This one spoofs a real Mystery Shopping company called JM Ridgway. Don't be fooled by the version reported to us--they use the real company's name, but they don't include the Web site or use a corporate email address. That's because they want to misappropriate the candidates and use you to commit money transfer fraud without ever knowing the real site exists. The corporate email is important too: lack of one is always a dead giveaway. If you look at the headers you'll see they forged them to make it look like the offer came from someone at secretshoppers.net, when in fact it came from an IP in Australia.

Notice how they mention "as seen on ABC, NBC, etc." They're using the real company's reputation to fool you. They go on by naming all these organizations who use the service. This is all an effort to misdirect you. They will probably ask you to evaluate money transfer services by transfering some money they send to you (probably by check, which you'll have to deposit and pull out of your account...and which will later bounce).

The real company has already posted an alert on their site about the fraudulent offers, so we hope you'll do yourself a favor if you're really interested in mystery shopping and visit the real site directly. It's www.jmridgway.com. We don't recommend this type of a job though if you really need to feed the family, because real mystery shopper jobs don't pay a ton of money.

Message text:
Ridgway Shopper

Ridgway Shopper® is accepting applications for qualified
individuals to become mystery shoppers. It's fun and rewarding, and you choose
when and where you want to shop. You are never obligated to accept an
assignment. There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need previous
experience. After you sign up, you will have access to training materials via
e-mail, fax or postal mail.

ABOUT US.

Ridgway Shopper® is the premier mystery shopping company, serving clients across
America and Canada with over 500,000 shoppers available and ready to help
businesses better serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest
internet and communication technologies coupled with over 16 years of know-how
means working with Ridgway Shopper® is a satisfying and rewarding experience.
Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A. TIMES.

Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Wal-Mart, Pizza Hut,
Money Gram and Bank. One amongst many others pay for Secret Shoppers to shop in
their establishments and report their experiences.  Ridgway Shopper® will
NEVER charge fees to be a shopper. Training, tips for improvement, and shopping
opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers.

Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a
particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both.
Ridgway Shopper® has  immediate assignment and inspection of the customer
service of any of above listed organizations  in your area. You are to shop
secretly with the fund that we provide. During this shop you will visit the
location and make several observations as regards the customer service.  We
are paying $300.00/ Assignment

Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly
with the assignment:

Full Names:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
Age:
Current Occupation:

AVAILABILITY:

Monday .............................................
Tuesday .............................................
Wednesday .............................................
Thursday .............................................
Friday .............................................
Saturday .............................................

Hours Available: from _______ to ______

Sincerely,
Stanley Samson
Ridgway Shopper®

Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in and
transmitted with this communication is strictly confidential, is intended only
for the use of the intended recipient, and is the property of Ridgway Shopper®

Copyright © 2008 Ridgway Shopper® All Rights Reserved

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