Is this place legit? "associate market research plc"?

i got this letter.. contained a check for a very large amount and it says it's for this program to do secret shopping %26amp; a couple other things.. no fees are required of me, which is usually what's required in scams.. the place is called AMRS INC. or associate market research inc.. it seriously looks legit. it encloses an app to have me fill out and give to them.. no personal info. is asked except address, phone number, company name, and my supervisor's name.. and then there's another app. for me to fill out about the secret shopping. not a THING is asked of me money wise or bank account wise.. has anyone heard of this place? i can't find any info. on it.. i'm afraid to call the # on my cell, so i'm going to do it from a pay phone tomorrow..

Is this place legit? "associate market research plc"?
This is a scam. I investigate fraud for a living and have investigated several of these. The letter was most likely mailed out of Canada. The check is counterfeit and they use several different bank names although if you contact the issuing bank they will tell you this is a fraud. If you cash the check be prepared to pay the fees for the check being returned. The scam is to get you to cash the check which will take 7 to 10 days to process. It will go through initially and then be returned. By that time you have already wired the funds via money gram or western union and the funds then have been sent out of the country. You are then stuck with the debt. Run away from this scam ASAP!!!!! If you are ever in doubt about these things call the BBB. also check out this website it is related. http://www.occ.treas.gov/ftp/alert/2008-...
Reply:I am glad this post is here. I just received one of these checks in the mail. I did notice the stamp was from Canada before I came online. I wondered why the check was from a bank in PA, yet the money gram was to be wired to New York.


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Reply:Go for it up to the point they ask you for bank info, credit card info or money. Then tell them you don't have any.





If you really are able to cash it at a bank use it to open an account just for that purpose, but leave it with minimum amount of money to keep it open so that if they say the only way you can continue is by giving them a bank account number. And then use the account only for that if you go through with it. If you don't you can still use it for on-line shopping and any time you don't want to give out your regular bank acct. #





I am surprised if the check doesn't say non negotiable and only to be used through their company toward their program.





Here is what I found


http://www.amrsonline.com.au/MarketingTi...





http://www.google.com/search?hl=en%26amp;q=amr...





Don't fall into the This sounds so good I have to do it and fall into a scam trap where you end up volunteering info you know you shouldn't
Reply:I think this the similar scams in Hong Kong marketing strategy. They initially offered you something seemed alright and without cost you anything. Never give out your bank account number, your working place and, never give your credit number to any marketing Inc., they will take your money without your consent.