Forward Business LLC SCI; Mystery Shopping Providers Association I got an email saying they got my info fom CareerBuilders. I've been applying on line, so I missed the initial clues that I was being scammed. Internet

Yes, tear the checks up and toss them. Please report this scam to this government agency:

http://www.ftc.gov/reports/index.htm

...Rip them up and toss them in the trash. As long as you do not deposit them, you are safe from that part of the scam. What would happen if you did deposit it is most banks will clear the funds in a day. Now you send the scammers what they requested, and spend against it. When the fake check comes back ..which it will every time in days or weeks, you are responsible for anything spent against it, and all fees that result. So, you lose, the banks gets fees, and the scammers got away clean and clear with whatever you wired them,..that is how it works.

IF they have critical bank and personal info..it is possible they can sell it, or use it for identity fraud. They may not, but is it worth the risk?

You might want to call the bank from whatever info you gave them and have the account number changed as a safe guard.

I also received the same email and had the same concerns.  Thank you for taking the time to file your report, you saved me much grief I'm sure!  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 

I hope this helps others. This is the exact e-mail that I responded to earlier this evening. There is no need to describe the scenario because it is the very same as described in this post by the others. Please be aware of this scam and do not trust this company with any personal information!

Dear, xxxxxxxxxxx

JOB OFFER

Our company is happy to put forward you the position of Secret Shopper in Forward Bsiness LLC after finding on your CV at CareerBuilder online. Our HR department did its best to examine your CV and remained to be pleased. We trust that your experience will be among our most valuable assets.

Necessary Criteria for being employed:

1. Age: older than 27
   
   
   
2. Internet access
   
   
   
3. 3-5 hours of free time every day for carrying out your professional assignments
   
   
   
4. Certtificate of no criminal record
   
   

Job Benefits:


As it goes, Secret Shopper is an ideal way for customers to earn revenue in the process of providing feedback, making comments, making of, commenting out to organization. This is a real potential for you to get to the top of the career delighting in things you like above all. For instance, one may enjoy meal in restaurant or purchase things in online stores reveling in life and assisting firm at the same time.

Remuneration:


Your month earned income may amount to $1,500-2,000.

Time Limitation of the Position:


On account of the great amount of entrants for this position, this capacity is time-bound. So, it is strongly recommended for you to give us the necessary information about yourself ASAP.

To become the employee of our organization:

1. Please go to our site: Light Business LLC
   
   
   
2. Register yoursel
   
   
   
3. Download, read take a close look at thoroughly a contract and sign it on a compulsory basis.
   
   In Accepting this form, you certify that your work will be on at-will basis and waive any claims against Forward Bsiness LLC and its staff.
   
   

About Light Business LLC:


Our business is drawn in work with other organizations to improve capacity on an international scale by applying anonymous resources. We deal alongside with over 300 entities internationally. Our main work includes market search and cooperation with merchandising firms, private investigation companies, training organizations and other establishments that are involved in Ghost Shopping services. Our member establishments cooperate with their consumers in order to establish the system of improving level of offices.

Regards Truly

 Thank you for detailed explanation on Forward Business LLC. Gosh...you know what...I just received same email yesterday and just sent in the fax with all my personal info (including name of my bank Bank and my DOB) just an hour ago...

After I faxed the contract to them, I tried calling them to verify whether they have received faxed documentation, but the phone number they listed in the contract was not valid. My verizon recorded voice says 'please check the number and try again'. Red flag.....I googled the company and this was how I got here.....If I just googled the company before I sent my personal info......!!!

I am just curious of one thing. It seems like that I will be receiving 2 fake checks within a couple of days. Is there anything that they can scam me with, if I do not deposit that fake bank and let them know my detailed bank information?(after it bounces).

I am just worried about submitting my personal info(Name of the Bank - ofcourse, without my A/C number, and my date of birth). Is there any thing they can scam me with these information??

I consider myself as an educated person, and I can't believe that I got scammed by their simple and idiotic scheme.... 

Good thing is that I got to read your report on Forward Business before I received the fake checks.

Thanks!!

Dear Consumer:

   I want to thank you for taking the time to complete this report and share this incident.  Today, I was also contacted via email by the same Company, "Forward Bsiness LLC" and noticed the same minor typos and opening remark of seeing my resume on Careerbuilder.  My first thought was to conduct some company research and as soon as I put into Google's search engine the Company name - secret shopper there was this report among many other comments referencing this as a scam. Beware to all this appears not to be a legitament job opportunity. Thanks

CJ