Ardent Service Inc - Survey Program Reports & Reviews

Ardent Service Inc - Survey Program Reports & Reviews (73)

I got a check from Ardent Services today. Same story. $2850. You deposit it, buy 5 $500 gift cards and receive $350. Obviously a scam. Not cashing.

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This company sent me a letter and a check for $2850.07.. I was suppose to deposit in my bank immediately and buy Amex Gift cards at Walmart, Walgreens,Target or Best Buy in the sum of $200 or $500.. $350 was for me.. however, I’m a retired Police Officer and something seemed off. 1st how did they get my information and why were the numbers texting me not set up for voicemail. They were rushing me to deposit in my account and do these surveys. Not happening and anyone who gets this in the mail need to call their local police department!

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I'm so embarrassed. I signed up for something similar so initially didn't think anything of it. As I was getting ready to send text, something stopped me, so I decided to research and found all of you replying. Now I'm on phone with my bank too let them know to cancel deposit and that this is fraudulent. I will be going to the police department today but don't know if they can do anything since I deposited check? I'll also file a claim.

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Received this text message on August 19: Having received your first Kroger assignment package. Proceed to deposit check at your bank. Upon availability of funds in your account, carry out your assignment as prescribed in the instructions letter and send a notification with survey report.
P.S. This message is sent from a number that is not monitored. Send all correspondence to (629) 444-3834. TEXT ONLY.

Didn’t think anything about it because I didn’t receive such an envelope (message was still in my box because I’m bad at deleting messages). On August 27, 2020 received an envelope marked Priority Mail tracking number 9405 5112 0088 1886 4350 31. I opened it and found a letter and a cashier’s check in the amount of $2,350.00. With the letter directing me to deposit it into my account and the funds would be available within 24 hrs and my compensation would $350. Hmmm really! I was to go and purchase AMEX Gift Cards in dominations of $200 or $500 totaling $2000. I was to capture image of front and back and send the images to [email protected] and keep the card for future assignments.

After reviewing the letter and the text something was red flagging me. After reviewing the check did some digging the date on the check was dated 8/14/2020. None of the signatures were signed all printed. Looked up Ngan Nguyan there are 2400+. Looked up Gayla Purycan doesn’t even exist. The other “required signature isn't even legible. The walmart 564 Landover Hills doesn’t have an address and the Bank woodForest National Bank is in Tx but there is not a phone number.

Hmmm really you think I’m so stupid to believe this is legit. Times are already hard and scary with Covid and people losing their jobs and trying to find legitimate work. I can’t believe these people are doing its already financially for some people and theses people are making it worse! Its really sad!

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I just received this check for 2,350.00 and I’m so stupid I deposited it and then something hit me and I started researching and found these post. I called my bank to try and stop the payment but they said you can’t stop it takes 5 days. The letter claims the company is Ardent Service Inc Survey. I called the bank but it was late I’ve been receiving text from +1 (423) 457-6207 the check has re Donald M. Wambari should have known better. It’s not legit now I have to wait didn’t make the purchase but still a stupid action because I deposited it.

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What happened after you deposited?

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Scammer's phone 2023846168
Scammer's website [email protected]
Country United States
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Initial means of contact Not applicable

I received an Envelope in my mailbox & inside is a letter, Ardent Service Inc Survey Program & my 1st Assignment Details. How I'm supposed to go to a nearby store (Target, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS) & purchase $2000 worth of Amex Gift Cards with the check enclosed in the amount of $2,380 (380.00 is mine to keep). I'm throwing it away.

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I recived a text for kroger research from ardent so I come here and as I suspected its a scam. This is the application form they linked me to.

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I received a check in the mail through the united states postal service priority mail from creshots llc for the amount of$2,453.61 I have signed up for different types of jobs being your own boss so I did as the letter said and the bank is holding the check for 10 days or. Till august 4th I dont know what to do now and I dont need any trouble at all do I call the police and make a report or what cause I'm on disability and cant afford to pay money I dont have please advise me what to do yhx

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I recieved a check in the mail today for 2300.06. 300.06 is mine to keep the rest is supposed to be used to buy amex gift cards.

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Priscilla Heidingsfield...
I received the same thing, my check was for $2,380.00. $380.00 was mine to keep, the rest is to be used on $2000 worth of Amex Gift Cards...must be a scam

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I just received an envelope with a letter regarding being a secret shopper and I should go to Target to purchase an EBay gift card. In envelope is a cashiers check for $1984.59. I know it is scam because the letter has all kinds of misspellings in it.

