Optimum Consult Secret Shopper Reports & Reviews

Optimum Consult Secret Shopper Reports & Reviews (16)

• May 02, 2023

Hey Guys, I received the a text stating that I was picked to be a secret shopper. I received another text confirming for a Survey Agent Job with Optimum Consult Inc. I received the package in the mail with instructions and a check for $2450 to be deposited in my bank account to purchase $2000 worth of Nordstrom Gift Cards. Once I made the deposit and purchased the gift cards I was to email and text them a picture of the deposit slip and the numbers from the gift cards and I would be paid up to $450. I kinda felt suspicious but I went ahead and deposited the check; however, my bank put a three day hold on the check. I texted the person who was texting me to let them know what was going on and they wanted me to go ahead and purchase the gift cards and I would be reimbursed when the check cleared Thursday. I told them that I could not do that. They went on to tell me that I needed to make an attempt to purchase the cards now because foster home was in need. At this point I felt harassed so I did not respond to any more of their texts. After reading all of the previous post I contacted my bank to let them know that I felt the check for $2450 was a scam and to keep the hold and not release the funds. They have been texting my all morning asking will I be able to purchase the cards today. I am not responding at all.

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Optimum Consult scam

I also received a text recently about a secert shoppers job. I guess I was foolish to think it might be real but I gave them my name and address to send me the information. Like other people reported I was sent a cashiers check for $2450.00 and was to deposited it my bank. If I did this within 24 hrs I would receive a $150.00 bonus along with the $300.00 I would earn . Like other people reported I would have to go in a store and purchase $2000.00 worth of gift cards and then scratch off the backs where the pin codes where and send them a picture back of each card. When I read the part about the gift cards I had a bad feeling it was scam since I heard alot about this type of stuff happening when I was working at a retail store before I retired. So I going to rip the check up and when they try to contact me again I have some choice words for them.

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Optimum Consult

I received a text message indicating that Optimum Consult who was in contract with Kroeger and they were looking for secret shoppers to carry out surveys. To apply, they requested a form through docs.google name, address, phone number, current occupation and asked how I found out about them. I completed the information since it didn’t ask for any other personal information. I then checked the company on google with the words complaint and reviews only to find out that I should not proceed as they have been listed as a scam. I know now that any other communications from this company will be avoided and I will not accept anything from them. I am posting this so that others will be enlightened about this and hopefully not fall for this scam.

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Definitely a scam

I was contacted by an email address with my college's domain about the secret shopper opportunity and I filled out the form. They sent me a $2450 check in the mail with instructions saying to buy 2 $1000 gift cards. My gut feeling was that it was a scam because who on earth would send that much money with instructions and no way to guarantee I won't just run with the money. The instructions said to do it within 24 hours too. Likely because they want you to spend the money and send them the gift cards before the check is flagged by your bank.

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SCAMMMM

Received this letter in the mail with a large check and immediately did not get a good feeling. I ALSO got this job offer via college email so therefore thought it was legit! Got a text from a random number again saying ‘I received a notification that you got your packet please kindly confirm’ Started googling ‘scam’ with the company name and that led me here. I texted the guy a picture of the voided check and blocked the number. Weird

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Same as everyone else

I saw a mystery shopper opportunity on my college web board and decided to apply. I received a text from “David Neuendorf” from Optimum Consult Inc saying I was chosen for the opportunity and would be receiving a package with details for my first assignment. I received it yesterday and as soon as I saw it I knew it was most likely a scam. There was a cashier’s check worth close to $3k and a white page with instructions to cash it out then buy gift cards with the funds. I would receive extra bonuses for completing everything within 24 hours of receiving the package. I was taught about scams like this as a customer service worker dealing with money transfers and money orders, etc; so I immediately ripped up the check and blocked the phone number.

