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Daryl -the other brother Special user Chicago 594 Posts |
I started a post on this subject under "a tangled web we weave" back in May. Seems this practice isn't as uncommon as we thought. Receiving one of these calls, I said there were many packages available and I needed more information to offer the best one for his party. His response was "send me everything you offer and I'll pick what I want". When I insisted on a phone number to talk to him directly he stopped contacting me. I still get these on my website about once a month, I now just delete them.
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magicmind Inner circle My fence has 20, 3218 Posts |
SCAM...I had a friend that followed through with most of a money order one, to get more information for the police.
The money order he received looked perfect, the bank said it was fine but was a fake. He called the NY bank it was drawn on to check the numbers and they did not even have those numbers in their system. They were not concerned in the least. Of course had he taken it to the bank they would have passed it and had his signature on it. After a few processing days, I imagine there would have been a knock at his door. He did just turn it over to the police, but they did nothing. **** you can search for scams of this type (looking for keywords from the email) http://www.snopes.com |
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MichaelKent Special user 560 Posts |
Got this one today:
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mrnavyblue New user 70 Posts |
Hmmmm, that stuff's freaky -_-
You'd think that if you wanted to scam someone you'd try to make it legit and not use words that don't make sense in that sentence! ... you know what I mean? Hmmm, yeah, what's up with that? Don't fall for it. I get loads of that sort of thing on ebay ... mugs |
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Christopher Williams Inner circle Portsmouth, UK 4464 Posts |
These emails are very clever. Basically, the cheque by you is cashed. As it takes 5-7 working days, all seems fine at the bank. Money is credited to your account, and you use your money to send the difference on to them. Then, they cash your cheque and get the difference. The only problem is the bank very quickly then finds that the cheque has bounced, and you are the one left stuck paying the difference back to the bank. Best thing to do is to reply and have a laugh with the person. If there is someone you don't like, have it sent to their address (Joke). Or just give them a fake address, and let them waste their postage in sending it to an address that doesn't even exist.
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cheesewrestler Inner circle Chicago 1157 Posts |
I've seen the exact same premise used for such things as guitar lessons. ("I will pay you $XXXX to fly to _________ and teach my nephew ....")
On-line, pretty much any object you have to sell, or service you have to offer, is liable to attract similar rip-off attempts. It's 100% a scam. |
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sullivanl Loyal user 277 Posts |
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I like that one! I wish I could live in cleverland! |
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BarryFernelius Inner circle Still learning, even though I've made 2537 Posts |
I was very tempted to refund the overpayment -- with a fake traveler's check!
It only seems fair...
"To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time."
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EvilGenius New user 52 Posts |
If you have the time, string them along. It can be very entertaining. Get some good tips here: http://www.419baiter.com/
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Mr Amazeo Regular user 186 Posts |
Here's one I got a couple of days ago. The funny thing is, I don't, in any way, do the big illusions, which I tried to convey. They insisted that they would build everything to my specifications. I told them I didn't have any specifications, and it would be impossible to put this act together in 5 days. I wished him good luck. I have no idea if it's a scam or just a poorly organized and desperate event planner:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dear Mr. Alexander, Greetings from India. I work for a company in India by the name of RAMS Relationships. We are in the business of managing events for large corporates. I need to check on your availability to come down to India on 5th September 2006. The details of the event are as under: It is a launch of 2 brand ambassadors for a major motorcycle brand in India - Hero Honda. What we require you to do is make a Motorcycle (125 cc) disappear from stage and make the 2 brand ambassadors appear in it's place. The audience will comprise of media and senior company management. I know that the there are just 5 days left for the event and accordingly, our request is also, extremely urgent. I would appreciate it if you could inform me about your decision at the earliest possible occasion. Your travel and stay shall be taken care of and shall not be included in your charges for the show. I shall be waiting for your revert. Thank you. Warm Regards, ASIT GANGULI ASSISTANT MANAGER RELATIONSHIPS RAMS Relationships A Division of Chateux Hospitality Pvt.Ltd Contact No: +91- 124 - 5042224 Handphone No- +91 - 9311106664 Fax No: +91 - 124 - 5042231 Rams Relationships Plot No 68, 2nd Floor Sector 18, Gurgaon 122015 Haryana, INDIA Telephone: +91-124-4042224 Fax:- +91-124-4042231 |
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
Hey, take that one.
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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Stevethomas Inner circle Southern U.S.A. 3728 Posts |
Yeah...I got the same one from India. Imagine that...a "major company," who wants to book you less than a week in advance for an event for their bigshots. Right!
Steve |
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Christopher Williams Inner circle Portsmouth, UK 4464 Posts |
Its the best 'fake' I've read, then! Sounded promising. You should actually email them back on that one, you might regret it!
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Jim Davis Special user What is....? Utah 945 Posts |
One word... SCAM!
If it smells bad, and it looks bad.. well?
Diamond Jim Davis "The Cardslinger" ~~~ Magic from the '80's....................the 1880's!
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Phil C Special user Ontario, Canada 903 Posts |
Scam it is.
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Southwest Sam New user Indiana 59 Posts |
Same thing hit the Clown industry over the Summer. Read all about it here,,,,
http://www.clown-ministry.com/index_1.ph......_beware/ ~SAM
Now performing as...
-Suitcase Sam & his Ukulele Music ~ Comedy ~ Magic www.facebook.com/SuitcaseSam |
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Muckey Spleen New user 83 Posts |
Just once I'd like to see a scam letter that's not RIDDLED with misspellings and torturous English. Anybody who falls for one of these things is very, very gullible.
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MagiClyde Special user Columbus, Ohio 871 Posts |
You would think that, at the very least, they would want to get their spelling and grammar correct just to have a better chance to take in some poor sucker...I mean victim.
Magic! The quicker picker-upper!
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
We received one yesterday via the Gigmasters site which we are members of. Because it came with the Gigmaster logo ans a confirmed booking, we were tempted to believe it was legit.
It was not. Gigmasters has confirmed this. Be careful. Do not send your name, e-mail address and otehr info to people that you snese are scamming. Check them out first through other resourses, contact, the Café., etc. Be careful. Sincerely, Jonathan
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
The Scammer wrote us back again, asking me to send a contract for him to sign, and saying that they were sending the check in the mail and to expect it to be an overpayment for the caterer, etc., yada yada...
Because I had already sent the scammer our mailing address, and because I do not want to receive this bogus check, I wrote back one last time the following (see below). Hopefully this will end his pursuit of us once and for all . Should I receive any more e-mails from this scammer, I will not write back. The end (I hope!). Here's our final response to the scammer, "John Marsh"... Thank goodness, none of it is true! _____________________________________________________________ Dear Mr. Marsh, Please do not send the check. I am no longer available to perform for your event as something very tragic has happended in my family. Should this check already be in the mail, do not worry, if I receive it, I will rip it up immediately. I cannot go into more detail, but please accept my sincere apologies. I must deal with this tragedy and likely will never perform again.
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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