Peter Demetriou, PhD, Quantitative Director, MBC Research,
Complaint 231667 Details

I received an email to conduct surveys in my location as a customer-insight researcher for his firm, noted above...this was about the 8th of April 2013. I received another email requesting name and address and was instructed that I would receive a packet of info on the 13th or 15th of April 2013 which did not come. I notified Mr. DEMETRIOU at [email protected] and on the 18th of April, I received two packets with the same assignment to go to a Western Union and a Money Gram Outlet. Each packet had a check for $2995.00 with instructions to deposit into my account and within 24 hours, withdraw $2700 and give two noted people $1350 each i.e. Kimberly GRIFFIN and Ivor HENRY, both of Miami, Florida, allowing for the 110.00 charges for each to process a MONEY AVAILABLE IN MINUTES. I called my pharmacy in New Egypt and asked about this service and they asked if I knew the people I was mailing to and if not, be aware that once mailed, it is too late to get the money back. I deposited one check into my account, but I did not touch the money. I reviewed the scam artists online via Mystery Shop Forum and am now too scared to bother with this program. Can I expect problems with the check I deposited? The bank told me that the money would be available in the AM. WHAT SHOULD I DO? The Dr's (D)'s Tele # is 917 409 7412. I realize that NY is 212 area code. My email is (Personal Information Removed)