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Scam

Got sent a cashier's check for almost $2,000. Was told to cash it. Send a picture of my bank account verifying that I cashed it. Go buy gift cards, then send pictures of the gift cards. I thought it was weird, so I never did anything with the check. My first messages were from Mike Gibson, then I started to receive messages from Michelle Hopkins.

After I told them both how I thought it was a scam, and that I didn't want to do it. I would send the check back or void it out. I recieved threatening text messages saying how I was going to face severe consequences from the company and police. So, I googled the company, found this. Took screen shots, sent them to both of em. And, told him, guess I'll be going to police today. Haven't heard anything back from them as of now ??‍♀️

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Mystery Shopper send through college email.

Like many of you, I received an email though my college which I believe was valid career/job ads. Weeks later I get a text message from 305.791.7951 a Mr. James Cole. The way the messages sounded I felt as if I was being rushed to respond or self I would not be able to have this "opportunity". I was asked if I got the email "MEMO/INSTRUCTION for the survey in my email". I believe I did as the other day I got one for my school. But after verifying with him it was not, he told me to "Send a mail to my personal email: ([email protected])". At the time I was not home and unable to take the time so I agreed to work on it later on. Once back home I saw an email sent to my person email, which I found odd as I placed my school email believing it was school related. I noticed that nothing about this email nor his picture looked business professional, so I read the letter and biggest red flag, "Your survey packet should contain a certified check $1950. This cover all expenditures including evaluation, transport and your compensation of $300.00... * Submit a report immediately your survey is completed.
* Scratch each of the gift cards purchased depending on the one your coordinator has
instructed you to buy
* Kindly take the front picture of the Gift Cards showing the codes on it clearly. Make
sure the 4 angles of the card is showing also with the codes on it. Send to via email to ([email protected])".

After reading the letter, I had a gut wrenching feeling this was a scam and I had sent it to a few friends and family members believing it was valid due to coming from my college email, and believing that If it was sent through our departments than it must clear.

I looked up the company name and saw nothing but SCAM all over no matter how I looked it up and also found this site were a lot of what you all have shared matches up.
I than went back to my school email to check which department it came from, only to see that it was not linked to any department and in fact the "to" area was sending back to the same person who sent the email in the first place, my name was not listed any where on that email nor a the normal list saying going out to all students.

I called my campus Police who told me to call our locate sheriffs department, I was advice since I have not send nor received any money at this time to block the phone number and email address and only if they begin to send harassment messages or calls to reach back out for see for more serious actions.

They are really getting clover out there. I pray you all stay safe.

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Definitely a scam

Same story as everyone above. Optimum Consult is NO GOOD. Heritage Ridge Investments is aware of the scam now and the police are involved.

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Definitely a scam and honestly not a very good one

I’ve heard about secret shoppers so
I knew they existed but I wasn’t sure how the whole process worked so I accepted the chance. Seemed pretty simple until I got a 2450 dollar check
I’m the mail with the directions of depositing the check and buying eBay cards within 24 hrs. No. 1 who in their right mind sends a total stranger a check in that amount assuming they would follow the directions. Then wanted me to buy eBay gift cards before the check cleared and send them
The card number lol. No thanks I will
Not be moving forward. NOT TOOOODAY!

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Thank you for your complaint; I had tried to look this company up in the Better Business Bureau and could nit find anything. I was sent the same info. as you, but something was just too unsettling. I knew something was.off when the packet didn't come with W2 info. A proper application etc.

