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“Hello, I’m ______ and i am hearing impaired i need know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment ?” or various versions of this message have been sent to us at least once a week for the past few months via email and text message.
We’ve tried playing along to see where the scam really lives in this offer and it’s not hard to spot. The sender starts by saying they are the owner of “ importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa” and that they “want the domain name as jaysmithfarmproduce.com”. They have already worked with a private project consultant to get all the images and content together and the scam then surfaces. “The favor i need from you is. i would give you my card info’s to charge for $X. so $X would be a deposit payment for my website design and the remaining $X you would help me send it to the project consultant that has the text content and the logo for my website so once he has the $X he would send the text content and logo needed for my website to you also the funds would be sent to him via money gram”.
Sure thing, buddy…. I’m sure once I send that money gram to some stranger that you won’t charge back the credit card and then I’ll be out $X for the money gram I sent some random person. Nice try and hope you continue to have bad luck with these messages.
Keep an eye out for this scam but also be sure to Google any suspicious project requests or clients to make sure they are legitimate.
UPDATE:
Because I’ve been continually getting these and they are slowly evolving I’m going to start posting the email addresses and phone numbers I receive this scam from below
UPDATE (7/18/2016):
As you can see from the comments this scam is evolving into target people offering many different types of services. I’ve seen comments about bakeries, life coaches, counselors, therapists, etc. Keep an eye out and always make sure to Google email addresses when you’re unsure of a new lead.
UPDATE (10/01/18):
I’m still getting these…. the newest variation I’ve seen recently is a salon web site for garciaspasaloncomplex.net. Keep yourself safe and Google all your leads….
moorephilip78@gmail.com
6128437588 – Mannix Jones
7026213773 – Humble Smith
8123290706 – owemby@gmail.com
2247956718 – Sam Haroun
6786019668 – Kathy James
8044594809 – Frank Anderson
7178357449 – Pat Doween – important.doweenpat77@outlook.com
Carlton Ball – caltonball500@gmail.com
christiana1stgrt@gmail.com
larrybarry740@outlook.com
kennethcole728@gmail.com
florenceparker9@gmail.com – Florence Parker
alexjason720@gmail.com
3316847158 – Lana
9175039684 – John Locke
4434037730 – Isabella Bradley
6143759933 – Kate Am
kerryrob2015@gmail.com – Kerry Robert
kendramiro3@gmail.com – Kendra Miro
5086239341 – ritahaynie23@gmail.com – Rita S Haynie
mstanis1967@gmail.com – Martins Stanis
michealwilliams021@gmail.com – Micheal Williams
davidwillson50000@gmail.com – David Willson
alexwill201@aol.com – Alex Williams
janehaggard04@gmail.com – Jane Haggard
davidwillson5000@gmail.com – David Willson
clarajones346@gmail.com – Clara Jones
tracyenu@gmail.com – Tracy Obrain
grayjohnson001@gmail.com – Gray Floyd
jefflewis023@gmail.com – Jeff Lewis
6466998509 – Barry Smith
7205099143 – Barry Smith
htom30@outlook.com – Tom Handerson
faithwilliams4321@gmail.com – Faith Williams
4157995585 – Scott Hollan
3214066179
amberalex200@gmail.com – Amber Alex
rstark1969@gmail.com – Robin Stark
tomsteward007@gmail.com – Tom Steward
terry.banks011@yahoo.com – Terry Banks
4439641907 – Elena Patrick
9293364302 – Guan
8163218767 – Walter
7122548330 – Joy
joekelly1417@hotmail.com – Joe Kelly
walkerscott112@gmail.com – Walker
6015091127 – Thomas Nicolas
916-581-0495 – Adriane
951-292-0035 – debramorton231@gmail.com – James
914-266-1509
robertsjames423@gmail.com – Roberts James
doweenpat77@outlook.com – Pat Doween
541-319-1451
colemayer007@gmail.com – Cole Mayer
mickchristian830@gmail.com – Michael Christian
jco2661326@gmail.com – 818-639-8611 – Joshua Co
William James – jamewilliam880099@gmail.com
dbbie.gasper@gmail.com
tyronegibson419@gmail.com
(530) 812-0629 –
(415) 878-6514 – Margaret Abraham – This one was actually localized for our area asking for a new site for a business a town over from us…
(713) 234-6417 – Battista
alexalonso432@yahoo.com – Alex Alonso
mv673733@lycos.com – Joe Briagas
Jameskruse101@hotmail.com – James Kruse
jonton1990@gmail.com – Jennifer
michaeljasonmichael96@gmail.com – Jason Michael
sj742176@gmail.com – Steve Johnson
deantylert02@gmail.com
ballstone147@gmail.com – Ball Stone
omahanoble1962@gmail.com – Noble James
Eatonrobert123344521@outlook.com – Eaton Robert
albertroger64@gmail.com – Albert Roger
pennyhorto@gmail.com – Penny Horton
elionrobert09@gmail.com – Elion Robert
beldhamfarm@gmail.com – Beldham George
415-690-8796 – Mr Armando
mk6053383@gmail.com – Matthew Kelly
leroyallenj@gmail.com – Leroy Allen
mcnewandrew55@outlook.com – Mcnew Andrew
support@nachoperezgraphics.com – Smith Christopher
smith154049@aol.com
zaldivarcarlosent@gmail.com – Zaldivar Carlos
1herbertjacksonautomobile@gmail.com – Herbert Jackson
202-688-7389 – Chris Terrell
porter.justin@outlook.com
Caleb Jedin – carcalebjedin@gmail.com – car wash
Prern Dhir – prern.parkash.dhir@gmail.com
Chris Terrell – christerrell123432@outlook.com
Lucas Dean – lucasdean1972@gmail.com
Robert Cardy – cardywellsh@gmail.com
Thomas Baker – thomasbakerofficial@gmail.com
Williams John – wj433169@gmail.com
Imisi Oluuwa – imisioluuwa@gmail.com
Timothy Edwin – TIMOTHYEDWIN864@outlook.com
Timothy James – timothyjames7788@gmail.com
Marie Turner – MarieTurner4@outlook.com
Christopher Brian – homemail589040@gmail.com
Carda Add – addcarda67@gmail.com
Thank you for the post Azunga Team. I’m over at http://www.brandmanagementmarketing.com and recieved the same email just this morning. Check it out…
“Message Body:
Hello I am Christiana and i am hearing impaired i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment?
christiana1stgrt@gmail.com (ON YOUR LIST AS WELL)
Newspaper
Hello I am Christiana and i am hearing impaired i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment?”
I appreciate the knowledge drop. Best of luck!
-Tiger
received the same from maryhoward536@gmail.com
I received something similar except it was for a large amount of take out order but the same content hello my name is ___ immunity budget is 3,000-4,000 also they make a deposit and sending extra and would like us to supposedly send to a shipper who will be handling the food delivery which that made no sense to me what kind of event crew doesn’t have a way where she would be able to them she almost had me though I thought it was too good to be true! Luckily I google her email this article came up and I’m in such relief because this could of became a nightmare :( her email is loriduncan2571@gmail.com
Please warn people and keep this going…
I received one as well yesterday from: marybarban2016@gmail.com
“Hello, My name is Maria Graciela I would like to know if you’re available for web design and do you accept credit card as Method of Payment?, I would have love to talk to you on the phone in regards of the Service needed but I am hearing impaired So i can only be reach via Text or Email. I hope you Understand.
Thank you and God bless you
Maria.”
I got this one too! Very odd. Thanks everyone for the info!!!
SAME HERE: :|
Who would actually fall for this crap what a waste of bandwidth lol
Name:: Simon Shawntee Demetrice
Email:: simonshawnteedemetrice@gmail.com
Tel:: 0000000000
Your message:: Website Design Needed
Hello, My name is Simon Shawntee Demetrice, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do accept credit card??kindly get back to me so i can send you the job details…Thanks Demetrice
How did you hear about us?: google
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Date: 01/03/2018
Time: 21:34
Page URL: https://thinkpcpro.com/index.php/contact-us/
User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.2; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/64.0.3282.186 Safari/537.36
Remote IP: 105.112.37.125
They are still at it! redbisondesign.com received and email and text today. Basically the scammers are setting up a teeth whitening online business. In the initial request asked if we take credit cards. Being aware of this type of scam I went right to the high quote and asked for money expecting their approval and request for a favor. The favor request came – grateful to not have wasted more than 5 minutes on this and, of course was tempted to have fun with them and troll them a bit, but I am too busy for that! Their contact info used Jameswalter8000@gmail.com and their phone number is 469.253.5711
Grateful for this page to find scams and post scams – stay safe out there!
katiejones52@yahoo.com
sharp.tilers@gmail.com
add these 2 scam artists email address to the list!
Conversation started off like this
Hello,This is Mr Juarez,I will like to know if you still offer wedding music band service for a wedding event here in the city???
Now due to me having a wedding band I responded back and he agreed to my price while stating he would also like to ask a favor.
Thanks the favor is that I will like you to add an additional $4000 to your payment which you will charge on my credit card as payment for the event planner that is held responsible for other aspect of my daughter’s wedding ceremony because he hasn’t been paid for the event coordination.When payment clears into your account you will deduct the cash and send it to the event planner via cash deposit as his charges for planning my daughter’s wedding ceremony. I would have preferred to sort his payment by myself but he does not accept credit card and I am presently in the hospital scheduled for surgery for my hearing impaired condition.I am willing to pay a tip of $100 for your time if you could assist with this favor. Kindly get back with the grand total cost if this is okay by you.
God bless you.
I asked him for the event coordinator info
Event planner name: Timothy Roy Bush
Event planner cell: (505) 652-4183
Event planner email address: timothy01roybush@gmail.com
After doing some research it appears this is a known scam. Good thing I never continued to pursue it.
I can confirm that I received a scam message with christiana1stgrt@gmail.com. Please see below
I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in IL and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible. http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as farmsbj.net
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $4000 to $5000
Kindly get back to me with an estimate
Favorable Regards,
Christiana Walton
I just received an email that sounds exactly like the one you posted. The only difference is they did not add number 7 about the budget.
I just received this exact email from Michelle Walter at michelle0339@outlook.com.
“Here is the job details
i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in NY and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as bestfarmproduce.com
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $2000 to $5000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) your cell phone number
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner ??”
I received this on 04-20-2017
Hello.My Name is Michelle Walter I’m hearing impaired, I need a DJ service book down for my upcoming Wedding May 10. 2017. Our budget is approximately $1,300. Let me know if you are available and Okay with the price and do you accept credit card as form of payment??
HA! Literally just got this email today. Word for word
I just rev this email also
Hey I just got this yesterday no lie.He picked out a possible location and everything
Same here!!! Thank goodness for this forum.
I got the same one today, googled the email address and this was the first article to pop up! Thanks!
I just got the same email. That’s crazy. Thank you for sharing. How can we report these people?
Thanks for posting this. I just received the request myself. I was suspicious since whoever it is doesn’t use proper English and when I searched the phone number I found your post.
Thanks again!
Thanks for posting all of these details. I just got my first one…what a pain in the arse. It came from Mr. Smith at 7026213773. Here are the details of the text I received:
“I’m Smith, I would love to know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me ASAP so I can send you the details.”
I believe I got the same email, just with slightly different wording.
“Hi am Mr Smith , i will like to know if you can handle my website and design it and do you accept credit cards for payment please get back to me as soon as possible okay”
Email came from smithwells0147@gmail.com
Thank you so much for this posting, just got two of these back to back and it just didn’t sit well with me. So I googled their e-mail addresses and this page popped up!!!
Here are the e-mail addresses and messages:
#1
alexjason720@gmail.com
Hello I am Alex Jason and i am hearing impaired i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment ? i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me?
#2
Stevendonald304@gmail.com
Hello I am Steven Donald and i am hearing impaired i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment ? i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me?
Steven Donald Stevendonald304@gmail.com just attempted with my agency as well.
Isn’t there a way to scam the scammers lol?
What if we opened up a bank account to accept the credit card payments, withdraw the money when it goes in, then close the account before they charge it back….
Haha I’m not that low, but if somebody tries this let me know.
I don’t look to scam them but I like to break down their process and see how it works. I think knowing their process helps keep us a bit safer. Thanks for the comment.
Just got this same email from Steven Donald. I’m in Montréal Canada! Looks like they search for suckers far and wide. Thanks for the article. Was glad to have a confirmation to my suspicion.
A Fred Paul from Montrea, Canada wanting to cater an event and wanted to send me a deposit for catering as well as an extra $3k for a chauffeur Sent us a check fedex and believe it or not it was written from a non profit. These people will try to scam anyway they can. Scammers info to follow
+1 (650) 835-5102 frdpaul2016@gmail.com
Got another email today same kind of story from a
micbrown996@gmail.com
Unbelievable
I actually got a text from Fred Paul too. Same number, same email. I always look up phone numbers and emails if the clients are unable to have a phone call with me. Then I found this page. Took me awhile to find your comment with the same details except they’re asking for a meal prep for breakfast and dinner for family of 4. Gave me a menu description they want as well.
I took a pic of your comment and sent it to him. Told him to give me a call if he wants to discuss more. Still waiting… lol
I got exactly the same from this scumbag fed paul
I got a text from Fredpaul at 650-835-5102 for chef services, but he didn’t ask for anything else. Since I do most if my business with email, I checked it out. It’s a San Mateo, CA number, but I am in Minnesota, so led me to further research. I thought it was a scam, but now I know for sure. Thanks for posting your info!
Got exactly the same email. But he texted me first and then thinking it was an actual client I gave him my email. We went back and forth discussing the details for the meal prep for breakfast and dinner for family of 4. Gave me a menu description they want as well.
It became fishy when I realized he wanted to send a chek thru mail thru a friend if his in “United States of America” Like really?
So happy I found this today before taking any step further with this scum bag.
Here’s his email:
Hello,
I am excited to hear from you. My name is Fred Paul, I’m an accountant by profession. I am a Costa Rican but i got married to a Spanish Woman. We are based here in Montreal, Canada. We are going to arrive Dublin OH on the 20th of April, 2021 and we are going to rent a vacation that will be well furnished with adequate kitchen utensils. You are expected to cook for 4 people as we are a family of 4 and we would be needing 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) for seven days a week and for the period of 5 weeks. You can cook meals ahead of time to be reheated later. Let me know the most convenient days and hours for you in the week to cater for us and also let me know your pricing.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Kindest Regards,
Fred Paul.
Note: Below is a list of our desired menus for the first week, we would discus about the future menu for the rest of the four weeks once we meet:
Week #1
Day #1:
Breakfast: Quiche Lorraine made with Swiss Cheese, Ham & Local Farm Eggs
Dinner: Spanikopita (Greek Spinach Pie) & Greek Salad (Fresh Cucumber & Tomato)
Day #2:
Breakfast: Organic Yogurt & Granola Parfait with Fresh Berries
Dinner: Chicken Enchilada Pie made with Corn Tortillas, Rice, & Beans served with Fresh Guacamole & Salsa
Day #3:
Breakfast: Egg Panini Sandwich with Pesto, Mozzarella and Tomato
Dinner: Italian Sausage and Sweet Potato Stew with Crusty Local Multi-grain Bread
Day #4:
Breakfast: Roasted Baby Red Potatoes with Local Sausage Links & fresh greens salad
Dinner: Grass-Fed Beef & Pot Pie with Peas and Carrots
Day #5:
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Dinner: Slow-Cooked Carnitas Pork Sandwiches with Potato Salad and Local Greens
Day #6:
Breakfast: Waffles (fresh-made and frozen) with local Maple Syrup & Fresh Blueberries
Macaroni & Cheese with Aged Hook’s Cheddar Cheese, Vegetable Sides
Day # 7:
Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos
Dinner: Specialty Flatbread Pizzas (vegetarian and non-vegetarian topping
JUST got this today from (650) 835-5102 : “Hello, we are in need of a chef in Los Angeles CA. Let me know if you are available. Thank Fred Paul”
Blocked.
thanks for posting this, just got the same thing today. Jun 24 12:10 PM
I just got the text too from “Jane Haggard” 612-843-7588.
Just received a new fisher email with the address/name manuel thomas
Good day,how you doing,am Thomas Manuel,i am an hearing impaired,i
want know if you can handle website design for a new company and also
if you do you accept credit card? Kindly get back to me it’s
important.
Web Design!!!!
So add that to your list!
manuel thomas is another email that is part of this scam. Received one this morning.
I just received an email from Kerry Robert….
I have small scale business which I want to turn into large scale business now it located in KY and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Chest Nut and Cocoa so I need a best of the best layout design for it. I hope you can handle that for me. Check out this site: http://www.agroamerica.com, I will be happy if you can give me something better than this if its possible. The site would only be informational, so I need you to give me an estimate based on the site I gave you to check out. The estimate should include hosting and I want the same page as the site I gave you to check out. I have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Please note the following:
1. I want the same number of pages with the examples site I gave
you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but I want the domain name as
soamsbj-bw.com
4. You will be updating the site for me.
5. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. I want the site up and running before ending of next month.
If you can get this done kindly get back to me with an estimate.
Kerry
Just received the following
First Name
Steven Donald
Email
Stevendonald304@gmail.com
Message
Hello I am Steven Donald and i am hearing impaired i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment ?
i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me?
Regards
Steven Donald
Hello Azunga,
Wow, I am a web developer and your posting may have just saved me a lot of trouble. Steven Donald wrote to me this morning, stevendonald304@gmail.com. It reads as Sandeepa’s message of Nov 14. I composed a reply asking if he had a sign language interpreter so we could meet and described my capabilities to handle what sounds like would be a big project for me, possibly requiring e-commerce. Before hitting send, on a whim I did an online search based on his name, email and products he mentioned and found your thread.
I guess I won’t be replying to Steven after all. THANK YOU!!!
–Carol in Cupertino
Still active, just received this email from michealwilliams021@gmail.com, anyone know anyone from anonymous that can track this group down ha!
********* email received below ***************
Here is the job details
I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in TX and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as mickwfarmproducts.com
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be providng the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $3000 to $8000
Kindly get back to me with an estimate
Hope to read from you
Regards
Micheal
We’ve had correspondence with Michael Williams, and it seemed super fishy. Glad we found this article to confirm. Thanks for posting!
I got that such mail and took it seriously. Thanks for publishing this warning!
I got one too on 28/11/15, which just said:
“This is Jane Haggard I am hearing impaired, can you handle website design for a new company and do you accept credit card payment?”
and that was all! Not a very convincing opener.
My partner just received a text from the number 9175039684. I found your page on the first page of Google Results, and appreciate you taking the time to post this information. Since they’re still using the same number, I’m guessing that some starving developers are falling for this scam. Thanks for taking the time to create this page.
michealwilliams021@gmail.com
I received an email asking to do a credit card charge for a remodel project and refund half the money to the ex owner of the property.
