Bank customers warned over ‘mystery shopper’ scam

BANK customers have been urged to take precautions against a major internet scam after at least two dozen individuals were tricked into handing over thousands of euro in a fake “mystery shopper ” business deal.

Bank customers warned over ‘mystery shopper’ scam

In recent weeks individuals in Cork, Kerry, Dublin and other parts of the country have responded to a number of advertisements which appeared in provincial and national newspapers.

The adverts began in early June and claimed to be seeking people who wanted to become mystery shoppers – individuals who report back to managers on the customer support quality at their firms – for companies supposedly including the Western Union money transaction firm.

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