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Warning: Potential Scam
Targeting
Mystery Shoppers and Mystery Shopping Providers
BestMark, Inc has recently been made aware that there are a number of individuals using our name
and/or trademarked logo in the process of a scam involving "mystery shopping opportunities" that
would require you to cash a check and complete a wire money transfer. BestMark, Inc does not provide
mystery shopping services to any of our clients that would require you to cash a check that we send
you and then transfer funds as part of the assignment. It is our understanding that these individuals
are providing bad checks in the hopes that you will deposit them into your bank account and transfer a
portion of the check amount back to them as part of a mystery shop. The check will not clear and if
you've already transferred funds, you will be responsible for the amount of the bounced check.
BestMark, Inc has been in contact with local, state, and federal law enforcement to report any incidents
that we've been made aware of and ask that if you are contacted by anyone you feel may be illegally
representing themselves as a representative of BestMark, Inc, that you contact us at 952-922-2205. We
would also encourage you to contact your local authorities, the FBI, and the Federal Trade Commission
to report any potential fraud.
BestMark, Inc has been an established mystery shopping provider since 1986 and are proud to partner with
leading companies from small and mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies. We take our commitment
to our clients and shoppers very seriously and are working diligently to maintain the stellar reputation
that we've earned in our industry.
As a BestMark shopper you will only be contacted regarding upcoming assignments by phone or by email from
an employee using an @bestmark.com email address. Additionally, you will always be able to reach someone
at our offices during regular business hours if you need to verify that an opportunity you may be unsure
of, is legitimate.
We would also urge you to visit the Mystery Shopping Providers Association website for more information
and helpful tips on becoming a shopper, reputable mystery shopping companies, as well as more information
on current scams in our industry. You'll find the MSPA at www.mysteryshop.org
Remember, never pay to apply to become a shopper; legitimate mystery shopping providers will not charge you
to apply or to become part of their mystery shopping workforce!
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