The letter I received is supposedly from "Vineyards Development Corporation", which is actually a real estate operation in Naples, FL.  The address is misspelled on the letterhead, but it is actually 75 Vinyards Blvd. Suite 500, Naples, FL 34119.

Totally real-looking check- micro-print and security features, supposedly drawn on Regions Bank, 5909 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples FL 34119.

Off to the attorney general with this stuff, doubtful it will do any good though.

a check came to me in the amount of $3940.25
a mystery shopper


The letter names Julie Philips or David Anderson as Assignment Co-ordinator......... number of 514-553-5018

I got the same letter. 75 Vineyars Blvd. Suite 500 Naples, FL 34119 (Equal Opportunity Employer). It looked real and sounded like a great opportunity, but Im very skeptic when something like this happens. So I called the number on the letter and was expecting Julie Philips or David Anderson as Assignment Co-ordinator (514) 562 - 4319.  I got this one guy that sounded like he just got off the boat from Jamaica. Anyways, he said that his name was David Anderson, but I didn't believe that for a second (no offense to any foreigners that have a real American name and have a bad ascent).

I looked up the name on the net and got a different number for the Vineyards Development Corporation: (239) 353 - 1551. It took me to a phone directory that sucks and didn't connect me with anyone. Anyways, this is definitely a scam! Don't deposit the check $3,940.25. The funny thing is that the name on the check said JD ************ (my last name) and when I told him that my name is not JD he still said, "That's no problems just deposit the check into your account and follow the steps on the back of the paper. We will give you new assignments after this first one."

Be aware - this is a long running scam.

Received a letter with a Canadian Stamp and a post marked in French. The Phone Number Area Code indicates Canada: SW Quebec: Montreal city .  

Phone: 514-562-4319
FAX: 863-582-9364

The check amount was $3991.74.  The keys names are James Crowder (Money receipant) Julie Philips & David Anderson.  The company they used is SYRYBUC INDUSTRIES on the Letter, but STRYBUC INDUSTRIES on the check.  The second name is a Internet based company much like Home Depot.  The mailing address on the letter was close, but not a match.
When I first opened it I realized it was scam because who would send someone nearly $4000.00 that they could just cash the check and keep?  No one would, that would be just stupid.  So therefore that would mean that the check must be fake....  

Also note, the tone of the letter changed when they spoke of the "unprofessional interrogations of (should be "by") Western Union agents" (Exact Words!) for sending & receiving funds over $2000.00.  It is clear from this statement this person has an "issue" with the controls set in place to prevent the channeling of money to terrorist organizations.  Something to think about….