It has recently come to our attention that false documentation regarding a “Mystery Shopper” or “Store Evaluator” program is being circulated under the MarketCast brand and well-known retailers to consumers across the U.S.
This is a consumer scam. Do not respond to any request that you receive through the postal service, email or via phone from anyone claiming to be from MarketCast asking you to participate in a store evaluator, mystery shopper or similar program.
Please know that MarketCast would never ask for funds to be exchanged, including purchasing gift cards, to participate in any consumer survey.
We are appalled that someone is using our name and brand for these purposes. Unfortunately, this is one of many similar fake offers being circulated at this time. In fact, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published an article warning consumers about this very issue: ‘Fake offers for secret shopper jobs.’ At the end of this article, there is a link to notify the FTC if you receive a similar proposition.
Team MarketCast