OKC Police Warn Of 'Secret Shopper' Scam

<p>Police are warning the public of a “secret shopper” scam making the rounds this holiday season.</p>

Tuesday, December 5th 2017, 12:05 pm

By: News 9

OKC Police Warn Of 'Secret Shopper' Scam

Police are warning the public of a “secret shopper” scam making the rounds this holiday season.

Authorities say the scammers target individuals with an offer to become a secret shopper. The scammer sends the victim a package with fake check totaling hundreds of dollars, and instructions on what to do with the money.

According to those instructions, the victim was to deduct a few hundred for their commission, spend a few hundred on their “secret shopper items” and send the rest back to the scammer via Moneygram, authorities say.

After a few days, the victim’s bank would turn the bogus check and, in some instances, freeze the account.

Police warn the public to stay vigilant and if you come across a scam like this, if it seems like it’s too good to be true, it probably is.

Oklahoma City Police Department

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Police are warning the public of a “secret shopper” scam making the rounds this holiday season.

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