If you didn't do any work for them and the check is for a sizeable amount (usually) and they want you to deposit it and buy gift cards or money orders or something else and keep some for yourself, this is a classic scam. The check will take a few days to bounce, and your bank will want all of the money back. If you got this via USOS, report it to the US Postal Inspector. You will be one of the thousands to do so.
Edited to add: If they gave you a phone number to call with any questions, that number is likely to be part of the scam. They will tell you it is fine. Call the mystery shopping company directly, or go to their website directly, not from a link you might have been sent as part of the scam.
@Dogmom1980 wrote:
I have been looking up information online about a check they want me to deposit into my banks mobile app, just to be extra safe i think ill call in the morning to put my mind at ease, I'm just confused as to why they would want me to deposit a check when i haven't doine any work or received any instructions on the job for that matter.
Shopping Southeast Pennsylvania, Delaware above the canal, and South Jersey since 2008
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/12/2023 02:45AM by myst4au.