Got the same email too and am replying to them. Unfortunately I DID deposit their recent check just two days ago!
kittybratt Wrote:
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> I JUST RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING EMAIL FROM NATIONAL
> SHOPPING SERVICE. I AM REALLY GLAD THAT I DID NOT
> DEPOSIT THEIR CHECK. I HAVE BEEN TOO BUSY TO GO
> TO THE BANK AND WAS PLANNING TO DEPOSIT THE CHECK
> TOMORROW.
>
>
> We are reaching out to you today to inform you of
> a very serious matter we are currently facing. We
> were notified in the recent days of fraudulent
> checks that are surfacing throughout the US.
> Unfortunately, these checks are being processed
> through the same account we pay you, our valued
> shoppers, through. We take this situation very
> seriously and are working closely with law
> enforcement to ensure this matter is handled
> immediately.
>
> To protect ourselves and our shoppers, we must put
> a stop to all transactions immediately. Our
> records show you have a February shopper check
> that has not yet been deposited or cashed. PLEASE
> DESTROY any and all National Shopping Service
> checks you have in your possession. We will be
> issuing you a new check right away which should
> arrive within the next 7 to 14 business days. If
> you have any further questions, please do not
> hesitate to contact us via email
>
payments@nationalshoppingservice.com or phone
> (800-800-2704). If you call, please reference
> February Shopper Check Inquiry.
>
> Please reply to this message if you would like to
> bypass a scheduled automated copy of this message
> that will be sent to the phone number we have on
> your shopper profile. By replying to this email,
> it will help us confirm that all affected shoppers
> have been notified and help get the replacement
> checks processed faster.
>
> National Shopping Service appreciates your
> understanding and patience during this unfortunate
> situation. We apologize for any inconvenience this
> may have caused you and we want to assure you that
> we are taking proactive measures to ensure this
> does not happen again.