Warning to all Photographers....scam

bdavison · August 22nd, 2011, 10:41 AM

So for those of you that dont know...I do photography on the side. Apparently my photos have now garnered the attention of scammers...got this in the email yesterday.

"Hello,
I'm Dennis Williams,a Manager.I've a client who wants to update her Catalog with her new Fashion outfits release & she need a photographer and the payment is $800. If you're interested get back to me asap via -email addy hidden--
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your email and information provided and has for your question about the website which you might ask,yes,the website is under construction she want to use the catalog for the web site that's while she's hosting the shooting hope you understand?

Thanks,
Dennis.
-phone number hidden-"

What do you guys think? Should I have some fun with this one?
How about that, a modeling agent with an American name, who cant even make a single coherant sentence. ROFL

YORCHI · August 22nd, 2011, 11:23 AM

set up a photoshoot in front of the police station, ask them to bring the models

CynicalC · August 22nd, 2011, 11:50 AM

First scam email or something? Why hide the email and phone number? Call and see what they say.

Apex · August 22nd, 2011, 04:13 PM

Please tell me that is an actual copy/paste of the email.

I'm not a member of the grammar police, but WOW.

CynicalC · August 22nd, 2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

Please tell me that is an actual copy/paste of the email.

I'm not a member of the grammar police, but WOW.

All scam emails are written this poorly. Makes me feel less bad for the people who get taken by them.

alex.s · August 23rd, 2011, 12:53 AM

i don't get it what's the scam? they show up and steal your stuff?

gfloyd2002 · August 23rd, 2011, 03:32 AM

They'll soon ask for bank information to forward payment. They might also hack your email or target your IP once you start to interact, or the hotlinks in this or response email may be linked to malware to get into your computer. Could be any number of things.

No need to draw attention to yourself, I say delete and move on. But if you are feeling brave and have the ability to do so safely for yourself, send them a sample "photo" that includes a nice little present when they open it.

bdavison · September 1st, 2011, 08:14 AM

Yes, the email is a "cut and paste". LOL.

The phone number he gave is a overseas tn, but the email address is in the US.

Needless to say Im having fun with this one.
Im waiting for him to send me the bogus check, so I can take it to LE.

Im guessing his plan is something similar to the nigerian 401 scam.

August 22nd, 2011, 10:41 AM	#1
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Warning to all Photographers....scam So for those of you that dont know...I do photography on the side. Apparently my photos have now garnered the attention of scammers...got this in the email yesterday. "Hello, I'm Dennis Williams,a Manager.I've a client who wants to update her Catalog with her new Fashion outfits release & she need a photographer and the payment is $800. If you're interested get back to me asap via -email addy hidden-- This is to acknowledge the receipt of your email and information provided and has for your question about the website which you might ask,yes,the website is under construction she want to use the catalog for the web site that's while she's hosting the shooting hope you understand? Thanks, Dennis. -phone number hidden-" What do you guys think? Should I have some fun with this one? How about that, a modeling agent with an American name, who cant even make a single coherant sentence. ROFL

August 22nd, 2011, 11:23 AM	#2
YORCHI n00b Name: Jorge Location: Perris, CA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 581	set up a photoshoot in front of the police station, ask them to bring the models __________________________________________________ Facebook YouTube #KCCO

August 22nd, 2011, 11:50 AM	#3
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	First scam email or something? Why hide the email and phone number? Call and see what they say. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

August 22nd, 2011, 04:13 PM	#4
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Please tell me that is an actual copy/paste of the email. I'm not a member of the grammar police, but WOW. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

August 23rd, 2011, 12:53 AM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i don't get it what's the scam? they show up and steal your stuff? __________________________________________________

August 23rd, 2011, 03:32 AM	#7
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	They'll soon ask for bank information to forward payment. They might also hack your email or target your IP once you start to interact, or the hotlinks in this or response email may be linked to malware to get into your computer. Could be any number of things. No need to draw attention to yourself, I say delete and move on. But if you are feeling brave and have the ability to do so safely for yourself, send them a sample "photo" that includes a nice little present when they open it. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

September 1st, 2011, 08:14 AM	#8
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Yes, the email is a "cut and paste". LOL. The phone number he gave is a overseas tn, but the email address is in the US. Needless to say Im having fun with this one. Im waiting for him to send me the bogus check, so I can take it to LE. Im guessing his plan is something similar to the nigerian 401 scam.

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