Scam uses Woodman's Market's name

by BETH WHEELOCK Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010

A new scam uses a Janesville-based business' name.

The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warns of a new mystery shopping scam that uses the Woodman's Markets name. Consumers receive what appears to be a letter with a job offer from Woodman's. The letter comes with a check for more than $3,000. The recipient is told to deposit the check, then test customer service at Western Union by wiring part of it.

The BBB says the check is a fake and consumers will be responsible for paying back the amount they withdrew against the deposited check.

The BBB has been contacted by more than 40 consumers about the scam.

Click here for more information from the BBB.

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