Secret shopper scam leaves local man out almost $12,000

While secret shoppers are a real job, a man was bilked out of almost $12,000 when he tried it using his West Chester Twp. bank account.

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A 43-year-old Kentucky man signed up to be a secret shopper and was told to deposit checks in his account, keep a certain amount for himself and put the rest in another bank account, according to township spokeswoman Barb Wilson.

She said the man is now out $11,700. The incident was reported to West Chester police June 7.

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