Just received the Jane Haggard, hearing impaired, email. janehaggard04@gmail.com. She gives her consultant’s name as petergustin202@gmail.com. The plot thickens, as poor Jane is now in the hospital with lung cancer and so would appreciate my help paying Peter. Oh yes, Peter has the logos and content for the beauty salon website that must be up by end of December…. I guess she has a lot of hair to cut while in the hospital bed. If it wasn’t so sad (as clearly someone falls for these scams) it is entertaining. Will send to our local authorities to keep watch on. Thanks for this site blog post! By the way, her salon/spa budget is now up to $9000!
michealwilliams021@gmail.com – Micheal Williams reported to Google and the FBI
Got the exact same message from “Johnson Dunne” (johnsondunne444@gmail.com) and then today from “Sussie Moore” (sussiemoore444@gmail.com).
I pursued the conversation with Johnson for a couple of days, thinking it was perhaps legit, but all my Spidey Senses went off this morning when he said he would pay by credit card but needed a favor because his consultant couldn’t take credit card payments. Lo and behold, a couple hours later, I got the email from “Sussie.”
Thank you so much for tracking this. What a friggin’ nuisance for those of us just trying to earn a living!
Thank you for your information on this. I was suspect by the “credit card” and also “I am hearing impaired” seemed like a scam, but glad to see how it would unfold before I started giving an estimate.
You can add janehaggard03@gmail.com to your list!
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On Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:57:28 -0800, jane haggard wrote:
Here is the job details for the site i want created.
my business is a salon and spa , its a small scale business, i need a layout design for it. I want you to check out this site
but i need a similar or better than these if possible http://indocanadasalonandspa.com…
the site would be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate
based on the example site i gave you to check , the estimate
should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave
you to check and i have a private project consultant, whom has the
text content and the logos for the site so there wont be any delays
Included in the Estimate
? Installation of security and maintenance plugins
? Installation of a framework theme
? Design and development of a custom child theme
? Site architecture for home page and 25 additional pages
? Home page and 30 additional pages (same exact page structure as indocanadasalonandspa.com)
? you will update the site
? My budget is $4000 to $9,000
? i want the site up and running before ending of January or February
? i want the domain name as janneyispaandsalon.com
i highly recommend a ‘responsive’ site because responsive sites are mobile friendly which is very important to search engines – especially local search which is important for a spa site
Note:
The images, logos and content for the site will be provided by me
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) Your full name ,address and cell number ( might text you ,cause am hearing impaired )
(3) Are you the owner ??
Got the same scam this morning! Thanks for posting.
jane haggard
10:45 AM (29 minutes ago)
to me
Here is the job details for the site i want created.
my business is a salon and spa , its a small scale business, i need a layout design for it. I want you to check out this site
but i need a similar or better than these if possible http://indocanadasalonandspa.com…
the site would be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate
based on the example site i gave you to check , the estimate
should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave
you to check and i have a private project consultant, whom has the
text content and the logos for the site so there wont be any delays
Included in the Estimate
? Installation of security and maintenance plugins
? Installation of a framework theme
? Design and development of a custom child theme
? Site architecture for home page and 25 additional pages
? Home page and 30 additional pages (same exact page structure as indocanadasalonandspa.com)
? you will update the site
? My budget is $4000 to $9,000
? i want the site up and running before ending of January or February
? i want the domain name as jannHspaandsalon.com
i highly recommend a ‘responsive’ site because responsive sites are mobile friendly which is very important to search engines – especially local search which is important for a spa site
Note:
The images, logos and content for the site will be provided by me
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) Your full name ,address and cell number ( might text you ,cause am hearing impaired )
(3) Are you the owner ??
My goodness!
I got the same scam from Jane Haggard on November 29. Originally I didn’t think it was a scam. So I actually sent her an estimate and asked her to pay me 50% deposit upfront.
Then, she wrote me back saying,
“i will be giving you my card to charge for $7,000 USD, $2,000 USD as deposit for your service and the remaining $5,000 USD, you will help me send it to the project consultant that has the content and logos for my site and $100 USD tip for your stress.
the project consultant has the text content ,logo and images for the site, when the $5,000 USD is sent to him he will provide the text content,logo and images to you would have sent the money to the consultant myself but am currently diagnose of lung cancer and am currently in the hospital..would be glad if you could help out so we can proceed”
Here’s her original email:
This is Jane Haggard I am hearing impaired, can you handle website design for a new company and do you accept credit card payment?
my business is a salon and spa , its a small scale business, i need a layout design for it. I want you to check out this site
but i need a similar or better than these if possible http://indocanadasalonandspa.com…
the site would be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the example site i gave you to check , the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave
you to check and i have a private project consultant, whom has the text content and the logos for the site so there wont be any delays
Included in the Estimate
? Installation of security and maintenance plugins
? Installation of a framework theme
? Design and development of a custom child theme
? Site architecture for home page and 25 additional pages
? Home page and 30 additional pages (same exact page structure as indocanadasalonandspa.com)
? you will update the site
? My budget is $4000 to $9,000
? i want the site up and running before ending of January or February
? i want the domain name as janeytspaandsalon.com
i highly recommend a ‘responsive’ site because responsive sites are mobile friendly which is very important to search engines – especially local search which is important for a spa site
Note:
The images, logos and content for the site will be provided by me
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) Your full name ,address and cell number ( might text you ,cause am hearing impaired )
(3) Are you the owner ??
Had one yesterday from good old Jane – but the email address just a little different…
janehaggard02@gmail.com
Here is the job details for the site i want created.
my business is a salon and spa , its a small scale business, i need a layout design for it. I want you to check out this site
but i need a similar or better than these if possible http://indocanadasalonandspa.com…
the site would be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate
based on the example site i gave you to check , the estimate
should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave
you to check and i have a private project consultant, whom has the
text content and the logos for the site so there wont be any delays
Included in the Estimate
? Installation of security and maintenance plugins
? Installation of a framework theme
? Design and development of a custom child theme
? Site architecture for home page and 25 additional pages
? Home page and 30 additional pages (same exact page structure as indocanadasalonandspa.com)
? you will update the site
? My budget is $4000 to $9,000
? i want the site up and running before ending of February or March
? i want the domain name as jenHspaandsalon.com
i highly recommend a ‘responsive’ site because responsive sites are mobile friendly which is very important to search engines – especially local search which is important for a spa site
Note:
The images, logos and content for the site will be provided by me
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) Your full name ,address and cell number ( might text you ,cause am hearing impaired )
(3) Are you the owner ??
Thank you for posting this to get the word out. To clarify, the cards used in this scam are not legitimately held by the “customer” – they are stolen cards, so this fraud affects both you as the designer/business and the legitimate cardholder. When the chargebacks occur, they are initiated by innocent individuals who have had their card details stolen and used in this scam, which is intended to obtain a cash equivalent from the stolen cards.
The banks protect the cardholder, of course – at your expense, as the merchant of record. The bottom line is that it’s never right to overcharge a card for the purpose of forwarding funds to any third party, even if it was a vendor you know and had worked with before.
Same message from
janehaggard01@gmail.com – Jan 9th, 2016
“This is Jane Haggard I am hearing impaired, can you handle website design for a new company and do you accept credit card payment?”
I got the same scam.
Thanks for your post, made my google search much easier!
Hello Owner/General Manager Greetings how are you doing today? My name is Florence Parker i’m sending you this email because i will be needing your service i have a seminar coming up in the city here on the 28th of January by 3pm …I hope you do Screen printing on T shirts I have some T-shirt that i need you to do Screen printing on,i have 200pcs T-shirts white in color and i’;ll like to put at the front of the T-shirts (make me happy ) you move down lower and put (you should too!) i need a perfect job on the T-shirts the total of the T-shirts are 200Pcs.Sizes are M=54Cm 50pcs, l=60cm 50pcs and XXL=80cm 100pcs. I have a private carrier have the T-shirts deliver to your shop so you can work on them…so kindly get back to me with the request
information below..
Full name..
Shop Address..
Cell phone and Business phone number..
Types of credit card you accept..
Total cost of your service..
Thank you in anticipation of your prompt and favorable reply..
Here’s another email and name to add:
Bill Ward wbill191920@outlook.com
(254) 307-0146
Here’s another one – janehaggard02@gmail.com received on 8th January 2016:
“okay , i will be giving you my card to charge for $4,075 , $1,075 as deposit for your service and the remaining $3,000 you will help me send it to the project consultant that has the content and logos for my site and $200 tip for your stress
the project consultant has the text content ,logo and images for the
site , when the $3,000 is sent to him he will provide the text content,logo and images to you
Business name….. Jane Spa & Salon
Address .. 3298 Sharpe rd , Wall Township , NJ ,07719”
Here’s a variation. Received 1/19/2016
Same email: mstanis1967@gmail.com
Slightly different name: Matins Stanis
Hi-
I’m hearing impaired I need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and I also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment?
Regards,
Matins Stanis
here’s another to add to your list. This person hit me with the same scam email
name: mille tracey
email: milleritrace@gmail.com
and another Frank Bud – 1beer.budweiser@gmail.com
I received one of these yesterday. My intuition was on track I guess. Thank you for confirming. The email “my client” uses is mellisalauren46@gmail.com. He says his name is Justin Cook. He even wanted to pay me for hosting, and web updates for 6 months to a year. The rest of the email was spot on to the above. I agree, sad when we are just trying to find real clients.
You said it correctly “sad when we are just trying to find real clients.” As if there wasn’t enough to worry about now we have to watch out for scammers like this. We’re still getting about 1 a week and it’s been going on a long time. Some have slowly evolved a bit to be a hair salon instead of a nut company but the basics are still there.
Thanks for the information! We received an email from her last week “Jane Haggard – janehaggard02@gmail.com” and we are getting the same types of emails stating she is hearing impaired and wants a website done. We thought she was legit and sent her a proposal until she sent this response. “okay , i will be giving you my card to charge for $9,300 , $4,000 as deposit for your service and the remaining $5,300 you will help me send it to the project consultant that has the content and logos for my site and $100 tip for your stress
the project consultant has the text content ,logo and images for the
site , when the $5,300 is sent to him he will provide the text content,logo and images to you
would have sent the money to the consultant myself but am currently
diagnose of lung cancer and am currently in the hospital..would be
glad if you could help out so we can proceed”
This immediately raised red flags for us so I started to do some research and found this page just to confirm our suspicion that this has to be a scam if they want us to send money for her.
I found your website by googling one of the emails. I also get these from time to time, and they almost always “wreak” by mentioning “…and do you accept credit card as payment.”
Luckily I’ve never fallen for any of them (red flag!).
I just got this scam too. I played along for a long time trying to figure out what the deal was. The guy was convincing until I asked to call several times, and he is always away from his phone.
Here is his message first message
Hello my name is Johnson Dunne am a professional farmer, i want to know if you can create a website for my new agricultural company and also do you accept credit card as means of payment ?
Thanks.
I replied back with my standard we do planning meetings before talking about price etc. Then 2nd message.
Thanks for the reply, I have small scale business which i want to turn
into large scale business now it located in IL and the company aim is
based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola
Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design
for it. Can you handle that for me? if yes, i will need you to check
out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its
possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be
informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site
i gave you to check out the estimate should include hosting and i
want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a
private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for
the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to
check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as (dunnefarmsbj.us)
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $7000 to $9000
Kindly get back to me with an estimate
Favorable Regards,
Johnson.
My next reply was the standard Drupal websites are a lifetime commitment they need updating etc.
His reply.
Hello Alexander,
This is going to be my first website so pardon me if i cant answer some of your questions pertaining this project but i surely have a sense of what am looking for, so i will be expecting a proposal from you including am estimate in cos i want us to commence on the project next week.
Thanks
my reply with more trying to get info
his reply
The site i provided is a typical example of what i need my site should look like but what something far better than that and yes i will want it to be updated regularly cos i might want to display new product anytime. am currently not around my phone so hope you dont mind we discussing the project on here.
Then 3 emails of me trying to get info about him. I asked the name of his farm,
his reply
Green forest
Then I make a proposal for a website completely different with video background.
his reply
Good afternoon Silva,
I think have seen something similar to what you telling me but i don’t want only farming tools as a video background i will want my products too. hope to get an estimate later today if possible so we can commence on the project this week.
thanks
My reply
Is your first name Johnson, or Dunne?
his reply
Johnson surname is Dunne
my reply
What is your number? I would like to give you a call to talk more about what your thinking for video.
his reply
I am currently not around my phone so hope you dont mind we discussing the project on here but here is my mobile 508 623 9341
my reply
Sorry, no go. I don’t believe you anymore.
http://portlandwebdesignanddevelopment.com/web-design/web-design-scam/
Well hopefully this helps you guys figure out the deal a little more. I don’t know what his guys angle is, but it is definitely wasting time.
Hey there! Found your website when I ran the email florenceparker9@gmail.com in search and it turns out you have this email listed. However the delivery of the scam didn’t involve a hearing impaired personnel, neither am I a web designer. I’m a screen printer. Here’s the body:
Hello Owner/General Manager Greetings how are you doing today? My name is Florence Parker i’m sending you this email because i will be needing your service i have a seminar coming up in the city here on the 12th of Feb by 3pm …I hope you do Screen printing on T shirts I have some T-shirt that i need you to do Screen printing on,i have 300pcs T-shirts white in color and i’ll like to put at the front of the T-shirts (GOD, Lift) in yellow color print you move down lower and put (Me Up!!!) in black color print i need a perfect job on the T-shirts the total of the T-shirts are 300Pcs.Sizes are M=54Cm 100pcs, l=60cm 100pcs and XXL=80cm 100pcs. I have a private carrier have the T-shirts deliver to your shop so you can work on them…so kindly get back to me with the request
information below..
Full name..
Shop Address..
Cell phone and Business phone number..
Types of credit card you accept..
Total cost of your service..
Thank you in anticipation of your prompt and favorable reply..
Anyway thanks for putting this up. Its a great tool to confirm my clients.
I got this same scammer, thanks for the heads up! They wanted us to give us $2400 on top of our estimate for their website (via credit) to send on to their “consultant” via moneygram. Most likely planning to chargeback the credit card after the money was sent.
HI
Same message i have received from tracyenu@gmail.com
mail is below like:
Hi-
I’m hearing impaired i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment?
Regards,
Tracy Obrain
I also received this email and decided to turn the tables. I went along with it but I told them (Matins Stanis) that my company requires $5000 money gram deposit only. Then I’ll take CC for remainder balance. Still waiting for the reply…….. Lol charged the $15000.
Thanks for posting this. I run a small bakery and have received messages from these people. The latest one is from “Robert Jack”. He texted and emailed me. robertjack319@gmail.com, phone number (442)281-6954
This seems to be very common and across many different industries. Sad that it’s so widespread. Thanks for your feedback and adding to the list.
I just got the same one! I’m a home bakery in San Diego he wanted 15 dz cupcakes. ugh this sucks. I could use the cash
I received an email recently from a “Robert Jack” (robertjack319@gmail.com) asking for an estimate on cookies and cupcakes. The red flags went up because my home bakery isn’t fully set up, and we haven’t advertised at all. When I emailed back to let “Robert” know we wouldn’t be able to fill an order for a couple more weeks, he responded:
Thanks for the reply,I want to know if you make any of this cookies flavor: Cookie and Cream,french macarons, sugar, Red Velvet,chocolate chip, the birthday is coming up on 28th of February 2016, I would have come to meet you in person but am having hearing impaired that is why i choose texting as my communication method kindly reply back with your full name, address cos the charter bus driver will need it for pickup and I will be needing 15 dozens altogether get back to me with the total cost asap.
Hope to read from you,
Thanks.
I decided to look up his email address after this because asking for my last name and (home) address is extremely strange. I’m glad I did, and I hope this helps!
Reporting like the rest…
Name: Sharon Kane
Email: Sharonkane310@gmail.com
Subject: SCREEN PRINTING NEEDED
Message:
Hello Owner/General Manager Greetings how are you doing today? My name is Sharon Kane i’m sending you this email because i will be needing your service i have a seminar coming up in the city here on the 27th of Feb by 3pm …I hope you do Screen printing on T shirts I have some
T-shirt that i need you to do Screen printing on,i have 300pcs T-shirts white in color and i’ll like to put at the front of the T-shirts (GOD, Lift) in yellow color print you move down lower and put (Me Up!!!) in black color print i need a perfect job on the T-shirts the total of the T-shirts are 300Pcs.Sizes are M=54Cm 100pcs, l=60cm 100pcs and XXL=80cm 100pcs. I have a private carrier have the T-shirts deliver to your shop so you can work on them…so kindly get back to me with the request information below..
Full name..
Shop Address..
Cell phone and Business phone number..
Types of credit card you accept..
Total cost of your service..
Thank you in anticipation of your prompt and favorable reply..
Sent from (ip address): 207.244.89.114 (207.244.89.114)
So much of this. Not nice. I always work for what I have, and the work they put into this, if they focused that on something creative, they would do better, and sleep nights! But what do I know?
This arrived at smart4.com on 3.7.2016 at around 8 PM
From a form submission:
There has been a submission of the form Contact through your concrete5 website.
Your Name
Sharon kane
Your e-Mail address
Sharonkane310@gmail.com
Your Phone Number
(410) 656-9470
Best way to contact you
e-Mail
How can we help you?
Greeting’s i am Sharon Kane i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment because i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located here in state and the company is based on CINNABON CLASSIC ROLL,MINIBON,CINNASWEETIES,CINNABON STIX,CINNAPACK,SIGNATURE BLENDED BEVERAGES,SIGNATURE BEVERAGES OVER ICE,E.T.C so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?
I received the same one today. I am located in Michigan.
Here is another email for you.
Mellisa Lauren – mellisalauren46@gmail.com
Thanks for posting this site! Saved me tons of time.
I just got this one as well
I just got this MAR 14 2016 16:20PM CST:
Greeting’s i am Sharon Kane i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment because i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located here in state and the company is based on CINNABON CLASSIC ROLL,MINIBON,CINNASWEETIES,CINNABON STIX,CINNAPACK,SIGNATURE BLENDED BEVERAGES,SIGNATURE BEVERAGES OVER ICE,E.T.C so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?
LOL….just for kicks I replied back, I will create a 3 page design for $50,000 USD LMBO!
