GfK Mystery Shopping has issued a warning to be on the lookout for a mystery shopper scam making the rounds. Here are 12 warning signs to look out for. [Earthtimes.org]
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While informing people about this scam is always good, this is hardly news. These scams operate almost constantly. It’s been going on for years, and there’s no end in sight. The article doesn’t really say if a new group is doing it, if there’s a new method, or really anything new at all.