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Scam alert – web designers targeted – hearing impaired wants agroamerica site

First read the Forum post here: http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/forum/graphic-design/general/1584508-scam-alert

  • Ultimately, he wanted to send me the amount of the project plus an additional $2700 which I was then to pay his content manager.
  • Post any online classified ad and you’ll get a bunch of quick replies from people “interested in your item” they all use this we’ll send you extra money ploy. The check is always counterfeit.

Here’s the 2 exchanges I had recently…. luckily that second one tipped me off that the first one was a scam. I didn’t waste time sending them a proposal.

Begin forwarded message:
From: Jennifer Wooldridge j.wooldridge@outlook.com
Subject: RE: Web Design Service Ca!!!
Date: March 2, 2015 at 8:29:36 PM PST

Thanks for your swift response and 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 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 <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 want the domain name as Finestplantationproduce.com <http://finestplantationproduce.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 ??

Jennifer

email thread started with:
Am Wooldridge i am an hearing impaired.i wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ??


 

Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:36:32 -0700
From: Terrance Spencer <terrancespencer01@outlook.com>
subject line: web designer needed
Thanks for your swift response, here is the job details

l have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in NV 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 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. 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 qualityfarmzproduct.com
4. you will be maintaining and 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 next month.
7. My budget is $3000 to 6000

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 ??

 

Original message:
Good Day,
Am Terrance Spencer I am an hearing impaired. 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 with you requested to my email address terrancespencer01@outlook.com so I can send you the job details. I will be be expecting your responds, Thanks.


 

here’s another one:

From: Calton Ball <caltonball500@gmail.com>
Subject: WEB DESIGNER NEEDED ASAP
Date: August 5, 2015 at 6:34:56 AM PDT

Good DAY!

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,

Carlton Ball

 
 


 
 
 
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224 Comments

  1. Posted April 10, 2015 at 5:48 pm | Permalink

    Yup I also received the same scam. What an A Hole! James Williams phone number he gave me 916.538-0236 email is : James Williams

    The minute he brought up the consultant I knew something was up! Hope they get these jerks and I hope other graphic designers do not actually send any money to this ass hole.

    • Posted September 2, 2015 at 7:33 am | Permalink

      Now they comment that they are also ‘pastors’ or high public officials:

      Good Day, Am pastor donald i am an hearing impaired.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 ASAP so i can send you the job details.
      From:
      Donald Jones: jdonaldk.jones@yahoo.com
      Smith Scott: scott010@outlook.com

  2. Posted May 10, 2015 at 5:48 pm | Permalink

    I just got this last week. Mine was from a charles kaiton. Kind of dissapointing but it explains all of the broken english emails. Can’t believe I didn’t check up on this before I wasted time quoting him out.

  3. Posted May 10, 2015 at 5:49 pm | Permalink

    i received the same exact message today. This time his name was Henry Ruse.. I agree with Dennis, I believe he is targeting the wrong crowd. I forgot to mention this is the email address he used Ruse Millar and signed it Henry Ruse… The last name made me think twice Ruse: an action intended to deceive someone; a trick

    • Posted September 3, 2015 at 5:46 pm | Permalink

      Mario,

      I had someone text me about a photography project, who insisted on using a credit card for a deposit. He said his name is Ruse Millar. (But his e-mail address is rusemiller05@gmail.com)

      Because everything just felt off to me, I googled the name and found you here.
      Same e-mail?

      And you can respond to:
      john@Johnabbott.net

      If you’d like to reply directly.

  4. Posted June 10, 2015 at 5:48 pm | Permalink

    I got the same scam!!! Thank goodness for google and searching agroamerica.com. The e-mail came from from a Jennifer Fillipo.

  5. Posted June 10, 2015 at 5:49 pm | Permalink

    It seems that all these people have a lot of varied health problems. I got the email from Jennifer, but at the first one It was suspicious to me, Im glad I found this blog. Thanks!