Hey, lets see if they go for it lol
Thanks for saving us from this headache… Here is the version of our email:
Name: Benson Joel
Company: Living Fram Produce
Email: Bensonjoel96@gmail.com
Phone: (410) 656-9470
How you found us:
searchengine
Message:
————————————–
Greeting’s i am Benson Joel i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment because i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located here in state and the company is based on CINNABON CLASSIC ROLL,MINIBON,CINNASWEETIES,CINNABON STIX, CINNAPACK, SIGNATURE BLENDED BEVERAGES, SIGNATURE BEVERAGES OVER ICE,E.T.C so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?
Regards
Benson Joel
Just received a version of the email from:
johnson dunne
12:15 PM (2 minutes ago)
to me
Thanks for the reply, I have small scale business which i want to turn
into large scale business now it located in IL and the company aim is
based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola
Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design
for it. Can you handle that for me? if yes, i will need you to check
out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its
possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be
informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site
i gave you to check out the estimate should include hosting and i
want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a
private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for
the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to
check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as (dunnefarmsbj.us)
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $7000 to $9000
Kindly get back to me with an estimate
Favorable Regards,
Johnson.
Same here, we received same from Johnson Dunne
Two more emails and names related to this scam:
Mary Howard: maryhoward536@gmail.com
Lori Duncan Vause: lorivause@gmail.com
Thanks so much for having this page, very helpful.
We got an email from Lori: Vause lorivause@outlook.com
Received an email from Lori Duncan Vause: lorivause@gmail.com today.
She is asking for plumbing services and requesting contact information.
I received this today, 5-11-2016 (I always Google the email, thanks for this site)
Hello my name is Lori Vause am a professional farmer, i want to know if you can create a website for my new agricultural company and also do you accept credit card as means of payment ?
please reply to my other email lorivause@gmail.com
Thanks.
Thanks so much for this. I just received the same email from Sharon Kane. I’m in Phoenix, AZ. Here’s the email:
Greeting’s i am Sharon Kane i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment because i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located here in state and the company is based on CINNABON CLASSIC ROLL,MINIBON,CINNASWEETIES,CINNABON STIX,CINNAPACK,SIGNATURE BLENDED BEVERAGES,SIGNATURE BEVERAGES OVER ICE,E.T.C so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?
Just got the same text message from the number707-232-7608. When I aske how they got my name they said from Google search. I asked “Josh Mary” a couple other questions like how complex the site was and the response was a request for an email address. Such evasive tactics are a red flag. I texted back that it smelled fishy and I was not interested.
Thanks so much for making up this list! We’ve received an email from Florence Parker – florenceparker9@gmail.com, who is already on your list, and I’ve also received a text message from Helen Banks who isn’t yet on your list: Bhelen283@gmail.com 504-252-0668. In both situations they seem really bent on figuring out if we take credit cards….also in a huge rush!
Good job! I got a suspect email and googled the name and here I am. Saved time in checking this “person” out. THANKS!
I received a request from Josh Mary at joshmary22@gmail.com last week, I’m still in contact with this joker.
“This is Josh Mary, I am hearing impaired. can you handle website design for new company and do you accept credit card payment?”
Really bummed to see it’s just a scammer, any suggestions of how I can mess with him?
Thanks a lot for this post guys! You just saved me a lot of time and a good money. This scam hit my inbox today from Lori Duncan Vause: lorivause@gmail.com.
When I requested more information about this project all I got was evasive answers, so I immediately Googled this and found this post.
Thanks for sharing.
This is what I got from the “Sharon Kane”…….
“Hello,This is Sharon, please i would like to know if you are available for kitchen remodeling and if you do accept credit card as payment, kindly get back to me soon and i can forward you the job details, Thank you.”
-sharonkane310@gmail.com
I googled her email address and came across this website. Everyone please be careful who you reply to.
Does anyone know what their aim is?
Are they trying to steal money?
It’s a charge back scam. They ask you to send money to a third party then charge back the card.
It looks like they’re extending to emailing life coaches. I just got this from larrybarry740@outlook.com who you listed above:
Hello, Am Larry Barry, i would like to know if you are a life coach and if you do accept credit card as payment??i await your response back
Thanks for the scam alert! Just got one of those:
From: Lori vause
lorivause@outlook.com
Hi my name is Lori Vause I want to know If you can design a website for me which is going to be agricultural and also If you accept credit card?
Thanks
I am a life coach and marriage counselor. I just got a new version of the scam via email. Thank you for this post and this thread!
— Matthew Hoelscher
Marriage Coach
==========================================
i will like to know if you work in the areas of spiritual direction, relationships,parenting, and stress management??
I will like you to know the coaching is for 5 ladies in my family, so I want you to get back to me with total estimate for 2 times in a week 5 (Females) for 5 weeks and i want the session to be 2 hours, so i will like to know the total cost for the service asap
Basically i’m currently in the hospital right now due to my health issue and i’ve been advice to stay off internet and cell phone am just contacting you now cause i want to secure this appointment for my family as a surprise to console them and keep them busy while am undergoing my surgery so i hope you can handle them very well??
sharon bright 21yrs…..linda scott 23yrs………rose john 18 yrs……puala jack 24yrs…..shawn wiston…..25
So upon receiving an email from a guy named Chris McConell, I had do some research. Something wasn’t sitting quite right. Sure enough, I stumbled across this page, simply by entering his email into google. It’s the same exact e-mail that Matthew posted:
Hello my name is Chris Mac,i would like to know if you are a life coach, if so!! i will like to know if you work in the areas of spiritual direction,relationships,parenting, and stress management and Anger management, And also do you accept credit card payment ?
Phone 4047211076
Email chrismcconell1222@gmail.com
He also mentioned he was hearing impaired and in the hospital. Glad I found this and my intuition was right!!
Thanks for posting this. I got suspicious and googled his email, chrismcconell1222@gmail.com and found your post. Seems he’s branched out to gyms now.
“Hello my name is Chris. I will like to know your available to do lesson, also I want Flexibility, Strength, and Mobility for my young adults, hope you can handle that for me and what your price? And also do you accept credit card payment?”
“Thanks for your respond, I have 4 peoples that i want them to do that, Cathy20, Mary22, Bob18, Ben20, i want them to do group lesson for 3 days per week for 1 month an hour lesson, can i have the grand 3 days per week for one Month i want them to start on the 20th, Fri, Mon, and Wed, They will be available in the afternoon and evening, let me have the grand estimate.”
I got a live one right now: 903-494-2455
Going by Mr. Mark
Thanks Guys,
Received both these emails for my web design service and decided to Google “Larry Barry Kola nut” and came up with your post. I had no intention of giving money to anyone in any form, but the most annoying is thinking I might have a customer (and taking time to prepare a quote) when obviously I do not – a straight out time waster for me.
Offending email was from Larry Barry
Well done for posting the email addresses. I received one that seemed a quite legit enquiry about getting some life coaching, the reply when I asked for more info was this;
will like to know if you work in the areas of spiritual direction,relationships,parenting, and stress management and Anger management??
“I will like you to know the coaching is for 3 ladies in my family, so I want you to get back to me with total estimate for 2 times in a week 3 (Females) for 5 weeks and i want the session to be 2 hours, so i will like to know the total cost for the service asap
sharon bright 21yrs…..linda scott 23yrs………rose john 18 yrs…..I am presently recuperating from the diagnosis of lung cancer and I will undergo surgery in a couple of days so i’m in the hospital receiving intensive Care.
Hopefully to hear from you soon
Best Regards,
Larry Barry. ”
From the initial email , they seemed focused on payment and whether I accept credit card. I googled his email address and your page came up. So thanks again for posting. Saved me wasting any more time in communication with him/her/them!
Thank you so much for this post which saved me a lot of time and efforts.
We got this from: mathewbensoniyanu488@gmail.com
mathew benson
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1st Email:
Greeting’s i am Mathew Benson i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment because i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located here in the state i want you to understand am going through illness situation at the moment because of my diagnosis of lungs cancer which i will be under going surgery soon and and the company is based on CINNABON CLASSIC ROLL,MINIBON,CINNASWEETIES,CINNABON STIX,CINNAPACK,SIGNATURE BLENDED BEVERAGES,SIGNATURE BEVERAGES OVER ICE,E.T.C so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me?
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2nd Email (Reply):
Thanks so much for the time and understanding God bless i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .. http://www.cinnabon.com… the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site. Note:
(1) I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
(2) I want only English language
(3) I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as http://www.bestfastmeal.org
(4) You will be updating the site for me.
(5) I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
(6) I want the site up and running before ending of next month.
(7) My budget is $5000 to $10,000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1)An estimate
(2)What your full name please?
(3)And will like to know if you are the owner?
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just got this in australia, it looks like they have changed from web design to fishing.
Your Name
larry barry
Preferred Contact Number
0487392921
Email Address
larrybarry740@outlook.com
Your Query
Hello this is Larry Barry how are you doing today and i would like to know if you are available for Fishing Charter,do you accept credit card as mode of payment?..are you the owner?
Add kaiton.james2020@gmail.com to the scammer list
Thanks fir sharing, below is what I received… It started with a request if I accept Credit Card payments which I declined.
Subject: Re: Life Coaching Program
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:02:44 +0000
From: Larry Barry
To: ajw
i will like to know if you work in the areas of spiritual direction,relationships,parenting, and stress management and Anger management??
I will like you to know the coaching is for 3 ladies in my family, so I want you to get back to me with total estimate for 2 times in a week 3 (Females) for 5 weeks and i want the session to be 2 hours, so i will like to know the total cost for the service asap
sharon bright 21yrs…..linda scott 23yrs………rose john 18 yrs….I am presently recuperating from the diagnosis of lung cancer and I will undergo surgery in a couple of days so i’m in the hospital receiving intensive Care
Hoping to hear from you soon
Best Regards,
Larry Barry.
David Powell 972-483-4313 dp367387@gmail.com
And the next day, the exact same hearing impaired text from
Richard Jameson 850-631-4329
Just got a mail from Scott Willson
Name :scott willson
Compnay : farmnet
Email :swillson656@gmail.com
Website URL : farmproduct.net
Phone no:- 406 404 3695
Country: United States
State: california
Message:
Hello! I hope this e-mail finds you well! This is scott willson. I would love to know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me ASAP so i can send you the job details. Regards scott willson New Century Imports http://www.agroamerica.com 406 404 3695 Farmsproducts.net
I received the same sort of email from “chris mcconell” chrismcconell1222@gmail.com
Here is a snippet of our email correspondence:
Good to hear from you, I’m an hearing-impaired and i am looking for 15th or 20th of October, but i don’t know maybe the date is open, if the date is open with you that would be okay, also what is your accurate cost for 5 hours service? I will be giving you the name and the address of the event, Also, what type of card do you accept?
Photo size i want, get back to me with the accurate cost.
4×6
5×7
8×10
11×14
16×20 and 3 portrait of my family
Regards,
Chris
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In another email he changed the venue from San Francisco to Oakland. Right away I thought something was fishy- so I googled, came across this site- thank god. I even reduced my services fee and included more of a package discount for him. Anyway, here is the rest of our correspondence;
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chris mcconell
8:41 PM (1 hour ago)
to me
Thank you so much for your full package of services and i really appreciate you for taking your time to elaborate them to me. The venue name and address is The Diamond Banquet Hall 10 Hegenberger rd Oakland, CA 94621 1-5 pm is the time for the Event. I am okay with the cost of your service. Does that include processing fee + tax because i would need you to do me little favor, i have a little issue with the payment of the event planner, the event planner of the party told me she doesn’t have a credit card machine so i will need you to do me the favor to add her fee together with your fee she has to receive $1200 for the booking of the venue and sum other things that need to be set, so i will like you to get back to me with the total cost so that i can make the payment today. I’m also giving you a tip of $100 if you can do this for me.
Get back to me ASAP so that i can authorize the payment from my end.
Respectfully,
Chris
Tiffany
Hi Chris,
The total doesn’t include paypal’s processing fee which would be $15.24. If you elect to “Send money to a friend via paypal online, there will be no additional fee. It would be a flat $500 charge.
There is no tax on services- This is california law.
I’m not sure I understand your request, also the venue has changed to Oakland now?
That is so strange… Why would you want me involved with the event planner? We are separate entities.
So your communications brought up some red flags in my mind- I googled your email and guess what- I’m not an idiot. You’re a scam artist. Stop wasting my time. & you might want to change your email and approach to scamming service providers such as myself.
Here’s the link to the article- might as well give it up —> http://portlandwebdesignanddevelopment.com/web-design/web-design-scam/
Lose my information and cease contact.
Best,
Tiffany
Light Illusions Photography
lightillusionsphoto.com
Traveling portrait services.
Company : none
Email : cynthiajames0147@gmail.com
Website URL : wear.us , goodwear.us , cynthiachoicedesign.com
Phone no: 9293364302
Country: United States
State: NY, Ohio, VA
message: Hello my name is Cynthia James ,please i will like to know if you do Web design and if you accept credit card as a means of your payment?
I just got a suspicious enquiry for my coaching services from moruarichardgilbert@gmail.com
when I responded they sent this:
5 females coaching session: 1 hours sessions daily for 2 days per week for 5 weeks. “Stella Bright 21yrs, Linda Scott 24yrs, Rose John 23yrs, Puala Jack 24yrs and Sharon Wilson 25yrs”. I want you to understand that i’m securing this appointment for my family as a surprise gift to console them and keep them busy while am undergoing my lung cancer surgery in some weeks time and i do hope you will handle them very well because i need a perfect job done. I want you to get back to me with the total estimate for the service and also the times and days for the session that works best for you.
Just received one from a David Powell, both text and email.
9724834313
Hello, My name is David Powell. I got your information online for dance classes. I’m organizing a surprise dance (like flashmob) for my daughter’s wedding, So i want you to teach the Bridesmaids choreography. Let me know if you can do this?
Regard,
dp367387@ gmail.com
Thanks for the response. Wedding is on the 12th of Nov. The ladies are local. There are 7 Bridesmaids(all ladies) and i want them to choreograph a song by “John Legend” titled “All of me”. I want lessons to be at your studio. I’ll prefer Tues&Thurs 11-1pm, if that’s okay with your schedule. Though the ladies are fully committed to this training, so their timing is pretty flexible. They are not professionals and have no experience in dancing. What is the total cost for 2 hour rehearsals twice a week for 3 weeks? Actually I don’t have a particular style in mind so i want you to help me choose a suitable one. I trust your judgement on that considering it being your field of expertise. I was thinking of this version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2CYedstsiY if the original won’t work. Point is my daughter loves the song so i’m doing this for her. Does the total cost include studio rental fee? What is your full-name, your cell phone and studio address for the private transport driver i’m organizing to locate your place when they are coming. Can i make reservation with my credit card? Cause i won’t be coming in with the ladies due to my current health status. I’m currently under intensive care in preparation for my surgery. I’m doing the booking since the whole surprise is my idea and i will be responsible for all payment.
Regard,
(I at first thought the text was real but when I got the email I became unsure.)
Got this EXACT email from a James Lloyd. When I told him I don’t accept credit cards, communication stopped!
I got exact same mail from David Powell dp367387@gmail.com
Thank you for posting this. I knew from the minute I got the first email that it just didn’t sound right at all (call it gut instinct)! I played along for as long as I could, tried to do my best to assume they are legit, but kept my guard up and then I heard those words “I need you to do me a favor” and that she “was in ICU” (yeah, she emailed me while she was in ICU). I knew my hunch was right! Here’s most of the thread:
from: rstark1969@gmail.com
Hi
I would like to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment?
Regards,
Robin Stark
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Hi Tina
Thank you for taking time to write me back. I’m so sorry I haven’t try to call you, kindly understand that I’m hearing impaired and I will be communicating via text and email, I hope this isn’t going to be a problem? I have small scale business which I want to turn into large scale business now it located in KY and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so I need a best of the best layout design for it. I hope you can handle that for me. Check out this site: http://www.agroamericatrade.com/, I will be happy if you can give me something like that excluding the video. The site would only be informational, so I need you to give me an estimate based on the site I gave you to check out. The estimate should include hosting and I want the same page as the site I gave you to check out. I have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site I gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I don’t have a domain yet but I want the domain name as starksfarmproducts.us
3. you will be updating the site for me.
4. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
5. I want the site up and running before ending of next month.
6. My budget is $4000 to $5000
Kindly get back to me with:
I. An Estimate
II. Cell-Phone Number
Regards,
Robin Stark
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Hi Tina
Thank you for taking time to write me back. Below is my answers to your questions. I hope it helps for you to provide the estimate on time.
1. Yes, I will go with 3years
2. I will like the domain privacy included
3. I found your contact on local business directory.
4. Yes, I hope you can have it done before then.
5. You will get the graphics and logo immediately we work on the payment and ready to start the project.
6. English and Spanish.
7. 2751 Fitzgerald Industrial Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42104
8. 502-625-8177
9. Go with the numbers of pages that will make the job look good.
10. I don’t have a social media account yet. Do I need to get one?
I will be looking forward to read from you about the estimate. Thank you!
Robin Stark
__________________________________
Hi
Thanks for your response. I’m okay with the estimate and I want to proceed so I will be depositing $1,000.00 using credit card so work can commence ASAP. I understand the text contents and logos, are among the crucial elements needed to get this project start. In that case, I need you to do me a favor. The reason I need this favor from you, is because the consultant does not have the facility to charge my credit cards and I am presently admitted to an ICU, awaiting surgery, so I have no means to pay the consultant. I hope you can please consider helping me out here. I’ll await your respond about that. Thanks and God bless you!
Regards,
Robin Stark
We got one here – I explained we were very busy but once a technician was available we would have one do a site visit –
Thanks for the reply Sharon, have experienced burglary in the past at my former house months ago and i have decided to get a security cameras in my new house that i just bought here in the state,I would need you to install 6 HD quality cameras with DVR system in my new house and here is my address in 106 Beverly St, Portland, ME 04103. i don’t know much about i security cameras but my house is a 3 bedroom and 1 baths, is 1,502 sqft and i will want like 2 indoor enclosure cameras with lens in the living room and in the kitchen i also want 4 IR day and night bullet cameras all around my compound,and also i will like to be able to view the camera remotely on my laptop so i will want you to get back to me with the total estimate for the camera prices and installation.
Thanks.
Lori Duncan
loriduncan89@aol.com
—–Original Message—–
To: loriduncan89
Sent: Wed, Nov 2, 2016 6:17 am
Subject: Survey for Security Cameras
Hi Lori,
We’d like to have a tech come to your home to do a survey so we can provide a quote for security cameras. Would you be available tomorrow the 3rd at 1pm or something in the timeframe of tomorrow afternoon? The tech who is most familiar with this type of work is available in Portland tomorrow. Please let me know if tomorrow will work and if not perhaps you could provide alternative dates/times that will work better for you.