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Scammer's phone 908-409-5011
Scammer's website Ultimate Expedited Inc
Scammer's address 5121 Indiana Ave Chicago IL 60615
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Type of a scam Employment
Initial means of contact Postal mail

I got 2 checks in mail today for 1,984.59 each. Told me to let them know when I got them. Deposit in my bank right away. Then carry out my surgery. I read letter 3 times because just didn't look right .I was not to tell anyone about the checks. Go and buy EBay gift card's for 1,650. And I keep the rest 334. After I text them code.

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Scammer's phone 908 731 7414
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Initial means of contact Postal mail

I received a check for $2,408.21 from state employees credit union
00008 Charlotte-third street
Cashier's check

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I recieved a USPS Priority Mail Envelope from Neptune Beqch, Florida with a check of $1,901.08 and a letter stating that I MUST deposit the check into my account RIGHT AWAY then buy $1,600 worth of Ebay gift cards and keep $301 as compensation. Once purchased scratch off the Silver on the back then send pictures of the front and back to a phone number AND email address. Since I did not remember signing up for a secret shopper job I was leery. I googled the company and found SEVERAL links that led me to scam report sites about them.

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Victim Location 10456
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I received a check in the mail for $2,408.02, with an assignment attached. The assignment was to evaluate any store (Walgreens, Target, Best Buy, etc.) and to purchase as many Ebay gift cards worth $2,100. Then to report back to them, first to confirm that I have deposited the check to my bank account, then to confirm the purchase of the gift cards along with pictures (front and back) of said gift cards. I was to either report by email or text. The check was written out under the name Jessica Scanlon. The check was from First Financial Bank. However, the signature was by a different name, Tammy (or Jammy) E. L______. A bit hard to make out from the script.

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- Randallstown, MD, USA

Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location MD 21133, USA
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I have done legit secret shopping before, when I received a text message about doing more, I thought the text message was legitimate. I filled out the info to have more information sent. I was sent a check via Priority Mail for $1950.04 and told to take it to the bank TODAY and deposit it. $300.00 would be compensation and I was to use $1650 to buy Ebay gift cards. I was then told to peel the silver scratch-off area off the back of the card and take pictures of the front and back of the card and to send them the pictures via text to 908-382-4510.

I checked the routing number on the check and the bank is valid but the address on the face of the check is misspelled.

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After I applied for a secret shoppers job,
They sent me package by 2-day priority mail
From Ardent Services.
Asking me to do the same they ask you to do.something didn't feel right about this so I went on line toe find out about the. Company and in my search I find you. So what should I do next. Call the police?

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- Temecula, CA, USA

Scammer's phone 3192426106
Scammer's website www.123formbuilder.com
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 92591, USA
Total money lost $2,100
Type of a scam Employment

My husband sent me a link via LinkedIn to apply for a job as a mystery shopper for Whole Foods. I applied on 8/5/2019. I received an email on 8/19/2019 that my application was approved and I would be receiving my first check and assignment soon. The next day on 8/20/2019, I received a USPS Priority Mail envelope *** ** ***) with a Navy Federal Credit Union check in the amount of $2437.61 and an instruction letter for my first assignment. I was to deposit the check into my bank account and purchase $2100 worth of ebay gift cards from one of the listed stores. I had to report my experience at the store with clerk's name and time at checkout and if there were any problems purchasing the gift cards. The remaining balance would be my compensation for the assignment. If I completed this assignment in 24 hours, I would receive a $200 bonus in my next assignment. I immediately deposited the check into my USAA bank account via mobile deposit. The funds showed available. I went to Best Buy and was only allowed to purchase $2000 worth of ebay gift cards due to their maximum limit. I then went to Staples to purchase the remaining $100 in eBay gift cards. I was then instructed to scratch off the backs of the cards and send pictures of front and back to phone number (319)242-6106 and email a copy as well to: [email protected]. I followed the instructions and sent the pictures and reported my experience via text and email. The following day I received a text message from the phone number with a "good job. you are ready for your next assignment. you are ready to print checks." I texted back asking "print checks" and they said it would include my bonus and they asked how fast I could get to a Staples of Office Depot to get a business check. I did not respond and realized I had been scammed. I went to the Navy Federal Credit Union to verify the check which was fraudelant. I also contacted my bank about the fraudelant check which they said I would be liable for in addition to the charge for the bounced check. I went to the police station to file a report. I have also reported to the USPS. I received an email from FedEx last night saying I was to receive a package today (8/22/19). When I checked the tracking, it was coming from Oklahoma City which is exactly where the USPS tracking originated from. The FedEx email said it the sender was a Gregory Shibata from Santa Maria CA, but the tracking number: *** said it was coming from Oklahoma City. The pkg never arrived stating "unable to complete delivery of package" and "resolving delivery issues." I was then contacted again this morning by the scammer saying I was to receive this said package with instructions on my next assignment. I have been playing along with them via text so I can try to figure out or trace back who these people are. I told them I never received the package and they said that they spoke to their HR manager and it was to be redelivered. They stated that it would include my check as well. I am still awaiting this package and they have been texting me asking me to confirm receipt and completion of the assignment. The ebay gift cards have been cleaned out and used, but I believe this is the only way to trace back what was bought, who bought it, and where it was delivered to. Unfortunately, ebay will not give that information out to the public.