  6. Posted June 10, 2015 at 5:51 pm | Permalink

    So much for feeling special 🙂 I got the same email today. Although the story changed a little bit…now she has lung cancer.

    On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 12:42 PM, jennifer Fillipo wrote:
    Greetings my name is JENNIFER i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business 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 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 ?
    THANKS
    JENNIFER

    2nd email
    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.i dont have any 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 Farmsproducts.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.

    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 ??
    my budget to be more than $2,000 to $5,000

    Best regard
    JENNIFER

  7. Posted June 10, 2015 at 5:51 pm | Permalink

    The first clue to me was that he actually had a reasonable budget… I research all clients first. Avoided wasting time.

  8. Posted June 10, 2015 at 5:52 pm | Permalink

    Much like everyone above I got the same emails and the same text communications.
    I was skeptical from the very first text but like any freelance developer you have to collect more information if you want the job. I think this scammer is trying to take advantage of the wrong crowd. I like to think Web developers have an above average intelligence level and would quickly see through his attempts.

  9. Posted June 10, 2015 at 5:52 pm | Permalink

    Yes, I got the same scam email and had a exchange with Collins Reinhardt. Stay away!

    The emails:

    This project is only going to be informational for now. but as time goes on, as the site grows I will induce more features. Fro now is like a test running project.

    I want people to gain information and know more about some certain crops item and their benefits. people from any part of the world.

    I am the CEO
    In case I your wondering how I got your number, got to know about your services after asking a lady, some random lady told me about your services, I think her name is Diana, cant really remember but she said her ex used your service sometime ago and you did a great job. I hope that’s not a problem? I will be expecting the estimate/quote. Thanks

    Collins

    Subject: Re: website developer service needed
    Date: Tue, 19 May 2015 22:13:31 -0500
    To: collinsreinhardt@outlook.com

    Hi Collins,

    Yes, I’m the owner. I can certainly help you and meet your deadline.

    May I ask you a few questions to get us started? The answers will help guide my recommendations.

    Why do you want to do this new project?

    What does success look like?

    What sites do you like? What sites have you seen that appeal to you? That you wish yours was like?

    Who goes to your site? What do you want people to accomplish on your site?

    You said this is your business. Can you please elaborate on your position/responsibilities.

    How did you find me and what about my experience compelled you to reach out to me?

    Thank you in advance. Warm regards.

    Peter

    On May 19, 2015, at 9:32 PM, Collins Reinhardt wrote:

    Hi, I’m Collins and I’m writing in regards to our text conversation concerning the website I want you to build for me. l 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 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 qualityfarmproduce.info or qualityfarmers.info or something similar to that, just decide and it will be okay with 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 $3000 to 6000

    Kindly get back to me with:
    (1) an estimate
    (2) Are you the owner

    Thanks
    Collins

  10. Posted June 10, 2015 at 5:52 pm | Permalink

    I received the same thing, only the name and email address changed.

    I did point out to the person that sent it that the domain name they were seeking was already taken by someone else. The person that registered it had apparently received the same proposal and tried to squat on the domain. (I looked up the registrant and they had registered the day before I received the proposal, and were a web developer)

    I even offered some other advice as to why they shouldn’t be requesting proposals the way they were as it might cause them to get scammed.

    In fact we went back and forth a couple of times and I could tell there was something up when they were not becoming discouraged by all the helpful questions I was asking them about their project.

    Thank you for posting this. Hopefully this post will get ranked soon for some of the related terms like agroamerica.com and other people will catch it before they get scammed.

  11. Posted June 10, 2015 at 5:52 pm | Permalink

    I received this exact same scam, thanks for posting about it! Cheers, Ed

  12. Posted June 14, 2015 at 8:30 pm | Permalink

    I just got this one too. Mine was also from Charles Kaiton. I found this page just before I worked up a proposal for him. Since I now know it’s a scam, I just wrote him to let him know I won’t have time to work on his project, because Terrance Spencer (another name used by this scam) offered me twice as much money. If this scam is being run by more than one person, maybe it will start a fight among them. If it’s just one guy or girl, fuck that guy or girl in the ear.

