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Scam email from someone on Model Mayhem.

 
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Apr 09, 2011 22:36 |  #1

They are getting sneaky. :) I figured it was a scam and once I read the end part, I knew for sure it was. They send me money, I keep $200, send the rest to the "fashion" person, then soon after the money bounces.

Hello, We are happy to inform you that you are one of the few photographer chosen out of the screening exercise performed for us by modelmayhem, you have got the necessary Requirement we need for our Magazine update (www.hellomagazine.com (external link)) May - June 2011 issue, We here by decided as a committee to offer you this photographic pay job, I will be very happy if you could send me some of your work. My client wants to update her Catalog with her New year Release Fashion outfits and I'm interested in you for the professional shooting no nudity, fetish, bondage, escort and other adult content stuff. So if you are interested you can get back to me. The shoot will hold at a rented photographers studio very close to your location, the shoot will be 2hrs daily, we would be responsible for your transport and feeding throughout the photo shoot, the invitation letter would be mailed to you,You have the opportunity to bring along an assistant which we would handle the expenses along with your own just for you to feel comfortable throughout the shoot. JOB DETAILS: You have 5 different models and Fashion outfits to cover, outfit will be provided by our wardrobe stylist on the day of the shooting and the shoot is just for 2 days and you will be paid $1100 for the whole project, the Job is Urgent so you are to get back to us assoon as possible so that we can arrange on how to get you the part payment, meet the models and other crew members. You would be paid the initial payment of $200 to guarantee your participation in the shoot, as part of our working policy and ethics of our company, we give part payment to any client before we proceed with any job and balance immediately after the work. As I told you earlier this project is very urgent we will be taking care of your payment, accommodation and other expenses. The part payment would be mailed directly to you along side with the models cloth allowance, shoes and costume fee for the shoot. Location,time and date will be made known to you soon,this is to ensure that we pick a convenient time and place for the shoot NOTE: As soon as you get the payment, you will deduct $200 and wire the remaining balance to the wardrobe stylist. The wardrobe stylist will contact you as soon as she receives all your information from us, if you are interested kindly get back to us with your details as follows:


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Apr 10, 2011 12:37 |  #2

I never understood why these scammers never proofread their work...




  
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Apr 10, 2011 13:14 as a reply to  @ Tup's post |  #3

I had one similar to this recently....avoid! :lol:


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Apr 10, 2011 16:10 |  #4

Dear Scamer

Upon receiving you email I was very pleased, I am at this moment printing it out, as I just this morning became void of Charmin. As I am use to the printed quilting, this email will maybe help matters in that regard.

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Apr 11, 2011 10:11 |  #5

Why not post this on Model Mayhem?


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Apr 11, 2011 11:40 |  #6

I havent posted there before, and im sure a lot of people here are on there. :)


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Apr 12, 2011 17:32 |  #7

Ask them to wire you the money rather than send a cheque and watch them duck and weave.


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Apr 12, 2011 17:48 as a reply to  @ Paparazzo's post |  #8

Tup wrote in post #12194612 (external link)
I never understood why these scammers never proofread their work...

This. That was painful to read.


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Apr 12, 2011 18:05 |  #9

Ya I have to say after reading that....I have a headache. But thanks for the laugh!


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