Fraud Alert
Individuals in several states have recently reported to Prometric that they have been the target of a check fraud scheme involving fake checks purportedly issued by Prometric Inc. The fraudulent checks are accompanied by a letter issued by “Prometric Corporate Evaluation Strategies LLC” and request the candidate to participate in a paid consumer research program as a “Secret Shopper” at stores, restaurants and various business establishments.
The fraudsters request the candidate to complete a “Mystery Shopper Acceptance and Evaluation Form” and to call a designated number to release the “hold” on the enclosed fraudulent check so it can be deposited. Candidates are then instructed to immediately wire their own money for the costs associated with the first Secret Shopper assignment.
THESE CHECKS ARE NOT REAL AND ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE FOR MONEY.
Neither Prometric Inc. nor any of its affiliates have authorized or are involved in these activities, and Prometric has reported this incident to the local and federal authorities. Prometric has been made aware that this same check fraud scheme is being perpetrated claiming affiliation with other organizations, including the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General for the State of Maryland is also investigating. Please contact your local law enforcement authority regarding any solicitations of this type that you may have received.