    • Posted July 22, 2015 at 3:44 pm | Permalink

      Its 10,000+ people running the scam off a script. Its all based in Nigeria. What they are doing is a horrible scam, but you have to remember…IT IS LEGAL THERE. The national economy of Nigeria is driven by scams. No joke. The teach it in Universities. Also the FBI etc has ZERO jurisdiction there….so they can continue thieving unfettered. Scamwarners is a good site for help/questions

      • Posted November 19, 2019 at 12:16 pm | Permalink

        This isn’t legal in Nigeria. These types of fraud are known as 419s due to the section of the Nigerian Criminal Code for fraud.

        Of course the FBI has zero jurisdiction in Nigeria! Why would US cops have jurisdiction in a completely separate country??? Would you expect Nigeria police to have jurisdiction in the USA?

        Of course, with so many of these fraudsters in Nigeria, and it being a staggeringly corrupt country enforcement of the law against these people is limited, and it is undoubtedly big business in Nigeria.

  13. Posted June 16, 2015 at 11:01 am | Permalink

    I received this same scam, however it was from Ruse Millar, and our business is a photography business. They were wanting me to shoot a family reunion, and they claimed to be deaf, and undergoing surgery for that, and the grammar in the texts and emails was very broken as well. Another thing that got me was the same amount they were wanting me to charge to their cc, and pay some of that to their event coordinator. That seemed odd to me. Now, they won’t leave me alone.

  14. Posted June 18, 2015 at 7:05 pm | Permalink

    I got it today…I thought something was up because the person was so focused on the credit card machine. I don’t get how the whole thing would work but glad you confirmed my suspicions.

  15. Posted June 22, 2015 at 3:38 pm | Permalink

    Got the same thing this week! Mine was from a charles kaiton as well – Thanks for posting!!!!
    So frustrating and what a waste of TIME.

  16. Posted June 26, 2015 at 10:29 pm | Permalink

    I’ve gotten this email literally over 15 times. It usually comes as a text. It sounded suspicious from the very beginning so I never bothered responding. I block the numbers/emails/report as scam every time but it still keeps coming.

  17. Posted July 1, 2015 at 8:19 am | Permalink

    I got the same thing from a Ruth Williams 🙁

    On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 10:52 AM, ruth williams wrote:
    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 ??
    my budget to be more than $2,000 to $5,000

  18. Posted July 1, 2015 at 9:59 am | Permalink

    The phone number they sent the text message from is 678-974-3854 than the email from Theodore Boone (theobone15@gmail.com) I received this morning. Thanks for the heads up guys!

  19. Posted July 6, 2015 at 11:01 am | Permalink

    Scam Alert!

    From: ruth williams

    Hello I am Ruth williams 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?

    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 Farmsproducts.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.

    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 ??
    my budget to be more than $2,000 to $5,000

  20. Posted July 7, 2015 at 4:50 am | Permalink

    I got this twice in a few weeks. Once for Agroamerica and once for a health spa website project.

  21. Posted July 17, 2015 at 4:22 am | Permalink

    Got mine from Danielle Sussah

    I think that is pronounced “Suss eh?”

  22. Posted July 23, 2015 at 11:39 am | Permalink

    Well, I confess I didn’t think it was a scam until I began writing a proposal, though the name “smith wollmann” is a head-scratcher, and the shift in spelling and punctuation skills between the first email and the second should’ve been a tip-off that I got bumped up the foodchain from a low level trawler to some kind of handler.

    In my case, the requested ‘estimate’ never goes out my door without some of the variables being spelled out; as soon as I began researching agroamerica I stumbled upon this thread. I am VERY GRATEFUL.

    Life’s too short to swim in the slime with these turds.

