Focus Plus Shoppers Group - Mystery Shopper i was sent a letter, form and check for $4251.00 for evaluating services. I was to wire $3500.00 to Houston, Texas. I called the bamk on which the check was drawn and was told it was a scam. I lost no money but am very angry and thought others should know about this Dallas Texas

I am writing this in hopes that no one will get scammed or at least try to prevent others from getting scammed.I was sent in the mail a letter, form and check for $4251.00. I called and talked to my assignment cooridinator Jessica Ferguson, ( her name was on the letter) and she told me to deposit the check, wait for it to clear and then spend $200.00 at Walmart (and I got to keep all I bought), fill out the form I was sent and fax all receipts, the form and acceptance letter to her.

I was also to go to western Union and wire to a man in Houston Texas the sum of $3500.00 and again fax the receipt, form and acceptance letter to her. I decided to investigate a bit further and look up the company online. I did find a "Focus Plus" company which dealt with customer service but I still was not satisfied. I decided to call First State Bank in Hemphill, Texas (the bank on the check). The name on the check is "DeMontrond Automotive Group, Inc. I told the bank I needed to get clearance on a check and the minute I mentioned the DeMontrond name I was transferred and was told it weas a scam. I reported it to the FTC (Federal Trades Commission) as the person at the bak told me to do. Thank heavens I was skeptical and decided to call the bank. I hope someone may read this and spreead the news so no one loses anything.

Jean
oregon, Ohio
U.S.A.