Thanks
Steve
From: Lori Duncan [mailto:loriduncan89@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2016 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: Survey for Security Cameras
Good morning
am currently in the hospital my doctor placed me on rest ahead of my surgery and am planning to move into the house in the 13th of November and i want everything ready before then so i want you to give me estimate base on the information i gave you then my house agent will be available when you are ready to work.
Lori Duncan
loriduncan89@aol.com
Lori – Would your house agent be available for the site survey? We cannot do a quote unless we have access to the
location where the equipment will be placed. Please advise – This needs to be done sooner than later if you want an install by November 13th – we are extremely busy.
Thank you!
Sharon
Havent heard a word since my last email -!!!
I just got the same one:
From: lori duncan [mailto:loriduncan89@outlook.com]
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 10:48 AM
Subject: Website: Contact Form
Good morning,
My name is Lori Duncan and am hearing impaired. I just bought a new home and i will like to confirm if you install security cameras and also if you accept credit card as forms of payment ?have a great day and God bless you, i hope to read back from you soon.
Regards,
Duncan.
From: lori duncan [mailto:loriduncan89@outlook.com]
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: Website: Contact Form
Good evening,
Thanks for the reply, have experienced burglary in the past at my former house months ago and i have decided to get a security cameras in my new house that i just bought here in the state,I would need you to install 6 1080p quality cameras with DVR system in my new house and here is my address 35310 Roger Ave my house is a bungalow and built with brick and there are attic space to make things easy i don’t know much about security cameras but my house is a 3 bedroom and 2 baths, is 1,344 sq ft and i will want like 2 indoor enclosure cameras with lens in the living room and in the kitchen i also want 4 IR day and night bullet cameras all around my compound,and also i will like to be able to view the camera remotely on my laptop so i will want you to get back to me with the total estimate for the camera prices and installation.
Regards,
Duncan.
From: lori duncan [mailto:loriduncan89@outlook.com]
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: Website: Contact Form
Good evening,
Thanks for the response, am currently in the hospital my doctor placed me on rest ahead of my surgery and am planning to move into the house on the 25th of April and i want everything ready before then and for my alarm quotation i will want my master bedroom door and 2 windows protected along side the living room door and 2 windows making it 2 doors and 4 windows and also two smoke detectors and two carbon monoxide detectors to the alarm quotation , my budget for all installation is $4,000 to $5,500. so i want you to give me estimate base on the information i gave you then my house agent will be available when you are ready to work.God bless you.
I work at a restaurant and we just got an email from this Lori Duncan. She likes to close the email with “God bless” and use “Duncan.” for signature. Glad to confirm that this is a scam. The email she is using is Loriduncan2571@gmail.com
Just got this in the email box….
On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 2:51 AM, Mark Collins wrote:
Hello, how are you doing today? I’m Mark Collins, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do accept credit cards ?
Regards,
Mark Collins
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On Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 11:40 AM, mascaroc . wrote:
Hi Mark,
….simple reply asking for more information
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Here is the job details i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in CA and the company is based on importing and exporting of crude Oil such as petroleum, gasoline, oil and gas so i need a best of the best layout design for it. If yes, make me proud
Sample of what i needed .http://www.med.govt.nz/…. the site is informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as aramidecrudeoil.com
4. You will be updating the site for me.
5. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. I want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $5,000 to $10,000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) An estimate….
(2) Your cell phone number….
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner of the company….
(4) Where you are located….
(5) What type of credit card do you accept for payment…..
Regards,
Mark Collins
I wasted my time on a proposal but had no other correspondence that included the credit card scam. Probably because I told him I did not accept Credit Cards only checks and electronic payments via Quick Books. I guess he figured he could still work me somehow.
The email was the same as ones above. Wish I knew that then. Now I do. Never again!
BTW it was a Robert Jonas this time.
Thanks!
Got this one: “Hello, I am Thomas Nicolas i need know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment ?”
From Thomas Nicolas scohol20@gmail.com
Received the same scam, started with text, then tried to do a call with him, but connection kept dropping. Then switched to email back and forth. Wasted our time
Scammer info used on me:
davidgreogery@gmail.com
(504) 535-5808
I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in CA and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as cassava, kolanut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as TNtopfarmproduce.com
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $2500 to $5000
Kindly get back to me with an estimate. Thanks
I got an email from a chris mcconell to my business asking for my services. They asked the classic question if I accept credit card payments. What tipped me off immediately was the poor grammar and use of language.
I just received this email from joekelly1417@hotmail.com. I thought something was weird about it, because they asked for my email address and I received this via email. I did not respond.
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Hello
How are you doing today? my name is Joe Kelly I’m a retired Surgeon in the Army. Who Served in Iraq and Afghanistan, I read about your moving service on a business directory I would like to know if you can do Moving for my old apartment and will you be able to get me an estimate? Also what to know if you accept all major type of credit card for payment? and also want you to get back to me with ur Email address so i give you my Moving details Thanks i hope to hear from you soonest.
Regards,
Joe Kelly
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Sharon Kane seems to be a popular one. I had something similar to this a year ago, but that time they were blind and want a home theater (LOL) and wanted a favor of me to charge an additional $6000 to their credit card and pay their movers $4800.Same scam.
“From: Sharon Kane
Subject: security camera installation
Hello my name is Kane and am hearing impaired, I just bought a new home and i will like to confirm if you install security cameras and also if you accept credit card as forms of payment ? have a great day ahead and i hope to hear back from you soon.
Regards,
Kane.”
Mark Collins
Here is the job details i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in CA and the company is based on importing and exporting of crude Oil such as petroleum, gasoline, oil and gas so i need a best of the best layout design for it. If yes, make me proud
Sample of what i needed .http://www.med.govt.nz/…. the site is informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as aramidecrudeoil.com
4. You will be updating the site for me.
5. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. I want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $5,000 to $10,000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) An estimate….
(2) Your cell phone number….
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner of the company….
(4) Where you are located….
(5) What type of credit card do you accept for payment…..
Regards,
Mark Collins
Mark Collins markcollin99@gmail.com
just thought id through it out there hes trying every type of service. we are a computer repair and security system installation company and he wanted cameras installed. was fishy from the begging so i decided to play along and see where it goes.
his email is dave scott davescott2324@gmail.com
classic scammer been all over the web for years…
Just googled the email and this website came up, I am copy and pasting the email here, I am a home security company:
Good afternoon,
My name is Lori Duncan and am hearing impaired. I just bought a new home and i will like to confirm if you install security cameras and also if you accept credit card as forms of payment ?Happy new year and God bless you, i hope to read back from you soon.Please reply to my other email loriduncan89@mail.com
Regards,
Duncan.
Just got this yesterday. Googled her email as it did not sit right with me. We are a GC in the Kansas City metro.
sharonkane310@gmail.com
Initial email to me:
Hello,This is Sharon, please i would like to know if you are available for kitchen remodeling and if you do accept credit card as payment, kindly get back to me soon and i can forward you the job details, Thank you.
My response asked for additional details of the project plus contact information and home address.
Response:
Thanks for your reply back….I just purchase the house for my mum here in the city, while i want all the house bathroom/kitchen renovation done because have been looking for a good Contractor that can go into the house and write me an estimate quote for it and also when are you going to be free to go into the house to get me the estimate?
Thank you all for starting this as I was quickly able to read through some details and will no longer waste time on this individual
I jus t received the same message:
Hello am Adriane nice talking to you on text msg, Here is the job details
I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in Town and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible http://www.dupont.com/industries/agriculture.html the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want 20 of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as
premiumfarmproduce.com
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. how many weeks it will take you to get the site ready?
7. My budget is $4000 to $10000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) your cell phone number
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner ??
Adriane (518) 310-6919
Our dance studio has received 2 of these scams. One from brownmatthew096@gmail.com and one from matthewschwartz308@gmail.com
Hello,this is Mr Matthew.I got your information online for dance classes.I’m organizing a surprise dance (like flash mob) for my daughter’s wedding, So i want you to teach the Bridesmaids choreography.Let me know if you can do this
In both instances, the teacher contacted them and they didn’t want to pay via paypal and were in the hospital and wouldn’t be able to come in in person.
I also recently received this request from laxgilandon2@gmail.com:
how are you doing today? This is Gilando Singleton, Are you available for Ballet Lessons? and do you accept credit card for payment? i will also like to know if you are the owner or manager?? kindly get back to me as soon as possible.
He also sent this response:
Thanks for the quick response, Actually i am hearing impaired, that’s why I’m reaching out via email right now. I can pay for extra credit card charges, I want to organize Ballet Lesson for my kids on the 20th of February twice per week, it’s gonna last for 8 weeks.
Here are their names and ages below
Aimee Singleton 17yrs
Anita Singleton 13yrs
Rhonda Singleton 18yrs
Mercy Singleton 15yrs
Jennifer Singleton 11yrs
Actually, they have no idea about Ballet lessons, and i want them to be the best among your student,Also i want to know if you can give them private lesson in group and i want you to know that this is a Surprise package for my children.. Kindly let me know the total cost so i can schedule an appointment for them. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks.
Very strange!
You have a new message:
Via: https://www.thefoggylemon.com/
Message Details:
Name Cole Mayer
Subject Website Design Needed
Message Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Cole Mayer, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks Mayer
Email colemayer007@gmail.com
Sent on: 8 April, 2017
Thank you!
I reponded asking him to call me… this was his reply:
Thanks for getting back to me, I have business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in SC and the company is based on importing and exporting of Salon Equipment such as Dryer,hair cream,Weavon,Hairdressing,Clippers, i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible.http://govliquidation.com… I have a private consultant that has the text content and logo for the site. the site would only be information, so i need you to give me an estimate.
I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as
C.MSALON
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of 3 months.
7. My budget is $5000 to $10,000
8.Give me your personal cell phone number
9.Are you the Owner
I’m sorry that I’ve to do this right through the Email because I had a tumor in my left ear canal and it’s affecting my hearing & having an earache on both ears. My doctor advises me to avoid using a cellphone or headphone at the moment till after my surgery, which is why I can’t call you to give you more details.Thanks
I responded to him after reading this website lol I am going to see how far this goes just because I have nothing better to do :)
I’ve got a new one the other day. And I am having a lot of fun work him. He pulled the “I have cancer” card and since I just lost my mom, aunt and uncle to cancer, I’m going to ruin him. Does anyone know where I can download some ransom ware or a way to send him to a site where he would get a nasty virus? I’m thinking I could get his IP address too and scare him a bit somehow. I’d rather infect his computer though so he can’t keep doing this. Or just waste a massive amount of his time. Any ideas? The lesson here: don’t mess with a developer and don’t lie about having cancer.
Here was his name and address. he was pitching a fashion store front.
Timothy Roy Bush
Here’s another one to add to your list:
michaeljacob400@gmail.com
Same scam, incl. kola nuts!
And yet another Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa SCAM :
karlwethington161@gmail.com
(720) 378-8962
( Google Voice txt: Hello My name is Karl Wethington i will like to know if you can handle web design for a new company ? and also do you accept credit card ? )
I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in city and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check
excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as http://www.premium-farm.biz
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $3,500 to $8,500
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) An estimate
(2) And will like to know if you are the owner ?
(3) Your cell number
Have a*´¨)
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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ *Great Day
Thank you
I have a mobile DJ service and I’ve gotten two of these looking to “book down” a DJ for a wedding on such and such date. We have a budget of 1300 dollars, do you take credit cards. 1st time luckily I was booked already and sent back an email to that note, two weeks later I get the same email different name and different wedding date.
received one last year from Lori Duncan. Just received another from :
fernando vaquez
E-Mail: fernandovaq52@gmail.com
Subject: security camera installation
Message: Good afternoon,
My name is Lori Duncan and am hearing impaired. I just bought a new home and i will like to confirm if you install security cameras and also if you accept credit card as forms of payment ?have a great day and God bless you, i hope to read back from you soon.Please reply to my other email loriduncan89@mail.com
Regards,
Duncan.
Im a dance teacher and David Powell did the same thing, wanting private lessons for his daughters wedding, hospital, hearing impaired- wanted me to download Authorize.net or Intuit to pay
Got another one today!
“Hello i’m Darren Blake.
I will like you to handle website design for a new company I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in MN and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agricultural products such as Chilly,Garlic, Ginger, Cumin,Pepper,Saffron,Nutmeg. kindly bear with me I just had an ear surgery and I have been advised to stay off the phone till I’m fully recovered. That is why I am contacting you via email for now. But we can text each other if you are okay with that. And do you also accept credit card and what type?
I will need your Company address, email address, name and Phone Number also as soon as possible please.
Regards,
Darren”
Here is another alias to add to the same scammer:
Name: michael jack
Email: michaeljack400@gmail.com
Subject: web design needed
Message: Hello i am michael i need to know if you can handle website design for a new company and i also need to know if you accept credit cards as form of payment ? i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me?
I just received this same email form this sender as well.
I just received this one from the same character. It didn’t read right and a quick Google search confirmed my suspicions!
name : michael jack
company : masterlime
email : michaeljack400@gmail.com
phone :
message : Hello i’m michael I need a website for my business. Are you available to handle that for me?
This is about 4 th or 5th time I got this Again Good Day..I am Michelle Walter I’m hearing impaired, I need a DJ service book down for my upcoming Wedding July 8. 2017. Our budget is approximately $1,300. Let me know if you are available and Okay with the price and do you accept credit card as form of payment??
This is happening in the UK now I’m so glad I put this email address in google to check it out
I’m a freelance dance teacher and had this conversation today. The Red flags – claiming to be in hospital with a hearing impairment (so unable to speak on the phone) – not giving me details of location and asking for my full address – saying he can only pay by credit card and asking me to sign up to a legitimate service called ‘intuit’ – have continued the conversation to try and gather more information but obviously not giving details.
First email sent 7th June 2017 – from David Powell
Hello, My name is David I got your information online for dance classes. I’m organizing a surprise dance (like flashmob) for my daughter’s wedding, So i want you to teach the Bridesmaids choreography. Let me know if you can do this?
Regard,
MY REPLY
Hi David
Thank you for your email, that’s a lovely idea for your daughter’s wedding.
To get an idea of whether I can help you can please answer the questions below.
What date is the wedding?
How many bridesmaids would be involved?
I’m based in South East London but can travel, whereabouts are they all based/ where can they travel to for the lessons?
Do you have a song/theme for the dance in mind?
Is there someone amongst the bridesmaids who I can coordinate with?
If you’d like to speak over the phone to clarify more details you can call me on 07875001931. I’m available to speak this afternoon after 4.15pm.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm wishes
BIG RED FLAGS IN HIS RESPONSE BELOW
Thanks for the response am only available via email or text due to my hearing problem okay. Wedding is on the 7th of next month. The ladies are local. There are 10 Bridesmaids(all ladies) and i want them to choreograph a song by “John Legend” titled “All of me”. I want lessons to be at your studio. I’ll prefer Tues&Thurs 11-1pm, if that’s okay with your schedule. Though the ladies are fully committed to this training, so their timing is pretty flexible. They are not professionals and have no experience in dancing. What is the total cost for 2 hour rehearsals twice a week for 3 weeks? Actually I don’t have a particular style in mind so i want you to help me choose a suitable one. I trust your judgement on that considering it being your field of expertise. I was thinking of this version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2CYedstsiY if the original won’t work. Point is my daughter loves the song so i’m doing this for her. Does the total cost include studio rental fee? What is your full-name, your cell phone and studio address for the private transport driver i’m organizing to locate your place when they are coming. Can i make reservation with my credit card? Cause i won’t be coming in with the ladies due to my current health status. I’m currently under intensive care in preparation for my surgery. I’m doing the booking since the whole surprise is my idea and i will be responsible for all payment.
Regard,
MY REPLY
Hi David
Thank you for your email. It’s completely fine to communicate via email thank you for explaining.
That’s a very beautiful song, I can certainly create something special for the bridesmaids to perform.
Just to clarify I don’t have my own studio, I hire spaces to accommodate my clients. When you say that the bridesmaids are local, can you specify which area of London you mean? Would Greenwich be a good location?
Pending confirmation of studio booking I can do 11.30am-1.30pm on Tuesdays and 11am-1pm on Thursdays starting on Tues 13th June.
My fee is £60 per hour but I can offer 12 hours of teaching for £680. You can pay half now to reserve the booking and the remainder will be due before the final session on 29th June. I will absorb the cost of the studio hire in my fee.
I’ll send you an invoice with my details for making a bank transfer and will send details of the studio once you’ve confirmed all the details above.
RED FLAGS AGAIN IN HIS REPLY
Everything sounds good with me, but i can only pay with my card It will be more convenient for me if you can run my card with other merchant maybe your bank merchant will be more preferable ,because my broker advice me not to run my card with Venmo or Pay Pal, Square ,sorry for any inconveniences it might cost you ..you can set up Intuit card merchant on your mobile phone and you connect it to your bank account ..it will just take few minute to take to download to your mobile phone and it good to run credit card its easier and faster
UGH SO UPSET ABOUT THIS!!!
I am a photographer in the Orlando area. I had a “Larry Sean” contact me via text asking me to shoot his family reunion. There would be five families needing individual portraits and a number of candid shots. Budget is $1700 and, oh, do you take credit cards? I was naive to ‘his’ scheme so far. Oh, what credit card services do you use for payments?–Square Register and PayPal…um…do you think you could apply for a different merchant account?
After several days of working through the application process for one payment company, I inform him I’m ready to accept his payment. I spend time writing up a contract for services.
Then…he tries to spring the trap. The event coordinator is not able to take CC payments. Could he overpay me and then could I send the overpayment to the event coordinator to the tune of $2200, plus my deposit and $100 in tips for my time doing this.
Starting to smell a rat.. Um…no… I would be happy to photograph your event, but I am not comfortable being the middle man in paying other companies for your event. After several times more insisting that I take the payment and me refusing…..radio silence.
All that time spent writing up contracts, looking up additional equipment costs, texting the ‘client’, applying for an additional credit merchant account….wasted.
@prem At least you didn’t go through that whole process and loose $2200 as well. I recommend anyone and everyone Google the name or email address of any potential clients.
yes me too, we spent time writing the contract hahahaha, I hate them
I am a developer for Creative Concept Industries and this site helped me spot these scammers. Here is the latest in this series:
This is Derek Alfred, I will like you to handle website design for a new company I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in MN and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agricultural products such as Chilly,Garlic, Ginger, Cumin,Pepper,Saffron,Nutmeg. kindly bear with me I just had an ear surgery and I have been advised to stay off the phone till I’m fully recovered. That is why I am contacting you via email for now. But we can text each other if you are okay with that. And do you also accept credit card and what type?