  23. Posted July 24, 2015 at 10:34 am | Permalink

    I received the same communication but mine was from “Mannix Jones”. After I responded to the first one I got 2 similar requests from other in the next week.

    Always be hesitant about anything that if out of left field, and that specifically mentions credit cards.

  24. Posted July 27, 2015 at 6:16 am | Permalink

    Same scam, slightly different contact information. The name was Kevin Bush, and the email was kevme600@gmail.com.

  25. Posted July 27, 2015 at 11:52 am | Permalink

    Here is another one of these ass clowns –>

    Phone (302) 566-5140
    Email johnsteadman56@yahoo.com

    Hello Jesse thank you for your reply,The reason i contacted you via text message is because i am hearing impaired, i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in TN 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.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 check it 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 sit, I also want the same number of pages with the example site i gave you to check excluding videos and blogs, I also want the language in English only, I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as bestfarmproduce.com, you will be updating the site for me and i want the site up and running before ending of next month.
    My budget is $2000 to $3000. Kindly get back to me with an estimate via text message please.

    Thanks

  26. Posted July 27, 2015 at 7:19 pm | Permalink

    Had to join in. I received the same email – but thanks to forums like this, it confirmed my suspicion of fraud. Couldn’t resist in sharing my return email to him:

    You’re an idiot if you think I’d do business with you. Since you speak English so well – you’ll understand what fo&d means.

    http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/forum/graphic-design/general/1584508-scam-alert

    We are not a country of total idiots.

    From: Micheal Williams [mailto:micheal_williams181@outlook.com]
    Sent: Friday, July 24, 2015 4:31 PM
    Subject: RE: website

    Here is the job details

    I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in TN 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 thetopfarmproduce.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 $5000 to $8000

    Kindly get back to me with an estimate

    Hope to read from you

    Regards
    Micheal

  27. Posted July 29, 2015 at 10:28 pm | Permalink

    Here is what I was sent.

    Really I hope they catch who is sending these. Most Web design / developers do research. Shame on them.

    l.middleston@yahoo.com
    Larry Middleston,

    Thanks for the mail 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 providing 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 $3500 to $7000

    Kindly get back to me with:
    (1) An estimate
    (2) Your full name
    (3) And Cellphone number

    Best Regards
    Larry

  28. Posted July 30, 2015 at 4:18 am | Permalink

    Thank you SO much for posting this. You have saved our company a lot of hassle.

  29. Posted August 5, 2015 at 8:49 am | Permalink

    LOL, I got the same scam email from somebody with the name IYANU MASHELE and email address . The only difference, his budget is this time a bit higher, $5000 to $10,000. I let him know he should go and f..ing himself.

  30. Posted August 18, 2015 at 1:29 pm | Permalink

    Thanks for the warning I was led to send a webdesign estimate and asked if I accepted credit card payment, after tell them yes they asked for phone number and stared texting me asking for an estimate that I sent to him already. Having to send the estimate a second time made me suspicious, I decided to check into this person and that is how I discovered this Scam Alert.

    On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 5:59 PM, Damsel Linda wrote:

    Thanks for your swift response
    Here is the job details
    i have small scale business which i want
    to turn into large scale business now it
    located in TN 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.

  31. Posted August 23, 2015 at 1:27 am | Permalink

    I just got a Charles Kaiton wanting me to price painting his house. Wanted me to charge extra 6000 on his card and once it cleared my account return him the 6000 for an ex owner fee. Seems he has lung cancer and lost his wife and kids in a car wreck. I don’t know what scam they are trying to pull .I told him I needed entire payment for painting plus what he wanted and after I finished the job ,then I would give him his 6000 back. He agreed. I just checked his email it doesn’t exist. There are only three Charles kaitons in the U.S. Michigan and California. I’m in Georgia.
    Thanks for posting this . Not sure what he hoped to acquire from me because I wasn’t offering any information to him.
    Thank Tim D Hall/ Hall Glass Company

    • Posted November 14, 2015 at 12:33 pm | Permalink

      Hi Tim,

      Let me explain how it works.
      Basically it would be a stolen credit card and once you would be charging the amount of $6000 from that card so you would be stealing the money. Now it comes to your account and now you are legally transferring that illegal money to the scammer so it makes you the thief for running a stolen credit card and the scammer would not have any problem.

