QUALITATIVE MARKET RESEARCH

Qualitative Market Research Tony False Address, NO wed ID, Could not be located anywhere on internet, used 9/11 as reference New York, New York

31st of May, 2011 by User954000

I was sent a letter in the mail on 6-1-2011 stating that this particular company Qualitative Market Research was interested in me being a "mystery shopper".
I Immediatley became skeptic when I saw Western Union as the place of my first transaction, I then noticed that 3,700 dollars was a lot to entrust a person with. I noticed that the person i was supposed to send this money to was in Paris, France and his name OSSAI, Kelvin seemed odd. I decided right away that this was most likely a scam and then proceeded to contact the "coordinator" Tony Allen (name sound familiar?) when the "coordinator" picked up he did not speak very good english and seemed suprised I had called, He asked what was I having problems with and I began to drill him, asking him how he recieved my information and why would I need to send money to anyone Western Union??? He replied that due to 9/11 they we're seeing if Western Union would be asking for government ID's so funds would not be sent overseas for "improper" use. I asked him again why would that be the first thing I needed to do and he began to get impatient with me and I could hear what seemed like a voice in the background telling him to get off the phone in a non chanlant manner. I was offended that he would use 9/11 as an excuse and explained that my husband was military..immediatly he says" Well ma'am if you don't believe me then you just need to look us up, I will be here if you have anymore questions"
The check was a US BANK check for 3,700 and it was signed by a Vicki Halteman and the remitter being Dave Handcock.
I am hoping someone else reads this before they follow through with anything, please be careful!

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4870 days ago by Anonymous

yes, this is very true as i myself had received the same senarios only the check was $3, 500.. this is a big amount that anyone would consider taking it..the signatory for that check is also vicky halteman but the one signed at the letter is tammy williams and the person to contact is chris mark...please don't be fooled by this persons...beware...don't be used on money laundering...