Thanks
simon4shawntee@gmail.com (SCAMMER)
Received a similar scam. Asking to book a full event from venue to entertainment for a surprise anniversary party with a budget of $8000, asked right away if I take credit cards. He did talk to me on the phone, very broken English and bad connection. After feeling uneasy I asked for a copy of their ID and credit card. They told me nevermind lol
Mitchaell Mabo
Maboreje3@gmail.com
812-329-0706
Received this text message from 812-329-0706:
Good Morning, Am Mabo.I need you to plan & coordinate my 20th years marriage anniversary plz let me know your availability on the 19th of August, 2017?
Scam?
THANK YOU! Just got this same exact email and felt wrong about it but now I know why. Email was from John Roy – johnroy490@yahoo.com
Simon’s attempt at scamming me today.
Name
Simon Shawntee
Phone
(000) 000-0000
Email
simon4shawntee@gmail.com
How did you hear about us?
Google Search
How Can We Help?
What can we help you with?
New Website
Tell us about your project or ask any question you might have about our services
I have business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in SC and the company is based on importing and exporting of Salon Equipment such as Dryer,hair cream,Weavon,Hairdressing,Clippers, i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible. http://govliquidation.com… I have a private consultant that has the text content and logo for the site. the site would only be information, so i need you to give me an estimate.
1. I want 20pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as S.SALON
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of 3months.
7. My budget is $5000 to $10,000
8.Give me your personal cell phone number
9.Are you the Owner
From: joekelly1417@hotmail.com
8/15/17
Hello
How are you doing today? my name is Joe Kelly I’m a retired Surgeon in the Army. Who Served in Iraq and Afghanistan,Am Hearing Impaired i would like to know if you do install Garage Door ,do you accept credit card for the payment ? and i will also like you to get back to me with your workshop Address and Your Cell Phone number ASAP
Regards,
Joe Kelly
********
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 2:45:55 PM
To: ‘Joe Kelly’
Subject: RE: Garage Door…
Why do you need address and cell phone?
*****
To: erica@*******.com
Subject: Re: Garage Door…
Nothing for us to talk better via text msg that`s why i`m asking for us cell phone
***
To: ‘Joe Kelly’
Subject: RE: Garage Door…
What city is service needed in?
***
To: erica*****.com
Subject: Re: Garage Door…
Knoxville, TN
***
To: ‘Joe Kelly’
Subject: RE: Garage Door…
Whats the address and phone number, what problem are you having with your door?
***
From: Joe Kelly
i want you to do the job on Garage Door get it installed and Window & Repair in the house i just bought a 3 Bedroom in the city it’s a new house so i need the Garage Door Services., i will like you to do me a favor due to my sickness in the hospital for my surgery due to my lung cancer and i will be very glad if you can handle everything for me,but i will love to come back to reside at the new home so i will like it to be fix before i arrive
I will be paying for the inspection of the property for proper handling and estimation Please do provide me with the total cost for of the Garage Door and Window service, i will like to make a deposit of $1000 for the inspection and estimation of the property
House Address:10459 Wellington Chase Ln,
Knoxville, TN
i will be making payment as soon as possible because i have less time but the most important thing here now is that the keys you will use in entering the house and do some checking are still with the initial owner and i have text-ed him and he got back to me that they will send the keys to the contractors that will handle the Garage Door which will be you and you will need to do me a little favor about the initial owner so you can gain entrance to the house ?
Thanks
Joe
***
Like really…I knew from the first email this was a scam but would feel bad if it was a legit person that couldn’t hear well…
Here is a recent one:
> On Aug 17, 2017, at 7:52 AM, gabriel carlos wrote:
>
> Hi good morning I’m Gabriel I will like to know if you can handle website design for a new company?
>
> Thank you
NEXT EMAIL >
On Aug 17, 2017, at 8:18 AM, gabriel carlos wrote:
Thanks for your swift response here’s the job details i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in CA and the company is based on importing and exporting of crude Oil such as petroleum, gasoline, oil and gas so i need a best of the best layout design for it. If yes, make me proud Sample of what i needed .http://www.med.govt.nz/…. the site is informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
NEXT EMAIL >
On Aug 18, 2017, at 8:47 AM, gabriel carlos wrote:
I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs i want only English language i don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as aramidecrudeoil.com You will be updating the site for me i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site, i want the site up and running before ending of next month,my budget is $5,000 to $10,000 Kindly get back to me with:
(1) An estimate….
(2) Your cell phone number….
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner of the company
(4) Where you are located….
(5) What type of credit card do you accept for payment.
Regards
Thanks for the heads up. Received the same email earlier today (take credit card?, need website, $7500 budget). I asked him to call me to discuss.
Called from 812-329-0706. I asked him how he heard about the agency and said he found us on Yelp. The nam/email used was Mike Papaya. – mikepapaya10@gmail.com
We are in Plano, TX.
Got the same thing yesterday, same name an email.
Just received an email from simon4shawntee@gmail.com
Name – Simon Shawntee
Email – simon4shawntee@gmail.com
Phone – 0000000000
Message – Website Design Needed
Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Simon Shawntee, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks Shawntee
and another one from June 19 2017
Name – Simon Demetrice
Email – simondemetrice007@gmail.com
Phone – 0000000000
Message – Website Design Needed
Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Simon Demetrice, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks Demetrice
Email 1:
Name : Simon Shawntee
Email Address : simon4shawntee@gmail.com
Subject : Website Design Needed
Message : Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Simon Shawntee, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks
Email 2:
Thanks for getting back to me, I have business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in SC and the company is based on importing and exporting of Salon Equipment such as Dryer,hair cream,Weavon,Hairdressing,Clippers, i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible. http://govliquidation.com… I have a private consultant that has the text content and logo for the site. the site would only be information, so i need you to give me an estimate.
1. I want 20pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as S.SALON
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of 3months.
7. My budget is $5000 to $10,000
8.Give me your personal cell phone number
9.Are you the Owner
On Sep 5, 2017, at 12:27 AM, michelle walter wrote:
Hello I’m Michelle Walter hearing impaired, I need a DJ service book down for my upcoming Wedding September 23. 2017. Our budget is approximately $1,600. Let me know if you are available and Okay with the
price and do you accept credit card as form of payment??
Just got this email from Marybarban2016@gmail.com
“Hello, My name is Maria Graciela I would like to know if you’re available for web design and do you accept credit card as Method of Payment?, I would have love to talk to you on the phone in regards of the Service needed but I am hearing impaired So i can only be reach via Text or Email. I hope you Understand.
Thank you and God bless you
Maria.”
So glad this web post exists, and thank god I googled just out of curiousity. Don’t let yourself get scammed and always do your research!!
Name – Simon Shawntee
Email – simon4shawntee@gmail.com
Phone – 0000000000
Message – Website Design Needed
Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Simon Shawntee, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks Shawntee
I got a similar email today :)
EMail: mikepapaya10@gmail.com
Postal Address Provided: 2291 pipestone Ct Orlando Florida 32818
Thanks for your response i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in city and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as http://www.premium-farm.me
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $3,500 to $8,500
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) An estimate
(2) And will like to know if you are the owner ?
(3) Your cell number
Have a*´¨)
¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*¨)
(¸.·´ (¸.·´ *Great Day
Thank you
Mike
812) 329-0706
They just keep coming…
Watch out for these guys, don’t give them your cell.
-Juan
From: monica morgan
Subject: Re: WEB
Date: October 2, 2017 at 11:41:47 AM PDT
To: Us
Thanks for your swift response Pat,
Here is the job details :
I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in city and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible http://www.agroamerica.com the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as http://www.premium-farm.me
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $5,000 to $7,500
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) your cell phone number
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner ?
Best Regards
Monica
I want to add other email address–> peter brown JAMESWALTER8000@GMAIL.COM
They ask you if you are the owner
They ask you right away about the payment process
Thank you.I have a business that i want to turn into standard business is base on teetwhitening so i need a best of the best layout design for it. i need you to check out this site but https://pearlywhites.comi need something more perfect than this if its possible. the site would only be informationa, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as Jamesteetwitening.com
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want th e site up and running before ending of this month.
7. My Budget is $4000 to $7000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2)Your cell phone niumb
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner ??
Thank you for posting this! I heard from “Mick Christian” today. He was looking for a psychotherapist.
Just received the same email, but from a Monica Morgan. monicamorgan28@yahoo.com
The only reason I found this post was because the entire email was too sketchy and I decided to google the number they called from to make sure.
I don’t even understand how this scam would work with a marketing firm as you would have to be an idiot to send them a money order check of $1,000. I think this scam is meant to target desperate web developers and I hope no one falls for it.
Good luck, everyone!
Got this in my email today:
Name: Simon Shawntee
Email: simon4shawntee@gmail.com
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Website Design Needed
Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Simon Shawntee, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks Shawntee
I never get these types of emails…so a simple Google search led me here.
Also, scams are going on in Craigslist, I got a project offer, and it looked legit, the scammers are getting better and better, be careful out there!! Fortunately for me, I also scrutinize everything know a days and when something is off I follow up just to make sure, and sure enough it was a scam.
Hope this helps
Heard from this guy today:
Simon Shawntee
1-650-761-1864
12:44 PM (3 hours ago)
to me
I have business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in SC and the company is based on importing and exporting of Salon Equipment such as Dryer,hair cream,Weavon,Hairdressing,Clippers, i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible. http://govliquidation.com… I have a private consultant that has the text content and logo for the site. the site would only be information, so i need you to give me an estimate.
1. I want 20pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as S.SALON
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of 3months.
7. My budget is $5000 to $10,000
8. Are you the Owner
I got this exact one today!
She’s back — monicamorgan28@yahoo.com website design request – and SCAMMER.
received the same, but do not understand the purpose of such spam
I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in city and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible http://www.agroamerica.com the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as http://www.premium-farm.me
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $5,000 to $7,500
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) your cell phone number
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner ?
The follow up to this email, when you reply with answers, asks you to wire a third party money to release materials, photos, etc. Then they cancel the credit card transaction or the card is found to be stolen and the money isn’t given to you. Then you’re out the money you sent to the third party.
Davepowell963@gmail.com sent us a request almost exactly like this scam yesterday. Beware. It’s now an aerial furniture company and he wants to meet us in person, lol. Graphic designers be warned.
Just received this scam inquiry on 11/7/2017. Going to play along with these idiots. More and likely it’s coming from a far away country since these emails are being generated in the wee hours of the morning. Their English is atrocious
Hello Ken, Thanks for your prompt respond and am glad to hear from you. I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in KY and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. I hope you can handle that for me. Check out this site: http://www.agroamerica.com, I will be happy if you can give me something better than this if its possible. The site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out. The estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out. I have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as soamsbj-ky.com
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $3000 to $4000
Kindly get back to me with:
I. An Estimate
II. Cell-Phone Number
Regards Ben.
Got one from Simon Shawntee Demetrice 10 minutes ago and the message is a carbon copy (BCC rather) of another in this thread. I always research potential clients and lookie here, now I’m in a scam prevention support group lol.
Uff thank goodness I found this and other blogs revealing the truth about these scammers. First E-mail I got from them was in August 2017 it read:
Thanks for your swift response and l have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in city and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.farmhopethrive.org/…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as abxijefarmproduce.org
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $4000 to $10000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) your cell phone number
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner ??
Thank you
——
I felt it to be fishy and did not even bother replying after that. Never heard from them since then. However, 11/05/17 I got a text for web design request. I had replied to their initial inquiry only to get this(which triggered my memory to that email):
Thanks for the message, I have a small scale business which I want to turn into a large scale business, now it located in Alaska and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so I need the best layout design for it. Would be pleased if you could, I will need you to check out this site but I need something more perfect than this site if its possible.http://www.agroamerica.com… the site would only be informational, so I need you to give an estimate based on the site I gave you and should include hosting and I want the same page as the site I give you, so check it out and I have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
——————
To me it sounds way too similar to the email wording even though the URLs are different and certain words have been changed/omitted. What do you all think? I have received advice to just keep going along and see if I get the same results you have but not sure if it would safe to do so.
@melanie It’s the same scam. Don’t waste your time.
We got the same scam offer from shawnteedemetrice@yahoo.com with the salon import export business.
She used the wrong example site though. She said she wanted a site that looked like
http://govliquidation.com.
Must have gotten her scam pretexts mixed up.
I kept trying to get a phone consultation so that I could help her from getting scammed, lol.
Good morning I’m Monica I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards?
Thanks Monica
simonshawnteedemetrice@gmail.com
contacted me today regarding web design
scam.
Your Name
Simon Shawntee Demetrice
Your email
simonshawnteedemetrice@gmail.com
Phone
0000000000
Website
http://govliquidation.com
Message
Website Design Needed
Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Simon Shawntee Demetrice, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks Demetrice
Thanks for the info!!!
Just got this same phishing email from: rebeccahias@outlook.com
Good Day, My name is Kenethan James I could have love to give you a call but am in the meeting that’s why i send an email to you . Well i got your contact among the best web design on Facebook I will like to know if you do web design and do you accept credit card as payment, If yes Here is the job details
I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in OR and the company is based on importing and exporting of crude Oil such as petroleum, gasoline, oil and gas so i need a best of the best layout design for it. If yes, make me proud So i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?.
Sample of what i needed https://www.nzog.com the site is informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site. also But concerning the payment i want you to understand that im having problems with Pay Pal and Square charging my credit card through these days. Do you have a Flint merchant or you can download it so that we can make the payment smoothly without problems, hope to hear from you soon thanks.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as bestfarmproduce.com
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. I want the site up and running before end of next month.
7. My budget is $3000 to $5000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) An estimate
(2) And will like to know if you are the owner of the company?
Hi,
Andros here from https://dasvale.com.
We’ve been getting things like this for years. However, they never get to the scamming pitch… I guess because we always answer requesting their company info, and that we only work with legitimate companies.
It’s a hard thing… You get an email from a “prospective customer”, You want to be welcoming and not suspicious. You’re like “Yes, here at dasVale, we do do website design and development”, “Yes we can take credit cards”…. But at the end, these scammer are all the same – they’re just wasting Your Time.
I got three scammers below (probably all the same person):
———————————————-
SCAMMER:
From: shawnteedemetrice@yahoo.com
Sent: Thu 11/30/2017 7:00 AM
Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Shawntee Demetrice, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks Demetrice
———————————————–
SCAMMER:
From: angelinaharrison2017@yahoo.com
Sent: Wed 5/10/2017 6:43 PM
Thanks for your swift response .I hope you are had a great day,I’ve to do this through e-mail cos of the tumor in my left ear and it affects my hearing, I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in city and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible http://www.agroamerica.com the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Here is the job details:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as http://www.premium-farm.biz
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $3,500 to $8,500
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) your cell phone number
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner ??
Regard
Angelina
From: angelina harrison [mailto:angelinaharrison2017@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 8:41 AM
Subject: web design
Hello am Angelina i wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?
———————————————
SCAMMER:
From: Winstonjimmy68@gmail.com
Sent: Fri 11/3/2017 5:54 AM
Message: This is Winston Jimmy, I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in FL and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as (topfarmproduce.market) 4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
7. My budget is $4000 to $6000
Kindly get back to me with an estimate.
I received that exact email from angelinaharrison2017@yahoo.com yesterday. A quick google search and I found your page. Thanks for posting! Now on to some real clients :)
These spammers are changing their MO. Mr. “Jimmy” just sent me an email:
From: Winston Jimmy
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 12:55 PM
Subject: Website design
Hello, This is Winston Jimmy, I have a small business and i need a website on it. Are you available for the job? Thank you,
Thanks to Azunga for providing this time-saving information.
Thanks for this site! You saved me time better spent with real clients! I got this thru the contact form on my website today.
Name: Winston
Business or Group: Jimmy Export Products
Phone Number: 5204153630
Email: Winstonjimmy68@gmail.com
Tell me a little about your business or group: Website Design
What services are you interested in: This is Winston Jimmy, I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in FL and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as (topfarmproduce.market)
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
7. My budget is $4000 to $6000
Kindly get back to me with an estimate.
Here’s another one — needing custom ice cream for her “little daughter’s 6th birthday” when she was having surgery overseas for her hearing impairment. Yeah, right!
jillcarlos85@gmail.com
I will need you to do me little favor, I have a little issue,the event planner of the venue told me that he doesn’t has facility to credit card machine for now so I will need you to do me the favour by adding his fee together with your charges he has to receive $3,550 via cash deposit for the bookings and logistics so i will like you to get back to me with the grand total cost so that i can make the payment asap. i am also giving you a tip of $100 if you could help me with this
I understand i should have paid the planner myself but he doesn’t not have facilities to the credit card at the moment and am out of the states at the moment for my hear impaired surgery at a private specialist hospital….kindly bear with me and get back to me with the grand total cost altogether
Thank You
Glad to find this thread which prevented me from wasting my time!
Here’s ours…
Name: Simon Shawntee Demetrice
Email: simonshawnteedemetrice@gmail.com
Phone: 0000000000
Company: SS_Enterprises
How We Can Help: Website Development
Project Details: I have business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in SC and the company is based on importing and exporting of Salon Equipment such as Dryer,hair cream,Weavon,Hairdressing,Clippers, i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible. http://govliquidation.com… I have a private consultant that has the text content and logo for the site. the site would only be information, so i need you to give me an estimate.
1. I want 20pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as S.SALON
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of 3months.
7. My budget is $5000 to $10,000
8.Give me your personal cell phone number
9.Are you the Owner
Here is another one!
Name: Smith
Email Address: smithbenson2018@gmail.com
Phone: 566 678 67789
Company: Sbsaloon
Comments: Hello, My name is smith benson, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.
Thanks
I can confirm this is a spam one too!
I got this message, i offer design services but this idiot sent me this:
Name: smith
Email: smithbenson2018@gmail.com
Website or Blog URL:
Comment: How are you doing today,this is smith benson ,I got your contact information through the internet as a reputable sports instructor . I
would like to know if you train archery and how much you charge per hour for your training . I will be looking forward to your response. Also , which type of credit cards do you accept as a form of payment ?
Best Regards,
smith benson
I know this seems to be a dead link; however my goal is to advise and inform as many people as possible. I also received an email from simondemetrice000@gmail.com. I own and operate a vehicle detail service and of course the sender wanted to get 15 SUV’s detailed. I have had fun stringing him along and even have had him send me the credit card name, number, cvv, exp date, address etc. He has even sent the bank account information with the name, address etc. Certainly this fraud is a serious thing and I am sure people are falling for this on a regular basis or they would discontinue the attempts to defraud. Please add simondemetrice000@gmail.com to your list of sketchy emails and hopefully one day there will be a way to catch the people, prosecute or at least shut down their emails.