  32. Posted August 26, 2015 at 2:05 pm | Permalink

    I got one where they filled out the contact form on my site. I responded to it and 10 minutes later I got another one from somebody different via email.
    The original sender from the contact form responded with the same info the rest of you have seen.
    I told him I just found out it was a scam and that he should go PISS OFF.

  33. Posted August 27, 2015 at 2:19 am | Permalink

    I got the same 2 emails from Anthony McCarthy, just sounded wrong and all my clients are usually referrals that are introduced. So I automatically was thinking scam!

  34. Posted August 28, 2015 at 5:39 pm | Permalink

    I just got the exact same query from a “James” (no last name) —hearing impaired, etc. He hadn’t yet offered a specific amount of money, but did open the conversation by asking if I accepted credit cards. It was the same “agroamerica.com” reference for the erroneous project. Everything from several of the other stories here was exactly the same, word for word.

    One particular difference in my case was that I was contacted via text message on my personal cell phone. Isn’t that illegal? I want to help put a stop to these criminals.

    This kind of trash is SO infuriating!!! I don’t have enough time to handle the work I have as it is. So upsetting. Really.

  35. Posted August 30, 2015 at 7:08 pm | Permalink

    Thanks to this thread I found out this was the same scam before I went further into providing a quote and such. I was actually in the process of reading the script of the agroamerica site to find a similar WP template lol. Thanks for having this post out here and saving me a bunch of time, I appreciate your efforts! Below is the email I received…

    carrie gomez

    Thanks for the propmt respond 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 Realfarmproduce.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 $5000

    Kindly get back to me with:
    (1) an estimate

    Favorable Regards,

  36. Posted September 1, 2015 at 6:54 am | Permalink

    I just got a Text Message from RUSE MILLAR and wanted a photo session quote from my business. I asked for his email and his email sounds like what you all are describing. What can I ask him to make sure hes a fraud?

  37. Posted September 2, 2015 at 12:41 pm | Permalink

    I got the same messages. Figured out it was a scam and told the guy off. Two days later I got a similar message from another scammer.

    Hello, My name is Rogers Tom. I would like to know if you’re available for web design and do you accept credit card for 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

    Hello I am Faith williams 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?

    Thank you

  38. Posted September 5, 2015 at 6:25 pm | Permalink

    I got a text message first asking for my email address to send me details. But about the same story. I asked how they got my info. Facebook. 858.376.7059 is their new number and the named used was David Mark.

  39. Posted September 9, 2015 at 8:14 pm | Permalink

    Filed a complaint with the FBI. I am sure nothing will happen, but you never know. I copied the link to this page and several others as per their request for evidence that other people have been affected, so please save your emails from this scammer.

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  40. Posted September 14, 2015 at 8:12 am | Permalink

    I’m so happy I checked this site! Just like others the broken english and the insistence on using a credit card for a family reunion shoot seemed “phishy.” Also, they slipped up when the spelling of the name changed. First the name was Ruse Miller and then it changed to Ruse Millar.

  41. Posted September 14, 2015 at 12:01 pm | Permalink

    Many of you have said that this guy is targeting the wrong professionals, as you are too smart to fall for his scams. Well, apparently he listened. I have a yoga/pilates business and he emailed me with this:

    Subject: Pilate Training
    From: James Williams

    This James Williams, How is work today, am hearing impaired, i will like to know if you are available for Pilate/Yoga training and also do you accept credit card for payment kindly get back to me as soon as possible.

    Contact Name :
    Full Shop Address :
    Cell Phone # (So i can text you) :
    Type of credit Card Accepted :

    Best Regards,
    James.