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November 22, 2021, I received a message in LinkedIn from Furise Shah but at the letter a person named Glenn introduced his name and telling that they are hiring qualified employees. After redirecting me to a google docs and fill out a form under Optimum Consults Inc. as a Mystery Shopper of Kroger, a certain Stephanie Mcguinnes sent me an email after 3 days confirming that I am on the short list to be a mystery shopper and asking for my available days and time to do my first assignment, so I respond. After 6 days, I received a text message from (332) 333-1517 confirming if I received the message and informing that I will be receiving a check to fund the assignment and instructions to do the assignment. So, I confirmed. Today, December 3rd, 2021 I received a mail from USPS from a person name CLAY JONES from 730 E 7th St, Vidalia GA 30474-5318. I opened the mail and found a white paper with the instructions what to do and a check from a credit union in California with the amount $1,950. Upon seeing the paper and the check, I am really confused. Who the h*** would send me a freaking $1,950 in a mail without making sure if I would really deposit it and use it on that [censored]G assignment? And who the h*** would contact you directly without you sending an application nor you having an interview from a real employer? And what scares me more is they want me to do it within 24 hours and take a picture of every ebay gift cards in total of $1500 and that will be send to an unknown number and via unknown email account? Then at the bottom of the what they called Evaluation Tool paper the costumer service contact representative named after an ANDREW BECK. So, who to believe now out of the 4 persons who contacted me? I did a research from the address, email, numbers, names and company's legitimacy and end up writing here the unforgettable experience and lesson that I learned from this situation. Everyone might need more jobs to survive but always have the room for the doubt for you to check the legitimacy of every opportunity we met along the way. I may be wasting my time for these but at least I learn a lesson that I will carry and apply for the rest of my life.

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I feel stupid now but when I saw the listing on LinkedIn I thought it was legit (I have a family friend that used to be a secret shopper for a LEGIT company) and so I jumped on the opportunity. It was a very simple online form that I filled out and sent off, but then I forgot about it. They didn't send me any follow up messages saying like "Hey, can we have an interview?" or double checking if I still wanted the job (it had been weeks). I got sent a form much like the other victims on this site, telling me I'd get a little extra if I finish it in the first 24 hours of deposit. I had to buy 1,500$ worth of Ebay gift cards from several stores. After I did everything I got an angry text from some chick named Mrs. Kelly Hutchens with the phone number (503)512-9988. She was all pissed and when I asked who she was and stuff. She said that she worked for Optimum Consult Inc . . . the only problem was that the company I 'worked' for was called MarketForce. She Wanted information, but I didn't give it to her, and she stopped texting me. At this point I knew I had been scammed but couldn't do anything about it; I had already sent everything off and was a sitting duck. So, yeah, my bank called and confirmed that the check was fraudulent and now I'm out 1,500$ for being an [censored]. The text number I had to send the surveys to is (972)891-9356. The email is [email protected]

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I too just signed up and received a $1900 check and if I deposit the check within 24 hrs I would get an extra $100, so now $400 and purchase Apple gift cards totally $1600 or $1500 if I got the extra $100. I decided to look into this company since the paperwork that came with the check appears to have been a photocopy copied multiple times and is NOT professional looking. I am so glad that I looked into them and I will be sending the check back in tiny pieces. The number on the paperwork is (615)281-9567 email is [email protected]. Jennifer cook is the CS contact.

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I got an email from a women from my college. I opened it and filled it out. It happened to be a Secret Shopper job. I received the package and was told to text the number on the paper and was to give my full name. He wanted me to deposit the check of what I kinda remember was $2,460. He then wanted me to purchase money orders. I obviously didn't do that, then he just kept texting me. So I just ripped up the check. Im so glad I didn't deposit it.

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- Cleveland, OH, USA

Scammer's phone 9042573389
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location OH 44108, USA
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I believe I filled out an application I saw in the want ads on Indeed. I received a check in the mail for $1900. Company name Optimum Consult Secret Shopper. I was to deposit the check. Keep $300 for my time as a secret shopper. They will give $400 if I deposit right away. The remainder was to purchase eBay gift cards. for $500. Contact them by text or e mail them. Provide information off the back panel and reveal the code. Send a clear picture of the code. Andrew Beck Customer Service contact. Their text number is 904-257-3369. It looks weird and suspicious. I did not deposit the check. The return address on the mailing is Charlotte Argyle 4915 Alvin Dark Ave. Baton Rouge LA 70820

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