Thank you for posting this! I received a similar email:
“This is Winston Jimmy, I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in FL and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site 1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs. 2. I want only English language 3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as (topfarmproduce.market) 4. you will be updating the site for me. 5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site. 7. My budget is $4000 to $6000 Kindly get back to me with an estimate.”
Sooo legit LOL.
Thank you all for making us aware of the scams out there. I just received the same email. This saves us a lot of time.
Thank you for posting the scams on your website and explaining how the project request can lead to a scam. The message I got this morning is similar to the message posted by others, from “shawnteedemetrice@yahoo.com”:
Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Shawntee Demetrice, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks Demetrice
–Carol in California
Another one:
Email: Winstonjimmy68@gmail.com
This is Winston Jimmy, I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in FL and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as (topfarmproduce.market)
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
7. My budget is $4000 to $6000
Kindly get back to me with an estimate.
This person contacted me via email and phone under different names asking about booking recording studio time. He said in one email that he was hearing impaired.. lol, seemed pretty odd right off the bat that he wanted something to do with a recording studio..
James Divine
frankjw55@gmail.com
404-721-1076
Said his name was Chris too
One more for the list!
Website Design Needed
Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Simon Shawntee Demetrice, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks Demetrice
Thanks for getting back to me, I have business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in SC and the company is based on importing and exporting of Salon Equipment such as Dryer,hair cream,Weavon,Hairdressing,Clippers, i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible. http://govliquidation.com… I have a private consultant that has the text content and logo for the site. the site would only be information, so i need you to give me an estimate.
1. I want 20pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as S.SALON
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of 3months.
7. My budget is $5000 to $10,000
8.Give me your personal cell phone number
9.Are you the Owner
EMAIL: simonshawnteedemetrice@gmail.com
Got the below just now! And 3 calls today on the business line from a local # that is not in service…
Hello, Good Day my Name is Simon Demetrice, i am hearing impaired person i dont use phone i’ ll like to know if you do Plumbing service and do you accept credit card as a form of payment?also are you the owner or the manager?
Adding Mary Jane to the list with lung cancer.. Wonder how she got it….
Mary Jane
I got this one from John Cornwell <jonc5515@gmail.com
I have a new establish company i need a designer
Company Name: AERIAL FURNITURE.
This company is really based on Importing & Exporting of Furniture: Kitchen Cabinet, Sofa, Office Chair etc.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS AND PROCEDURE OF THE JOB:
1) Company Name: AERIAL FURNITURE
2) MY WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHICH WOULD BE REGISTER
VERY SOON
3) I DON'T HAVE LOGO BUT NEED A CUSTOMIZED LOGO FROM YOU
4) I COULD ONLY SUPPLY THE TEXT CONTENT AND PHOTO ALL ARE WITH MY PROJECT CONSULTANT BUT THE ARTWORK WILL BE DESIGNED BY YOU
5) I WANT THE BROCHURE TO BE TRI-FOLD IT WILL BE FRONT &BACK THE TEXT AND THE PICTURE IS APPROVED AND CROSSCHECK
6) THE SIZE OF BROCHURE IS 8.5 X 11.
That all i can provide from my means and i hope you understand what i listed above i need more perfect Job. If you can handle this for me you will be my permanent graphics designer and i will meet you in person after this design is done, due to my trip to get some stuff for my company.
I would be very happy to hear from you on time.
Thank you.
I will be needing 6500pcs.
OH man I just delt with this guy. At first I thought it sounded to good to be true. Then he text me and said he wanted to proceed. I sent over a proposal with an invoice attached via quickbooks. I didnt here back from him so I thought it was scam. Then I get a text again this morning he was busy with his daugter the previous night and proceeded with the payment. I got notification that a payment was made. So as I’m drawing up the paperwork I decided to google the name Simon Demetrice and I found this forum. So now i’m assuming the money will be reversed and isnt real
It might be worth contacting your payment processor to let them know. You might get hit with fee’s…
I just got this exact information sent to me via a text message from 1-848-227-1214 and they are using the name William. It is still circulating.
SCAMMER! Dave Powell | davepowell963@gmail.com
So glad I googled!
Email 1 was short:
“Hello, i want you to help me with my brochure design for my new company?”
Email two after I sent information:
“Company Name: AGRICULTURE NATURAL INC
This company is really based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa etc.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS AND PROCEDURE OF THE JOB:
1) Company Name: AGRICULTURE NATURAL INC
2) MY WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHICH WOULD BE REGISTER VERY SOON
3) I DON’T HAVE LOGO BUT NEED A CUSTOMIZED LOGO FROM YOU
4) I COULD ONLY SUPPLY THE TEXT CONTENT AND PHOTO ALL ARE
WITH MY PROJECT CONSULTANT BUT THE ARTWORK WILL BE DESIGNED BY YOU
5) I WANT THE BROCHURE TO BE TRI-FOLD IT WILL BE FRONT &
BACK THE TEXT AND THE PICTURE IS APPROVED AND CROSSCHECK
6) THE SIZE OF BROCHURE IS 8.5 X 11.
That all i can provide from my means and i hope you understand what i listed above i need more perfect Job. If you can handle this for me you will be my permanent graphics designer and i will meet you in person after this design is done, due to my trip to get some stuff for my company.
I would be very happy to hear from you on time.
GOB BLESS YOU”
Email 3:
“kindly find attached samples of logo and brochure, the color code are black and red and get back to me with the total cost cause the full text and image of this project is coming from the project consultant.”
Email 4:
Thanks for your response, i am okay with the estimate and i want to proceed with the payment so i will be making deposit of $XX the payment using my credit card so work can commence cause the full text and image of this project is coming from the project consultant.
I just received an email from Dave Powell this week, using the same gmail address and almost verbatim the same first two emails. Thank you for flagging this… I had my suspicions and this will prevent me from wasting any more time on this. Many thanks!
Kate
The version I got was a little different, from Simon Shawntee Demetrice – no phone number provided. Email address: simonshawnteedemetrice@gmail.com
Message body:
I have business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in SC and the company is based on importing and exporting of Salon Equipment such as Dryer,hair cream,Weavon,Hairdressing,Clippers, i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible. http://govliquidation.com… I have a private consultant that has the text content and logo for the site. the site would only be information, so i need you to give me an estimate.
1. I want 20pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as S.SALON
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of 3months.
7. My budget is $5000 to $10,000
8.Give me your personal cell phone number
9.Are you the Owner
Glad I found this web design thread and I didn’t have to waste time.
The call-us back form was filled out with the following information:
Simon Shawntee Demetrice
(000) 000-0000
simonshawnteedemetrice@gmail.com
Submitted on: 2018/03/05 at 8:17 am
User IP: 105.112.35.240
Thanks for this thread, I just had exactly the same.
—-
From: Simon Shawntee Demetrice
Subject: Website Design Needed
Message Body:
Website Design Needed
Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Simon Shawntee Demetrice, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me… so i can send you the job details.Thanks Demetrice
Yeah it was obvious because he used the word ‘kindly’ – definitely india lol
We just received this message from Wilson Miler, ph: 8123290706, email: maboreje6@gmail.com.
Hello,
Am sure you had a wonderful weekend too, If so Glory be to the most high!…I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards?..If Yes kindly get back to asap
Wilson
I just received one from a Angelina Harrison (angelinaharrison2017@yahoo.com) with the message body of:
“Hello I’m Angelina may I know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ??
Regards
Angelina”
Thanks for this thread, I’m glad I found it before sending anything over. I received two different emails in a span of 2-3 days at odd hours of the night. They proceeded to followup with more details that contained syntax and spelling errors. Here are the initial emails:
From: jamesmicheal804@gmail.com
Hey, will you be available to design a Bi-fold Brochure Design, kindly get back to me for more information.
Thanks.
From: smithlance517@gmail.com
Hello,
Am Lance Smith and i have a Design Job for you. kindly get back to me asap .
I just got an email from smithlance517@gmail.com this email with this content
Hello,
Am Lance Smith and i have a Design Job for you. kindly get back to me asap .
I responded then he sent me this
Thanks here is the web design you will be handling http://www.centre.edu/, i will need it to be upgraded. so do let me know the cost also we don’t have anything regarding to web design except the project consultant who has the text content and the logo for the website , so you will be handling everything for us.
What should I do ?
I am Mr. Greg Williams by name, i am a father of three boys and two girls, i and my family live here in Ashburn, Virginia i have heard people complaining of scam countless number of times and i myself were also a victim, i was scam on several occasions during seeking for funds to complete my project and for my little daughter Eunice surgery at the hospital, I lost a huge amount of $15,500USD to scam, until i came across this company from Dubai who has a small office near my house here in Mississippi, so i decided to apply for a loan from them, i applied a loan of $250,000.00USD from the Perella Weinberg Partner. That is the name of the company and i took all the necessary step according to their order. in two weeks time of my loan application i received the exact amount of $250,000.00USD on my account, credited by Robert K.Steele who is the CEO of the company, all thanks to Perella Weinberg Partners, I and my family are living in good health now and our businesses are moving well as expected, please i want you all who need loan to quickly contact this honest company okay, you can reach them on their Email ( contactus@clientservice.com.co) or call Mr. Robert K. Steele on his mobile phone( +14422550744)
Got this email a couple weeks ago:
Dave Powell
(Dave Powell): Hello, i want you to help me with my brochure design for my new company?
******I asked for his detailed contact info and some general info about said “company”.*****
Company Name: AGRICULTURE NATURAL INC
This company is really based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa etc.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS AND PROCEDURE OF THE JOB:
1) Company Name: AGRICULTURE NATURAL INC
2) MY WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHICH WOULD BE REGISTER VERY SOON
3) I DON’T HAVE LOGO BUT NEED A CUSTOMIZED LOGO FROM YOU
4) I COULD ONLY SUPPLY THE TEXT CONTENT AND PHOTO ALL ARE
WITH MY PROJECT CONSULTANT BUT THE ARTWORK WILL BE DESIGNED BY YOU
5) I WANT THE BROCHURE TO BE TRI-FOLD IT WILL BE FRONT &
BACK THE TEXT AND THE PICTURE IS APPROVED AND CROSSCHECK
6) THE SIZE OF BROCHURE IS 8.5 X 11.
That all i can provide from my means and i hope you understand what i listed above i need more perfect Job. If you can handle this for me you will be my permanent graphics designer and i will meet you in person after this design is done, due to my trip to get some stuff for my company.
I would be very happy to hear from you on time.
GOB BLESS YOU
******He never included anything other than this, be careful everyone**********
Brown from Aerial Furniture Company contacted me about designing and printing a brochure for Importing & Exporting of Furniture: Kitchen Cabinet, Sofa, Office Chair etc.
Phone number was 347-948-9635 from Bronx, NY…
Scam
Just received an email almost word along the lines of the original scam:
From: albertsheerwood234@gmail.com
Hello,
Thanks for your quick responses, Here’s the job details;
I have small scale business which I want to turn into large scale business now but basically I’m currently working on a contract and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Galilea Nut and Cocoa so I need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ? So I need you to check out this site but I need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com th e site would only be informational, so I need you to give me an estimate based on the site I gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and I want the same page as the site I gave you to check out and I have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Thanks.
I just received an email from albertsheerwood234@gmail.com as well I felt something was weird so I googled it and here I am, thanks for this thread!
here is the original message:
Hello,
This is Albert Sheerwood, I would like to know if you’re available to do Web Design?
Thanks.
We just received an email from this address as well. Thanks all for sharing.
Thanks for this post! Found it Googleing the email address: angelinaharrison2017@yahoo.com
This is the email that was sent to me:
Thanks for your response i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in city and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as Info@bestfarmproduce.org
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $4000 to $7000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) An estimate
(2) And will like to know if you are the owner ?
(3) Your cell number
Thanks
Angelina
Stay Safe!
Angelina (angelinaharrison2017@yahoo.com) just emailed me as well. Man she has a lot of work! Right now she has plans for a car & body shop. ( :
Thank you very much for your email,l have a Auto painting company business and i need an information website to promote my business,so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible http://frontrangedents.com/ . So i need you to get me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant,
he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as http://www.premium-Auto.me
4. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site My budget is $5500 to $7500
5. Your cellphone number so that we can have suitable text on phone
I will be waiting for your email for the estimate,
Best regards
Angelina
Smith Dave: smithdave888888@gmail.com
Company Name: AGRICULTURE NATURAL INC
This company is really based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa etc.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS AND PROCEDURE OF THE JOB:
1) Company Name: AGRICULTURE NATURAL INC
2) MY WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHICH WOULD BE REGISTER VERY SOON
3) I DON’T HAVE LOGO BUT NEED A CUSTOMIZED LOGO FROM YOU
4) I COULD ONLY SUPPLY THE TEXT CONTENT AND PHOTO ALL ARE
WITH MY PROJECT CONSULTANT BUT THE ARTWORK WILL BE DESIGNED BY YOU
5) I WANT THE BROCHURE TO BE TRI-FOLD IT WILL BE FRONT &
BACK THE TEXT AND THE PICTURE IS APPROVED AND CROSSCHECK
6) THE SIZE OF BROCHURE IS 8.5 X 11.
That all i can provide from my means and i hope you understand what i listed above i need more perfect Job. If you can handle this for me you will be my permanent graphics designer and i will meet you in person after this design is done, due to my trip to get some stuff for my company.
I would be very happy to hear from you on time.
GOB BLESS YOU
#gobblessyou too :)
Got an email from davepowell963@gmail.com today he is needing a brochure design still, so watch out! I reported him to google, you can report other scammers using gmail emails to scam here: https://support.google.com/mail/contact/abuse?hl=en
Thank you for providing this! It has really helped a lot!
I just received an email from a Lara Joel: larajoel85@gmail.com
“I’m hearing impaired. I would love to know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards? Kindly contact me so I can send you the job details if you are interested.”
They are also targeting logo and brochure designers. I first received this text:
(1/2)Hi, i need help with Brochure Design, i will be glad if you can help me out and kindly get back to me so you can have the full (2/2)details of the project Thanks.Also do you accept credit card as payment?
I responded by asked my for details by email, and they sent this:
Company Name: AERIAL FURNITURE.
This company is really based on Importing & Exporting of Furniture: Kitchen Cabinet, Sofa, Office Chair etc.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS AND PROCEDURE OF THE JOB:
1) Company Name: AERIAL FURNITURE
2) MY WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHICH WOULD BE REGISTER VERY SOON
3) I DON’T HAVE LOGO BUT NEED A CUSTOMIZED LOGO FROM YOU
4) I COULD ONLY SUPPLY THE TEXT CONTENT AND PHOTO ALL ARE WITH MY PROJECT CONSULTANT BUT THE ARTWORK WILL BE DESIGNED BY YOU
5) I WANT THE PAGE OF THE BROCHURE TO BE 32 PAGES BECAUSE I HAVE A LOT INFORMATION THE TEXT AND THE PICTURE IS APPROVED AND CROSSCHECK
6) THE SIZE OF BROCHURE IS 8.5 X 11.5, WILL BE IN FOUR COLOR SEPARATION.
7) I WILL WANT YOU TO ADD OUR CORE VALUES, MISSION & VISION.
That all i can provide from my means and i hope you understand what i listed above i need more perfect Job.
If you can handle this for me you will be my permanent graphics designer and i will meet you in person after this design is done, due to my trip to get some stuff for my company.
I would be very happy to hear from you on time.
Thank you.
Harrison.
(347) 986-1275
When I searched the phone numbers and names, nothing matched up. So I asked for full name, business name and address.
Anderson Harrison
Company Name: AERIAL FURNITURE.
Address: 12724 129,
Edmonton, AB, T5L 1H8.
They kept texting saying they are waiting for my quote. But fortunately my spidy senses told me it isn’t legit. And then I found this page about credit card scam.
Thank you!!! Hard to imagine anyone would actually do this for them, but it must work sometimes or they would stop. And it’s begin going on for years, it’s now July 2018!
Same here……albertsheerwood234@gmail.comSee email below.
Hello,
This is Albert Sheerwood, I would like to know if you’re available to do Web Design?
Thanks.
I just received a similar scam from angelina harrison, angelinaharrison2017@yahoo.com
Asking for electronic installation.
Thanks for your respond an hope u are having a wonderful rest with your family,I want you to do the job on Tv installation in the house that i just bought in the city,so i need the installation for new Tv and Repair of sockets,Switches,Light i want you to removing old sockets,Switches,Light and installing new and Please do provide me with the total cost for the job and here’s the address of the house:409 Hamilton Pl,Hackensack, NJ 07601
5 beds 3.5 baths 3,181 sqft sqft and do you promise me to do a perfect job for me i need it done asap and i will like you to do me a favor due to my sickness in the hospital for my surgery due to my Hormone treatment and i will be very glad if you canhandle everything for me, because i will love to come back to reside at the new home so i will like it to be fix before i arrive,I will be paying for the inspection of the property for proper handling and estimation Please.
Note:
1. size of the TV is 55′ Smart TV
2.You are to buy the TV wall mount
3. I want Tilting TV wall mount
4. all the wires are ran inside the walls and cable boxes where local to each TV
5.My budget is $1,000 to $3,500
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) An estimate to hook up the TV
(2) And will like to know if you are the owner ?
(3) Your cellphone number so that we can have suitable text on phone
Thanks
Angelina
Thanks for this thread, I’m glad I found it before sending anything over. I received two different emails in a span of 2-3 days at odd hours of the night. They proceeded to followup with more details that contained syntax and spelling errors. I’m so glad I found your post and I got myself out from a scam.
oh wow I got same email from albertsheerwood234@gmail.com
“Hello, This is Albert Sheerwood, I would like to know if you’re available to do Web Design?”
I got your email just in time. I need a web designer for my business. I am an interior decorator. How much do I need to budget? Send me the details.
After a few conversations:
The contents and logos for the website are ready. But I’ve been having issues with the payment. l would like you to charge the consultant fee plus the project fee. So he can send the contents and logos over to you once the funds have been cleared. The reason I’m asking you this favour is because I would like him to send the logos and contents to you for proper examination just in case it needs any sort of amendments.
marybarban2016@gmail.com Watch out for this scam. Lol
first email from: Simon Demetrice
Hello My name is sanders james,i will like to know if you are available for Photographer service and do you accept credit card as a method of payment.?
Thanks.
after responding a second email came from: Simon Demetrice
Thanks for the prompt response, im an in hearing impaired i can only communicate via reading lips and text with hope this not a problem ? I would like to book you for my son birthday for 4 hours can i know the total estimate for that please date of the Event 25th time from 10 AM guest expecting 150-200 also can i rely on you to do a perfect job for my son Wedding Party ?
Thanks.
Nothing further has come however the thread is correct the content of the email is being adapted to all market sector.