    Luckily, I found this message to be suspicious and did my due diligence. Though I do not consider yoga/pilates teachers to be unintelligent, I do consider them to be a bit more trusting than your crowd. I hope that I am wrong!

  42. Posted September 23, 2015 at 6:39 am | Permalink

    I received this yesterday (original request was via a text message) – ALL the language was “off” so thank goodness I found this site!

    Thanks for your swift response, i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in State 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 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 johnbestfarmproduction.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 an estimate.

    John williams

  43. Posted October 2, 2015 at 10:47 am | Permalink

    Here is an email I got from whitney20004@gmail.com Google Voice Number 607-383-0256

    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 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
    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. 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 ??

  44. Posted October 10, 2015 at 6:12 am | Permalink

    Thank you for identifying this scam. I identified when I did a search through Google for “Alex William, Ireland, agroamerica.

    I brought me to your site. I never thought I would be taken in by a scam. Their poor English and willingness to provide all the information and give the budget f0r the site made me suspicious. At least I can get back and do some real work!! He will be waiting a good while for a response.

    This is the content of the email I received.

    First Email:
    My name is Alex Williams, I would love to know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards payment?? kindly get back to me ASAP if you can handle this job. Once i hear from you i will forward your the Job details. I await your reply soon.

    Thanks for your swift response.

    I then got this email:

    Here is the job details
    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?. 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 JGtopfarmproduce.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 $3,500 to $5,000

    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 ??

    He signed off as Alex Williams.

  45. Posted October 15, 2015 at 3:45 pm | Permalink

    another one from morgan collin

    Good Day, Am Morgan .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 with you requested so i can send you the job details.

    And here is the Information Require from you :

    Your full name…
    Company Address…
    Company Phone Number..
    Your Cellphone Number..
    And what is your position in the Company:

    Thanks for your cooperation

  46. Posted October 22, 2015 at 8:31 am | Permalink

    I just got this email, with the name Mark Donald and email address markkydonny @gmail. com. Glad I Googled before responding…

    “Good DAY! 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,

    Mark Donald.”

  47. Posted October 22, 2015 at 6:42 pm | Permalink

    Past few days I have received texts and emails from this same scam. The 2nd one states he is in the hospital having surgery but wants to use his credit card to get started. He used same email address, but signed a different name. What an a-hole!

    ~~~~~
    Hello,

    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 cfmsoams.com
    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 next month or the upper one.
    7. My budget is $4000 to $7,000

    Kindly get back to me with:
    I. An Estimate
    II. Cell Phone Number

    Regards,
    Ragnar Michael

    ~~~~
    Last email today:

    From: Ragnar Michael [mailto:ragnarm93@gmail.com]
    Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 8:17 PM
    Subject: Favor Needed!!!

    Hello Valerie,

    Thanks for your response and I want you to know the reason why I have not replied your email, I was expecting an estimate from you and you told me you will send that too me as soon as you are done with your meeting which is 3 days ago but I do not got anything! Well, after you help me too create the site, you will be the one updating it for me, maybe every month, I will provide the contents needed for the site when I get in touch with my consultant over here.

    I’m sure that I will be okay with the estimate you are going to provide and I want to proceed so I will be depositing half the payment once I know what the estimate is, I will make the payment using credit card so work can commence ASAP. I understand the text content and logos for this site would be needed so as for the job to commence regarding the text content and the logos, I will need a LITTLE FAVOR from you. The reason 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. I will be glad if you can help me out with this favor. I’ll await your respond. Thanks and God bless you.

    Regards,

    Archille Carlo

  48. Posted October 27, 2015 at 7:57 am | Permalink

    I received my first text on September 18, 2015 from 612-843-7588 “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 responded that same day to the text yes that I use PayPal and inquired on what type of website they were interested in. Received a response October 10, 2015 “hello, sorry i got back late , do you have an email so i can send you more info regarding my website design”

    The whole thing just did not feel right, so I decided to not respond. Then received another text this morning (October 27, 2015) from 208-903-4718 “This is panny kay I am hearing impaired, can you handle website design for new company and do you accept credit card payment?”

