Western Union email. Pass or fail?

I got this today. It really look legit, except for the $150 part.

I googled the company name and it seems to be legit, too. So if it's spam, and I suspect it is, it's better than the average fishing hunt.

Anybody have any thoughts on this one?

"You have been invited to participate in our Business Evaluation Survey for Western Union !!!!
$150 per survey

FGI Research assigns over 150,000 in-store surveys each year and has provided business evaluation services for over 15 years. It is free to sign up and we are always looking for enthusiastic new shoppers.

Through our business evaluation surveys, FGI Research delivers an accurate picture of the customer experience, using on-profile people in real situations to report on their interaction. Apply to join our panel and get paid to shop, enjoy leisure activities, or have your say on customer service standards.

If you would like to be considered for assignments, please fill out the Application below:

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Names:
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone Number :
Mobile Phone Number:
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Thank You,

FGI Research
FGI Research 2002-2013 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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I'd assume it's a scam.

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It is a surprisingly well written scam.

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....though it asks for the usual scam info, and nothing about your experience, like real MSCs would.

It also asked for "NAMES:" and I'm guessing the return address is not @ FGIresearch.com, which the company would use. FGI does not even appear to use shoppers or have a link to sign up.

Good catch, Steve. That one went right past me.

There ARE some well-paying WU shops but they are on the boards, you have to be Hispanic, and they have you try to send something illegally, to see if the clerk is willing to do it.

But I can't imagine them soliciting like that.

The thing I always want to know is -- how did they get my email address? I have 15 email addresses. If I get a shopping email to my shopping address I will think it may be legitimate. If I get a shopping email to my "online buying" address, I'm going to assume it's a spammy scammer.

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Total scam. It does not have legitimate contact info. There should be a web site for the research company that lists an address and phone number, and the research company should be listed on mysteryshopforum.com or a similar site.

Also, I have not seen any legitimate emails where they specifically tell you to list personal information in the email itself. Usually you have to go to their web site to sign up.

Finally, for $150, the job should have more requirements.

Here's your answer, compliments of Google:

[www.welivesecurity.com]

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