I’ve gotten similar scammer emails from the following addresses: Teddy smith , David Dojcak , Shawntee Demetrice , Sandy Logan . Some are more obvious than others at first. I always google an email address before I respond to inquiries now.
SCAM ALERT!!!! Sill going on, how do you stop it???
Hi everyone, I just wanted to report a scam that is going around so you don’t get caught up in it. I found it early but I’m sure it will get some of you.
First a contact about building a website:
From: Bill Latevola
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 5:33 AM
To: Bill Latevola
Subject: Web Design
Good Day,I’m Eugene Vinnie..how you doing today,I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards?..If Yes kindly get back to asap. Make sure you get back to my direct contact : simonbf61@gmail.com
Thank You,
Eugene Vinnie Bonomo
Then the hook:
From: Eugene Vinnie
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 6:06 PM
To: myemail.com
Subject: RE: Web Design
Good Afternoon,
Thank you very much for your email ? Am sure you having a great day at work , If so Glory be to the most high, I would have love to call you before sending any email but i cant cos,I am hearing impaired but we can always talk on text if that fine…..l have a Auto painting company business and i need an information website to promote my business,so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible ” http://frontrangedents.com. So i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site
4. I don’t have a domain yet but you are going to purchase it for me
5. I want the site up and running before ending of next month.
I will be waiting for your email for the estimate go ahead and text me here 720) 282-9438
Eugene Vinnie
This is a complete Scam, Be Aware!
Hello this is michelle brown, i will like to know if you are available for family reunion venue Services? and i will like to know if you do accept credit card payment?
micbrown996@gmail.com
+1 (724) 397-0298
I got this same email yesterday.
“Hello this is Michelle brown , i will like to know if you are available for family reunion Services? and i will like to know if you do accept credit card payment?”
micbrown996@gmail.com
Holy cow. What sketchy crap. Just got – verbatim – the exact same email. Effing nerds.
Just received the same email. You’d think they would update their scams every once in a while.
WOW. It’s July 2020 and I just received the EXACT same email.
This post is from 5 years ago and I still get them. I’ve been adding a new one around once or twice a month.
I just got this exact message from this exact person and email too! I’m just trying to book clients, ugh!!
It’s certainly frustrating. I learned to always good email addresses and names before taking on any clients. It’s saved me a ton of wasted time.
Now using: adrashme@gmail.com
Just got involved with a David Dojcak – email doubleDee1962@hotmail.com
I got one today from good old Winston Jimmy –
Company Name
Jimmy Export Products
Phone
5204153630
Email
Winstonjimmy68@gmail.com
Hello, are you available for a website design service? I have a small business and I need a website on it, Get back to me if you are available for the service. Thank you!
Hi!
Im an assistant to a photographer and just got email from one of the emails that has been mentioned here but the email i got is very different i would say. Would you say its the same scam?
jameswalter8000@gmail.com
Hello,My name is James Walter Walter i will like to know if you will be available on 10th February next year for my wedding program and the wedding reception that will take place at Krug Event Center for about 8 hours,also i will need a very big portrait, 8 other framed pictures and about 1500 pictures for my wedding album after the photography work is done after the event,i will like you to get back to me with your estimate.I will like you to email back Asap and Do you accept credit card for payment ?.
Regards
James
Ugh. I went through with their scam. I’m not sure I’m out $2500… I sent an invoice out, they paid, I sent the fund to their “consultant”….
A few scams in the printing industry in Nevada. Here’s the few I’ve saved:
Hello this is Brandon Mike i would love to know if you print flyers and if you accept credit card? Kindly reply back if you do. Thank you
Regards,
Brandon.
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Zip: 00000
formType: contactForm
Email: CharlesLight27@gmail.com
Help: I Need A Quote
Phone: 7027073040
Comments: Dear Estimator, Good day, my name is Charles Light. I would like an estimate quote on the below Flyers print service; Size: 8.5″ x 11″ Color: Full Color Front, No Back (4/0) Paper: 100# Gloss Text Quantity: 100,000 Copies Paper Fold: None Shrink Wrap: None Turnaround: 5-7 Business Days Proof: To Be Supplied (PDF) Your swift attention to this print job request would be highly appreciated. If you require any additional information, do not hesitate to contact me on the number below. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon. With regards, Charles LIGHT Tel#: (702) 707-3040 Email: CharlesLight27@gmail.com
Name: Charles LIGHT
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Hello,
Thanks for your email. I want to purchase 25 pieces of the 10’ Tent, NO Custom Printing which cost $343.. I recommend you to contact the shipping company with the total weight & dimensions of the item and request for shipping cost. Below is the delivery address and info to contact the shippers, also CC me when you contact them.
Delivery Address:-
Mrs. Deborah Lincoln
Bulevardi 21,
00101 Helsinki, Finland
Shipping Company’s Info
Name: SkyShipping Services
Contact Name: Jeff Conan
Primary Contact Email: Skyshippingservices@mail.com
Include the pick-up location and request for shipping cost.. After you have heard back from them, email me total cost of the order so that I can proceed with credit card payment. Hope to hear back from you.
Best Regards,
Bill Bowar
bowarequipment@gmail.com
Here’s one that came in today from michaeljack400@gmail.com after I sent a follow up email from his initial enquiry asking him to call me as I suspected it to be spam:
Thank you I’m not feeling too well so i’m taking things slowly. I’m glad to read back from you. I have a small scale business which i intend to turn into large scale, It based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Hazel nut, Gacillia Nut, Almond Nut, Cashew nut and Pistachio so i need a good layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ? So i need you to check out this site but i need something similar if possible www cargill.com the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting but we do not want more than 15-20 pages for the site as we want it to
only be informational and a Contact Us page. I have a project consultant that is working on the text
content and logos for the site.Note:
I do not want Videos and blogs for the site
I want only English language
I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as toplime.org
You will be updating the site for me.
I want the site up and running before ending of next month
My budget is £15,000 to £30,000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) And will like to know if you are the owner of the company
From: Ralphenia Clark [mailto:cralphenia@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2018 7:02 PM
To: JohnOldham@ezbytes.com
Subject: website designer/Graphics Designer
Hello
Trust you are well?I am Ralphenia Clark .I come across your details online as a website designer/Graphics Designer and i will like to know if you still doing that and if you accept credit card,Thank you very much and i hope to read from you as soon as possible
Warmest Regards
Ralphenia Clark
cralphenia@gmail.com
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On Sun, 16 Dec 2018 at 15:00, John Oldham wrote:
Hello Ralphenia,
We accept credit card as long as shipping address is same as billing address, and you sign agreement authorizing charge.
Kind Regards,
John
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On Sun, 16 Dec 2018 at 22:00, John Oldham wrote:
Your Example site was not working. Can you provide an alternative example. Thank you.
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From: Ralphenia Clark [mailto:cralphenia@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 5:16 PM
To: johnoldham@ezbytes.com
Subject: Re: FW: website designer/Graphics Designer
Okay good can you get me another domain and make it perfect and get me estimate
l have a Auto painting company business and i need an infomational website to promote my bussines,so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible “http://bayramcollision.com.. so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site
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On Mon, 17 Dec 2018 at 15:27, John Oldham wrote:
how is this site: https://www.econopaintscars.com/ We can do that for only $24,500.
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From: Ralphenia Clark [mailto:cralphenia@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 5:37 PM
To: johnoldham@ezbytes.com
Subject: Re: FW: website designer/Graphics Designer
Okay but my budget is $4000 to $6000
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On Mon, 17 Dec 2018 at 5:55, John Oldham wrote:
Thank you, I was testing to see if this was a scam or a real contact. A scam would allow any price. Now I will provide a real detailed estimate of work that will be well below your budget.
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On Mon, 17 Dec 2018 at 5:58, John Oldham wrote:
Cost would be;
8 page website, mobile friendly: $1850 plus $250/year hosting.
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Am okay with the estimate and i wanna proceed so i will be making the deposit using credit card so work can commence ASAP, what type of credit card proccessor do you use ?
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On Mon, 17 Dec 2018 at 6:58, John Oldham wrote:
Please print, fill out, and email back.
Also, need a copy of your D.L. with the credit card address on it.
—-> This is the time they decide not to go any further. I was hoping to ket information to forward to the proper authorities…….
The below is what I got from ole Charley! Read from the bottom up (my info’s been removed to protect the innocent LOL)
Hello Peter
I will like to go ahead and finalize the payment for the Walk-In-Cooler unit.
I called the office to discuss payment but you were not avail… Send me a quick email soon as you get back in the office.
Thank you
On Thu, Dec 13, 2018 at 2:54 PM Peter ………. wrote:
$8,300 + tx.
Regards,
Peter Evangelidis
Ideal Mechanical Inc. / Ideal Mécanique Inc. http://www.idealmec.com
Tel: 514.277.1630
Fax: 514.277.2314
peter@idealmec.com
From: Charles Light
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 10:09 PM
To: Website –
Subject: Order
Dear sir/madam,
I would like a quote on the below Walk-In-Cooler;
6′ x 6′ x 6′ Indoor Walk-In Cooler with Top Mounted Refrigeration
Right Hinged Door
SPECS
Width 70 Inches
Depth 70 Inches
Height 78 1/4 Inches
Door Width 26 Inches
Door Height 66 Inches
Amps 9.9 Amps
Hertz 60 Hertz
Phase 1
Voltage 115
Capacity 156 cu. ft.
Compressor Location Top Mounted
Door Style Swing
Door Type Solid
Horsepower 1/2 HP
NSF Listed Yes
Temperature Range 38 Degrees F
Usage Indoor
With Floor Yes
Your quick response to my order inquiry will be highly appreciated.
Thank you
Charles Light
The below is what I got from ole Charley! Read from the bottom up (my info’s been removed to protect the innocent LOL)
Hello Peter
I will like to go ahead and finalize the payment for the Walk-In-Cooler unit.
I called the office to discuss payment but you were not avail… Send me a quick email soon as you get back in the office.
Thank you
On Thu, Dec 13, 2018 at 2:54 PM Peter ………. wrote:
$8,300 + tx.
Regards,
Peter
…….. Inc. http://www…….com
Tel: 514.27
Fax: 514.27
peter@……..com
From: Charles Light
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 10:09 PM
To: Website –
Subject: Order
Dear sir/madam,
I would like a quote on the below Walk-In-Cooler;
6′ x 6′ x 6′ Indoor Walk-In Cooler with Top Mounted Refrigeration
Right Hinged Door
SPECS
Width 70 Inches
Depth 70 Inches
Height 78 1/4 Inches
Door Width 26 Inches
Door Height 66 Inches
Amps 9.9 Amps
Hertz 60 Hertz
Phase 1
Voltage 115
Capacity 156 cu. ft.
Compressor Location Top Mounted
Door Style Swing
Door Type Solid
Horsepower 1/2 HP
NSF Listed Yes
Temperature Range 38 Degrees F
Usage Indoor
With Floor Yes
Your quick response to my order inquiry will be highly appreciated.
Thank you
Charles Light
Similar scam recently i have seen
Dave powell
Messages from the person – at different times
Hello there, this is Dave Powell i will like to know if you do logo design?
Okay good i want you to know that this is the first time I will be doing a Logo design so I can only give you details then you can decide on Colors and designs but I want a very mature and presentable design and my budget for this design is $2000.
Okay i need you to make 5 designs writing ” GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME HE WILL BE GOOD” in the logo and 5 designs writing “THOSE WHO TRUST IN THE LORD SHALL FIND NEW STRENGTH”. making 10 Logo designs. I need you to include religious images like cross or dove bird to make the Logos look more different.
Okay i need to know how long this will take you and also get back to me with your total estimate so i will know if my budget can make the Logo design.Also let me know the credit card Processor you using so now can move on from there..
Okay, sound good. And i want you to know that i wont be able to use my credit card on PayPal due to some bad experience i have encounter with them. If you have any other credit card merchant kindly let me know and we can move from there.
Okay great, before we move on to payment I will need you to do me a little favor regarding the printer that will be handling printing for me.
Thanks for your response, i want you to understand that the printer has not been paid due to he doesn’t have facility and access to credit card and there’s no way for me to make the payment with my credit card with him that’s why i want you to help me out okay
Kindly send me an invoice of $3,600 from Stripe to my email and I will pay from here with my card information, immediately you have the funds in your account I want you to deduct your Advance payment of $1100 and kindly help send the remaining $2,500 to the printer via bank cash deposit so he can receive the funds with his information, then he will be able to get the necessary materials and ready to do the printing when he receive the PDF file from you
Hello , how are you doing ? I want you to know that the printer fee has not completed, I miscalculated the figure the printer remain £1000 and also I need a development on the logo design at this point it’s has to be T-SHIRT and CAP, we adding 2 more logo design writing PEACE AND HORMONY , TOGETHERNESS .Am looking up to £2000 to send to the printer to get the inclusive T-shirt and Cap with their service fee …kindly get back to me with your fee so that i will know the total to pay on invoice and also I will provide the printer second account to you so that you can help me transfer balance of £1000 to the printer and include it to the new invoice I hope is understandable.
ANOTHER EMAIL FROM THIS SCAM
Arnold Garay
12:31 AM (22 hours ago)
to me
Hi, i am Arnold i would like to know if you can handle website development for a clothing store? Get back to me so i can send you the details.
Thanks!
Arnold Garay
9:51 PM (52 minutes ago)
to me
Hi,
Okay great, Here is the project details, well i have a small clothing business for both male and female which i run here in TX, now am trying to expand the business and i want you to build an informational website for it for advertisement and to increase my sales rate..
so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible http://www.missrebel.co.uk. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate .The estimate should include hosting and i want the site to have not more than 5 pages ,since it is informational. I have a private project consultant, he has the text content, images and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want only English language
2. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as ELITXCLUSIVEWEARS.COM or ELITXCLUSIVEWEARS-NY.COM
3. You will be updating the site for me.
4. I will be providing the images,logos and content for the site.
5. I want the site up and running before ending of next month.
6. My budget is $5000 to $10000
Thanks.
They do the same thing for us in the screen printing industry — same story though:
I should have call but im hearing impaired and I would like to know if you do screen prints on T-shirts. If you do, please kindly let me know what type of T-shirts you use, i would prefer Gildans in sizes S,M,L and XL and how much it would cost T-shirts if im ordering 1000 pcs(500 white/500 black). The design and print I want done on the T-shirts, is basically text and on one location which is in front of the shirt so there isn’t much of a brain storming to do. I attached a sample copy below for you to know exalt what im looking for. Text me on 413 359 0379
This what I received to me company Edroy Magnifiers :
Hello,
Thanks for your email. I want to purchase 330 pieces of the Model 104 which cost $24.85… I recommend you to contact the shipping company with the total weight & dimensions of the item and request for shipping cost. Below is the delivery address and info to contact the shippers, also CC me when you contact them.
Delivery Address:-
Mr. Greg Philips
650 Bram Fischer Drive,
Randburg, Johannesburg, 2194
South Africa
Shipping Company’s Info
Name: SkyShipping Services
Contact Name: Jeff Conan
Primary Contact Email: Quote@skyshippingservices.net
Include the pick-up location and request for shipping cost.. After you have heard back from them, email me total cost of the order so that I can proceed with credit card payment. Hope to hear back from you.
Best Regards,
From Barbara Jacob jacobbarbara170@gmail.com
” i don’t have cash now with me and they also don’t have credit card facility they only accept upfront cash payment for their service,so that you can help me to bill my credit card for your service with the project consultant that has the text content and the logo for my website so once he receive the $2,500.00 and you will have the money transfer to their account ”
This is a very stupid one :)
Just got one today from Aaronbeliever1@hotmail.com>
Hi ! My name is Aaron Wilson ,Do you do Web Design for a new company and do you accept credit card as a form of payment ??
Hi ,
i have business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in MI and the company is based on importing and exporting of Salon Equipment such as Dryer,hair cream,Weavon,Hairdressing,Clippers, i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this
if its possible .http://govliquidation.com… I have a private consultant that has the text content and logo for the site . the site would only
be information, so i need you to give me an estimate.
I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to
check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as J.K.Enterprises
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next 3 month.
7. My budget is $2000 to $5000
8.Give me your personal cell phone number
9.Are you the Owner
Please report all this to FBI
https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/on-the-internet
I’m sure it has been and will continue to be reported. It’s a tough one to bust and I hope they do but until then, or I stop getting these messages, I’ll keep my little list here updated for anyone to be forewarned.
Just received an email from aaronbeliever1@hotmail.com too. The email simply read:
“Hi,
My name is Aaron Wilson ,Do you do web design ?”
Still happening.
“Hello, I’m Wayne ,I’ll like to know if you can handle Brochure and Logo Design for my company and if you accept credit card as a form of payment??”
I responded with “What is the name of your company?”
The response: “Thanks. I want you to know that this is the first time I will be doing a Logo design so I can only give you little details then you can decide on designs but I want the color to consist of Black and Gold with an image of an ancient chair. I want a very mature and presentable design and my budget for this project is $3000-$5,000 or the brochure, I want a double folded A4 size brochure I can only supply the text content and photos but all are with my project consultant but the logo and by brochure will be designed by you and the due date for the project is 2nd of next month The company name is AERIAL FURNITURE. and is based on importing and exporting of furnitures Thats all i can provide from my end and i hope you understand what i listed above i need a more perfect Job. Kindly let me know the total cost of the Brochure and Logo Design if it’ll cost more than I budgeted.
NOTE: My website is still under construction and will be completed soon.Kindly let me know the total cost of the Brochure and Logo Design if it’ll cost more than I budgeted. ] I would be very happy to hear from you on time.”
STILL Happening exactly as you described, in May 2020!!
From: scott arnold
Date: May 6, 2020
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as bestfarmproduce.org
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. I want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $6000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) Budget estimate
(2) Your cell phone number
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner ??
On Wed, May 6, 2020 ____________ wrote:
Hi Scott, thank you for your interest in working with us. Can you please send the below info so I can go ahead and work on the estimate. Thank you!
What I will need to start on Estimate:
..
On May 6, 2020, at 12:08 PM, scott arnold wrote:
Good to hear from you. I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in ON and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. ?Can you handle that for me? So i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
On Wed, May 6, 2020 ______ wrote:
Hi Scott,
Yes we can design a website for your company. Please send us more details so we can review and get back to you.
Thank You,
On May 6, 2020, at 11:11 AM, scott arnold wrote:
Hello I’m scott, i wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company?? kindly get back to me ASAP so i can send you the job details…Thanks
George D. Beldham new phone number is (646) 580-3608
//Hello I’m isabella do you offer website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards?
Thanks
isabella//
It is 2020, and the scam is still around.
