks to shoppers as payment to shoppers.

·         Confero does not issue certified checks for shoppers to use during mystery shops.

·         Confero does not shop Western Union or Moneygram.

·         As the Fakecheck.org website states, “There is no legitimate reason why anyone would give you a check or money order and ask you to wire money in return.”

The scam artists sometimes pose as Confero schedulers.  The following names have been used recently by scammers: Diane Holley or Diana Holly, with an email address of hollydiana@gmx.com.  

This person is posing as an employee of Confero and asking people to wire money through Western Union. Please do not mistake this person as a Confero representative. She is not. Please do not fall for his scam.

It is inevitable that the scammers will continue to change names, so please remember, any check sent to you by anyone claiming to represent Confero is a scam. None of these persons work for Confero, Inc. These are made-up names used in official looking email messages or regular postal mail.

Persons interested in legitimate mystery shopping may visit the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA) website for information about ethical, legitimate mystery shopping companies. Confero is a member of the MSPA and accredited A+ by the Better Business Bureau. To register your interest to mystery shop for Confero, please visit the Shoppers’ Center tab above for complete details.

If you have fallen victim to this scam, or if you have been contacted by any of these scammers, please file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC also offers information about mystery shopping and the Mystery Shopping Providers Association at this link.