Comments on: MoneyGram to Repay $18 Million to Victims of Mystery Shopper Scam and Other Scams

By: Cathy Stucker

Cathy Stucker — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:34:09 +0000

The FTC says that the funds are to repay victims, but I haven’t heard of anyone getting any cash. So do the math…I suspect the government is pocketing the cash.

By: sharon bass

sharon bass — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:28:28 +0000

I believe the $18 million to repay victims is just a “to make us feel better” scam. I will be repaying my bank $5700 over the next three years.

By: david murphy

david murphy — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:36:14 +0000

has anybody got any money back from this its been almost 2 years and i havnt heard anything from anybody about the lawsuit or any repayment!!!

By: Cathy Stucker

Cathy Stucker — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:17:32 +0000

Call the number listed at the end of the article to find out about filing a claim.

By: david murphy

david murphy — Sun, 30 May 2010 16:57:01 +0000

i got scammed like this. Am i able to file claim on the 18 million dollar lawsuit thing?

By: Angelique Mitchell

Angelique Mitchell — Tue, 04 May 2010 10:56:23 +0000

I have joined the ranks of scam vigilantes. Better known as SCAM BAITERS. This is my way of fighting back after almost being duped in a fake MYSTERY SHOPPING SCAM. I can tell you these scammers are GREEDY, HEARTLESS, And EVIL. They care absolutely nothing about you other than using you to send them money. ALL THEY DO IS LIE LIE AND LIE NEVER BELIEVE A WORD THEY SAY. I get so much pleasure in having them waste time and money sending me FAKE CHECKS I then report the information to authorities and the company they are using. Its the most I can do. THEY DESERVE TO BE TORTURED.

By: osama williams

osama williams — Sat, 01 May 2010 19:27:38 +0000

Hello! I just read to email about this type of scam. Well I found out first hand and now I owe —– —— union $5,000! Needless to say I was stunned it all seemed legit considering I deposited the check and they held it for 14 days and said it was good. Only to find out after I wired the money that it was a scam! This entire process took more than a month to evolve so I was at a loss as to how the credit union didn’t know until after all was said and done! I am still paying for that mistake and it will take me more than 2 years to repay! These types of scammers are some evil S O B’s and they all need to be punished severely!

By: Cathy Stucker

Cathy Stucker — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:07:11 +0000

Do not withdraw any of the money from your account, and do not have further contact with the scammers. IMMEDIATELY notify your bank that you were the victim of a scam and the checks you deposited were forgeries. You letting them know is better than waiting for them to find out when the checks bounce. You may also wish to notify the police, but I would start with the bank.

I’m glad you caught this before you sent money anywhere.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:57:55 +0000

I just recieved money orders in the mail and I deposited them in my account. I just now recieved an email from a mystery shopping site asking me to send part of the money through money order. I now realize that it is a scam and will not send the money but who should i report this to the bank or the police? Am I going to get in trouble due to this?

By: lady jae

lady jae — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:23:41 +0000

this is very interesting..the threats you receive from the person (scammer) sending the check. well you live and learn something new and beneficial. thank God for wisdom and this website full of information.