From: Isabella Baker
One more:
From: Herbert Jackson
Subject: Auto / Business Website Inquiry
Hello I’m Herbert do you offer website design l have a Auto painting company business and i need an information website to promote my business also if you do you accept credit cards?
Thanks
Herbert
June 2020:
INQUIRIES
Hello and how are you doing today ?I am Noble. I would like to know if
you can handle website development for a clothing store? i will be
needing your outermost responses and if No you can just ignore but if
Yes i will like you to kindly get back to asap so i can send you a
detailed info.
Thanks!
From: omahanoble1962@gmail.com
7/1/2020, still happening. Good thing I googled it:
Hello there
Thanks for getting in touch. I would like you to review the details and get back to me with any question you may have.
Here are the project details, well i have a small clothing business for both male and female which i run here, now am trying to expand the business and i want you to build an informational website for it for advertisement, drive traffic to my physical location, and to increase my sales rate..
so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if it’s possible https://www.paolita.co.uk/ the Λ site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate .The estimate should include hosting and i want the site to have not more than 5 pages ,since it is informational. I have a private project consultant, he has the text content, images and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want only English language
2. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as Λ kingdtrendies.com
3. You will be updating the site for me.
4. I will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
5. I want the site up and running before the ending of next month.
6. My budget is $2000 to $4000
Thanks,
Noble
I’ve just received the same email about a family reunion requiring catering. The details they used this time are:
Michelle Brown
micbrown996@gmail.com
909-219-4513
Yeah I get these monthly. I received the Bedlam Farms one today.
Yep. Same here.
Thanks so much for this post. I just got one from George Beldham. I am always suspicious of gmail or other non-affiliated emails, but it is comforting to know for sure it is a scam up front.
beldhamfarm@gmail.com
I also recommend reporting these when you get them (if you are using GSuite). I am sure there are ways to report on other email platforms as well.
https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8253?hl=en
Yes. I don’t have Gsuite for my email but that’s a good idea.
Apparently still going strong with “omahanoble1962@gmail.com”
Scam came from an IP in Nicosia,Cyprus. Could be a VPN, but seems unlikely they would be that creative.
Thanks for the post though. Easily found the email on Google because of you!
Hello,
Thank you so much from annigra.com
We also got an email from Noble James
See below for their email
INQUIRIES
Hello and how are you doing today ?I am Noble. I would like to know if you can handle website development for a clothing store? i will be needing your outermost responses and if No you can just ignore but if Yes i will like you to kindly get back to asap so i can send you a detailed info.
Thanks!
WEBSITE DESIGN INQUIRY SCAM.
“Noble” strikes again;
Name: NOBLE
Email: omahanoble1962@gmail.com
Message: INQUIRIES
Hello and how are you doing today ?I am Noble. I would like to know if you can handle website development for a clothing store? i will be needing your outermost responses and if No you can just ignore but if Yes i will like you to kindly get back to asap so i can send you a detailed info.
Thanks!
Got another one for ya:
Name: Tom Lochry
Email: tomlochryhome@gmail.com
Phone: (916) 668-3471
Not sure if that’s his actual phone number or not, it rings when called, haven’t actually spoken with anyone on it though.
Simplified project brief: Branding and flyers for a new nation-wide grocery chain under the name “Tom Loc Grocery Store” with the slogan “Good things come from Tom Loc.”
He’s supposedly sending a deposit in the form of a check, so I’ll hopefully be able to reach out to the account owner and give them a heads up.
Another One….
Beldham D, George
beldhamfarm@gmail.com
Hello Chris,
Thanks for the follow up,
I was going through a business advisory where I heard good about your service. I hope we can work things out.
I have a small scale business which I want to turn into a large scale business now and the company is based on importing and exporting Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible .http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site I gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as http://www.beldhamfarmcompany.biz or http://www.beldhamfarmcompany.farm
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. I will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
6. I want the site up and running within the next few months.
Thank you for taking the time to read this message. We’ll look forward to hearing from you
Beldham
George Beldham – (497) 969-2879
beldhamfarm@gmail.com
Hello,
I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company? I’m hoping for your quick response.
Chat soon!
Thanks
Thanks for posting this. I usually get the requests asking if we accept credit cards but this had me wondering if it could be real. A quick search on the phone number landed me here and I avoided trying to get requirements and finding out I needed to send a check to their logo designer from the funds I receive. I get these every week.
Thank you for posting this! My catering business was contacted by Michelle Brown @ (909) 219-4513 to cater a family reunion of 80 people. When discussing the terms of payment, they asked me if they could send enough funds to pay the videographer with a cashier’s check and I would be given a $200 tip. It sounded very suspicious so I googled the phone number and found out that this is a scam.
The email they used was micbrown996@gmail.com
I was asked to do aerial construction photography. Went to the addy to “verity” There was already a house on the property. Looked at google earth and it didn’t show one, so the guy thought that would be a good fake location. BTW, his email is listed above, so it’s still active.
Eatonrobert123344521@outlook.com
Uses the name Eaton Robert
I was also a victim of that scam after I design the client website he disappeared.
I am fortunate that my credit card processing company flagged this and refused to let it through. I have a party rental business in the Dallas Texas area. I received a text on Thanksgiving day 2020 from a guy wanting to book a big job with me for 12/20/20 and oh by the way would I help him out and charge extra ($3000) to pay the baker. I think to myself, well this is odd, but sure I’ll help you out. I spoke to him on the phone a few times and it was really hard to understand him. At first I thought he had a thick foreign accent but then he kept saying he could not hear me. I tried calling him back one time and I got a popup on my phone mentioning a speech to text app starting so i thought he had a hearing impairment. My card processing company blocked the transaction and so i dug deeper hoping to get enough supporting documentation to get the transaction released. I started asking about Paypal, Western Union and other methods to pay the baker directly and he claimed his card did not work on any of those platforms. I am completely convinced this is the exact same scam re-skinned for my industry. I was lucky and dodge this only because my card processing company blocked the transaction. Here is the information they gave me:
302-316-3729
806-688-0064
Allen Robert
allenrob809@gmail.com
Hi,
thank you for posting this!!!
Mr. Chris Terrell contacted me today and tried his game, “he” is the last entry in your list as of today:
202-688-7389 – Chris Terrell
The following looks like the same thing as mentioned.
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Received text from 213-260-4941
“Here’s Andrew do you do website design for a new company ? Kindly get back to me ASAP so I can send you the job details …. Thanks”
Responded by giving my email address.
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Received email from”Mcnew Andrew” “mcnewandrew55@gmail.com” with the content:
Here’s the job details
Thanks for your response, i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in the state and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible http://www.med.govt.nz/ the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
2. I want only English language
3. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as bestfarmproduce.com
4. you will be updating the site for me.
5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
6. i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
7. My budget is $4000 to 8000
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) an estimate
(2) your cell phone number
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner?
—
Here’s Andrew do you do website design for a new company ? kindly get back to me ASAP so i can send you the job details ,,,,,Thanks
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On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 11:56 AM Nicolas Romano wrote:
I have a small scale business which I want to turn into a large scale business now located in MI and the company is based on importing and exporting Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, peaNut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?
Thanks for the warning.
Text I received out of the blue:
202-688-7389
“Here’s Chris Terrell do you do website design for a new company ? Kindly get back to me ASAP so I can send you the job details .Thanks”
Ugh what a waste of time. It was so obvious when they wanted me to transfer money for them. I can’t believe this is still going on 6 years later!
Just received the below tonight via email. Did a search for the phone number and found this site so sharing it. Thanks for all you do and provide for us to stay informed.
Jeffery
Anderson
andresonmjeffery@gmail.com
4979692879
Jeffery Collision Clinic
Hi there,
I hope all is well with you. I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company? I’m hoping on your quick response.
Kindly get back to me via email!
Thank you
I found this site by Goggling a random sentence in this text I recieved today. Thank you!
SMS with +1 (760) 314-3629
Yesterday, 9:08 PM
SCAMMER: Hello, Iʼm William Bitunjac and Iʼll like to know if you can handle Brochure and Logo Design Kindly get back to
me?m
Today, 7:39 AM
SCAMMER: Hello, Iʼm William Bitunjac and Iʼll like to know if you can handle Brochure and Logo Design Kindly get back to
me?
ME: Hi William – how did you get my #? Referred by anyone?
Found you thru Google search engine while searching for graphic designers and i believe you will be doing a
great job for me
I have new establish company i need a designer
Company Name: PREMIER FURNITURE.
This company is really based on Importing & Exporting of: Kitchen Cabinet, Sofa, Office Chair etc.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS AND PROCEDURE OF THE JOB:
1) Company Name: PREMIUM FURNITURE
2) MY WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHICH WOULD BE REGISTER VERY SOON
3) I DON’T HAVE LOGO BUT NEED A CUSTOMIZED LOGO FROM YOU
4) I COULD ONLY SUPPLY THE TEXT CONTENT AND PHOTO ALL ARE WITH MY PROJECT CONSULTANT BUT THE ARTWORK WILL BE DESIGNED BY YOU
5) i WANT THE BROCHURE TO BE TRI-FOLD IT WILL BE FRONT & BACK THE TEXT AND THE PICTURE IS
APPROVED AND CROSSCHECK
6) THE SIZE OF BROCHURE IS 8.5 X 11.
That all i can provide from my means and i hope you understand what i listed above i need more perfect Job.
If you can handle this for me you will be my permanent graphics designer and i will meet you in person after
this design is done, due to my trip to get some stuff for my company.
I would be very happy to hear from you on time.
Thank you.
I will be needing 2500pcs to print out
kindly find attached samples of logo and brochure, the color code are black and red and get it back to me with
the total cost cause the full text and image of this project is coming from the project consultant.
Still going. Got this text today; “Hello I’m Lucas do you website design for a new company? Kindly get back to me ASAP so I can forward you the job details…Thanks”
Number shows as 213-260-4941
Thank you. Same here. Another request for logo and brochure. Thanks to this post, I knew not to engage.
Thank you. Same here. Another request for logo and brochure. Thanks to this post, I knew not to engage. Much appreciated.
I’ve gotten similar scammer emails from the following addresses: Teddy smith , David Dojcak , Shawntee Demetrice , Sandy Logan . Some are more obvious than others at first. I always google an email address before I respond to inquiries now.
Received this scam text today from Chris Terrell (202) 688-7389
Text to my business number
from Chris Terrell,
(202) 688-7389
What he requested below
” i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in the state and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products such as Kola Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible http://www.med.govt.nz/ the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.”
with a follow-up of questions
This post helped me
Thank you
Got this one from a Jerry Dale today, called him out and blocked him.
I have a business which I want to turn into a large scale business now located in TX and the company is based on importing and exporting Salon Equipment such as Dryer, hair cream, Weavon, Hairdressing, Clippers, i need the best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?. So I need you to check out this site but I need something more perfect than this if it’s possible. https://www.salonsmart.com/… I have a private consultant that has the text, content and logo for the site. the site would only be an informative website. So I need you to give me an estimate.
1. I want 10 to 15pages with the example site I gave you to check excluding videos and blogs. 2. I don’t have a domain yet but I want the domain name as jerrydale-salons.com. 3. I will be providing the images, logos and content for the site. 4. You will be updating the site for me twice in a month. 5. My budget is $8,000 to $18,000. 6. I want only English language. 7. I want the site up and running before the end of 3 to 4months.
These guys are complete nitwits. I don’t usually engage but was curious what would come up if I googled them (carcalebjedin) and his Car Wash Biz scam. And now here I am! He asked if I accept CC’s. I emphatically replied (ALL CAPS!) Said YES! I DO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS! PLEASE SEND AS MANY AS YOU CAN! (as my last batch is about to run out).
Screw these idiots. The best are the scammer busters in YouTube. Oh my God they are Hilarious. There’s nothing like watching a guy scam the scammers on their own darn webcam.
PS: If you’re a local biz, just ignore them. Even if they are ‘hearing impaired’, if they’re legit, they would have someone call you if they are really interested. My number is on my website, if you can’t call, we can’t do ‘bidness. BuhBye!
I just got the Caled Jedin scam on 8-15-2021 (pasted below).
“Hello I’m Caleb do you offer website design l have a Car wash business and i need an information website to promote my business also if you do you accept credit cards?
Thanks
Caleb”
The IP address came from 197.211.59.70 (Lagos, Nigeria) and the phone number used is an area code near Toledo, OH.
Fake contact info is as follows:
email: carcalebjedin@gmail.com
phone: (419) 972-5856
Back in 2015 I contact one of these scams and at the time it they told me that they had a graphic designer that did not accept credit cards. So the scam was to pay me my fee + the fee of the graphic designer. Then I was to give them the graphic designer’s fee to them in cash. Naturally I bowed out, because that is super suspicious! Not to mention that if it were legit, it would be an accounting nightmare.
If I had fallen for the scam I would have been out the money I paid them once the Credit Card charge got overturned as a fraudulent charge. Who knows what type of legal consequences there might have been also.
Be careful and do your due diligence.
PS – great post and list. Thanks.
Here’s another one:
from rickfuller059 gmail.com
Greetings,
Hope you are fine. Well I am in the market to purchase a xxx and through my search I came across your address. Kindly let me know the models you have or a link to the ones you have in stock. Also want to know whether you consider credit card an option for payment? Will await your responses.
Best Regards,
Bill Reeder
Reeder Equipment Co.
Glendale, CA 91203, USA
Add: marion22320@hotmail.com to the list!
EMAIL #1:
I’m setting up a new furniture company. I would like to make an inquiry if you can handle Brochure and Logo Design for my personal company? Kindly get back to me so I can send you more details regarding the full details of the project. Thanks.
I came across your page on Facebook.
Regards
Mrs. Marion.
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EMAIL #2:
Thanks. I only have little details then you can decide on designs you can do, but I want the color to consist of Black and Gold with an image of an ancient chair. I want a very mature and presentable design and my budget for this project is
$1,000-3,000.
I want the logo should be form of Emblem Geometric shape, for the Brochure I want a Bi-Ford-A4 size brochure left -right panel with 2 pages and I can only supply the text content and photos, but all are with my project consultant, but the logo and brochure will be designed by you and the due date for the project is 15th of January 2022.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS AND PROCEDURE OF THE JOB:
1) Company Name: MARION B FURNITURE INC
2) MY WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHICH WOULD BE REGISTER VERY SOON
3) I DON’T HAVE LOGO BUT NEED A CUSTOMIZED LOGO FROM YOU
4) I COULD ONLY SUPPLY THE TEXT CONTENT AND PHOTO AND ALL ARE WITH MY PROJECT CONSULTANT, BUT THE ARTWORK WILL BE DESIGNED BY YOU
That is all I can provide from my end and I need a more perfect Job. Kindly let me know the total cost of the Brochure and Logo Design.
I would have loved to call you and discuss the project with you on the phone but I am hard of hearing so I do not hear clearly on the phone which is why I communicate via email, texts and lips reading, I hope this is not a problem for you? I will be glad if you can handle this for me.
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Then they proceeded to text my personal phone number. Will be blocking both from now on. So VERY thankful I found this article.
Can someone help me figure out the catch though? Like, what is in it for them? Do they eventually try to get free designs without paying? Or do they attempt to steal money from the designer??
I don’t get it…
Stay safe out there friends!
-Kelcy
This is the second time I have gotten an email like this. The first time it was with an “oil importer” also hearing impaired. I regret replying to this. The hearing impaired thing was a red flag. Anyone add this one to your email list.
christerrell123432@outlook.com
> Subject: Website design services From Lucas Dean
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> Here’s the job details
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> Thanks for your response, i have business which i want to turn into large business now it located in the state and the company your is based on exporting of smaller products within the automotive niche like parts and tools. so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?
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> So i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if possible thing more perfect than this if its possible https://www.goodyearautoservice.com/ the site would only be informational and a product-gallery type site.
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> so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
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> Note:
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> 1 i will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
> 2 . i want the site up and running before ending of next two months.
> 3 . My budget is $8000 to 15,000
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> 4. I want something similar to number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
> 5. I want only English language
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> 6. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as
> EssentialAutomotive.com
> 7 . you will be updating the site for me.
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> Kindly get back to me with:
> (1) Budget estimate
> (2) Your name
> (3) And will like to know if you are the owner ??
> (4) cellphone number
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> Hello Chris do you do website design for a new company ? Kindly get back to me ASAP so I can send you the job details .Thanks
>Yes I do.
> Chris Terrell
Here’s the job details
Thanks for your response, i have business which i want to turn into large business now it located in the state and the company is based on exporting of smaller products within the automotive niche like parts and tools. so i need a best of the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?
So i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if possible ething more perfect than this if its possible https://themechanicspot.com/ the site would only be informational.
so i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting and i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
Note:
1 i will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
2 . i want the site up and running before ending of next two months.
3 . My budget is $4000 to 8000
4. I want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs.
5. I want only English language
6. I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as EssentialAutomotive.com
7 . you will be updating the site for me.
Kindly get back to me with:
(1) Budget estimate
(2) Your name
(3) And will like to know if you are the owner ??
>Sure.
For security reason, please send the following information:
1- Your name
2- Your company name
3- Where the company is registered
4- Address
5- Phone
Thank you,
> Chris Terrell
Chris Terrell
Chris Automative Ltd.
(931) 447-8574
136 Beach 134th St
Queens NY 11694
christerrell123432@outlook.com
> The address is your Mechanic Shop address?
The cost is one time payment around $4500 and $250 monthly payment.
> Chris Terrell
Good, i will like to make the payment just for me to be rest assured but i will be needing a little assistance from you before we can proceed..
> What do you need?
> Chris Terrell
Thanks for your response, i am okay with the estimate and i wanna proceed so i will be depositing $4,000 using credit card so work can commence ASAP,Once you had a chance to get it Done, i will need a Little favor from you and the reason why i need this favor from you is because the consultant does not have the facility to charge credit cards and i also am presently in the hospital for surgery so i will be glad if you can help me out with this favor,The favor i need from you is. i would give you my card info’s to charge for sum of $16,500 so $4,000 would be a payment for my website design and the remaining $12,000 you would help me send it to the project consultant that has the text content and the logo for my website so once he has the $12,000 he would send the text content and logo needed for my website to you also once the funds clears into your own account and also $500 tips for your stress & for your effort and i would have done this my self but due to my condition for now and i want everything to be done and set before am out of here also the Logo Consultant does not have the Facility to accept credit card payment that why and i need to pay for some changes made in the Logo for my comfort so i want you to handle everything for me sending of funds would be
Here’s the break down below::::
Your work Fee:: $4,000
Tips and stres: $500
Logo Consultant fee:: $12,000
Credit card processing fee: 4%
> Sorry, I cannot.