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- West Columbia, SC, USA

Scammer's phone 908-382-4510
Scammer's address 4754 Alicia Circle, Brownsville, TX 78526, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location SC 29172, USA
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

Wanted her to cash this check and send $2100.00 in eBay's gift card and only keep 354.00 for herself compensation aftee scratching cards and sending numbers under the silver part.

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Victim Location 46614
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

Having done legit secret shopping with Kroger before, when I received a text message about doing more, I thought the text message was legit so I filled out the info to have more information sent. I was sent a check for $2,463. 07. I was told to take it to the bank TODAY and deposit it. I was told that 363.00 of it would be mine as compensation and I was to use $2,100 of it to buy Ebay gift cards. I was then told to peel the silver scratch-off area off the back of the card and take pictures of the front and back of the card and to send them the pictures. Obviously, they were wanting to spend the money from the gift cards when you send them the pictures. DON'T FALL FOR THIS! ITS OBVIOUS!

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- Pittsburg, CA, USA

Scammer's phone 2092088346
Scammer's address 4926 Wadsworth Avenue Los Angeles CA 90011, Los Angeles, CA 90011, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 94565, USA
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

Initial contact was via email in which scammer offered a job as a secret shopper for Walgreens. The job offer said each assignment would have a compensation of $200-$400 USD. Once you fill out the application online, you receive a packet in the mail from USPS. The packet contains a one-page letter giving you two tasks to complete within two days. A cashier's check is also included in the packet. This particular check was in the amount of $1,967.23 and they said the compensation for the first assignment would be $320 plus the items purchased at the store where you do the secret shopping. Store options include Walmart, Walgreens, Target, Best Buy, and CVS. During the assignment, you are asked to purchase an eBay gift card in the amount of $1,600 in addition to any items of your choice not to exceed $47. You are asked to evaluate the cashier who attended to you and report on your shopping experience. The enclosed cashier's check in the packet is intended to cover all the expenses. After you purchase the eBay gift card, you are to scratch the back of the card and upload photos of the front and back of the card to the email address or text phone number they provided. An "HR person" also sends you a text message letting you know that you will receive the USPS packet and communicates via text on how soon you could complete the assignment of purchasing the gift card. I called the bank that is the supposed issuer of the cashier's check and although it is a real bank, this check number in the name of the payee did not exist. I am thankful I did not deposit this fake check into my bank account nor did I make the purchases they requested.

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- Miami, FL, USA

Scammer's phone 731-439-9648,209-208-8346
Scammer's address 830 E Rich ave, Spokane, WA 99207, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location FL 33186, USA
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

Good afternoon,

- I received a text from 731-439-9648 letting me know I will receive a packet via USPS to start my first job as a

mystery shopper

- I received an USPS envelope Priority mail Tracking # 9405 5116 9900 0729 8722 26 containing a check for

$1,967 with the all the instructions. Sender's info: Jimmie lambert, 830 E Rich Ave, Spokane WA 99207

- Assignment details required to contact them as soon as I receive the packet at:

[email protected]/text 209-208-8346

- First assignment was to buy $1600 in Ebay gift cards, peel the silver scratch-off area, take pictures and send the

pictures via email / text to email/phone mentioned above.

- The check for $1,967.23 was to cover assignment bills and $320 is the compensation for the evaluation

- They requested no to mention to the cashier at the bank that this was going to be used for an evaluation

- Quality of the check paper and letter of instructions were poor, which made me be suspicious

- I am keeping all documents sent in case you need it

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Scammer's phone 2092088346
Scammer's address 9255 Sunset Blvd Suite 420
Scammer's email [email protected]
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

Received a cashier’s check in the mail, tracking#9405511699000729873377. Picked the mail up on 9 June 2019 from my post office box. I have not cashed the cashier check as of today, but i’m very concerned about this, don’t know if it’s a scam or not. I have picture of envelope and a cashier check if you need me to pass this on to you. I have not cashed this cashier check. I’m very concerned about this.

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