The call appeared to be related to WHOLE FOODS MARKET.
Derek Terpstra Gift‑Card Scam? What to Do
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Imagine getting a check for $1,100 out of the blue and being asked to buy gift cards—that's exactly what these texts are pushing. The pattern ties back to a single individual, Derek Terpstra, who claims a "secret shopper" gig for Whole Foods Market, but the details (misspelled brand names, unsolicited checks) scream scam. Never cash a check you didn’t request; banks will later reverse it and you could face fees or criminal liability. Preserve the message, block the number, and report the incident to the FTC, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, and your local postal inspector. Stay skeptical and protect your finances.
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Others have reported similar experiences with this number, which appears to be a scam related to Whole Foods Market.
The caller claimed to be from Whole Foods Market, stating that they were initiating a large research project.
Suspicious text messages were received, including one about a secret shopper opportunity, which were deemed fake due to the suspicious link and the signature 'Respects Manager - Global Operations Derek Terpstra'
Obviously, somebody has made a mistake, my reciept says Whole Food Market
A call was received with a request to participate in a secret shopping exercise.
A text message was received, claiming that Whole Food was initiating a large research project, which is actually a scam that was first reported by the FTC in 2018. The company name used in the message is incorrect, suggesting that the phone number may have been spoofed