    WHAT? That’s when I started researching on-line and realized this was all a scam. Be aware and alert!

  49. Posted October 28, 2015 at 3:49 pm | Permalink

    “i can presently i am recieving my treatment all because i was down with diagonis cancer of lungs with such i will still need to spemd some more time at the intensive care and the consultants does not have credit card facility to take my payment so i just want you to help me bill the total amount together on my card and once the payment clears to your bank you will deduct your own fee and have the remaining amount send to the consultants for her to realese th content and logo for you to start the website”

    as soon as I saw this, obvious scam, and I found your website 🙂

    definitely targeting the wrong kind of people

  50. Posted October 29, 2015 at 8:49 am | Permalink

    I would like to report a scam message as well. I just received a text message from (717) 312-6190 with the following message:

    “Good Morning, this is Scott Jack Miller. am hearing impared i will like to know if you do Personal Body Fitness and Yoga do you accept credit card
    can i have your name? -Scott”

  51. Posted November 3, 2015 at 5:26 am | Permalink

    This guy (Charles Kaiton) showed up on Thumbtack asking for a quote to strip his home. Initially he stated that the home was located in RI. After couple emails when asked for his full information and job location, he now stated that the job was in MA and that he was in another state on a job and couldn’t meet at the moment, but wanted a quote so that he could send payment.
    Immediately this raised a ‘Red Flag’, as I’m not naive person when it comes to these kinds of scams. Without hesitation I searched his name on Google and ended up here. To no surprise he ended up being exactly who I thought he was… A SCAMMER!
    Glad to see people are making this information available to help rid these scum bags… Peace Out People!

    • Posted July 11, 2016 at 9:50 am | Permalink

      Hi everyone,
      I just got a message on my cell phone and an email about web design from first it was Charles, but the email came through as James Kaiton. Asking for a restaurant web site. I found these posts and blocked his number and junked his email.

      Thanks for the heads up

  52. Posted November 3, 2015 at 4:04 pm | Permalink

    Same exact scam 11/2015. Pulled the plug when they wanted a kickback to a consultant, huge red flag. Plus in a later email hearing impaired morphed into cancer. C’mon!

    Dishonest morons.

  53. Posted November 5, 2015 at 6:30 pm | Permalink

    Charles Kaiton is add it again! He now wants private dance lessons for his 4 kids. Here’s his text :
    Hello how are you doing today my name is Charles do you do private dance lesson and and how much do you charge per hour?

    After responding he then sent this:
    Good i want you to know 4 of my family will be coming to your place for salsa dance for 2 times in a week for 1 month and they will be coming for their first appointment on the 21st of November what is the total cost for the 4 people for an hour lesson for 2x in a week for 1 month?

    Then he replied:
    Yeah i understand and these are the names of my family coming for the Service at your place below with their ages: Elizebeth Kaiton 25yrs Tonia Kaiton 29yrs Rachael Kaiton 20yrs Sandra Kaiton 18yrs. do you have a parking space for the limo driver cos the limo driver will be waiting for them till they are through with their lesson.Thank you

    • Posted November 22, 2015 at 10:49 am | Permalink

      Charles also contacted me. He Texted me about dance lessons for his kids. When I googled his name I found your blog and after realizing I’m not the only one I asked him do not contact me anymore.
      Hello how are you doing today my name is Charles do you do private dance lesson and and how much do you charge per hour? Good i want you to know 4 of my family will be coming to your place for salsa dance training for 2 times in a week for 1 month and they will be coming for their first appointment on the 21st of November what is the total cost for the 4 people for an hour lesson for 2x in a week for 1 month?Good am ok with the total cost and I Have a limo driver that would be bringing them to your place for the lesson and I want you to start the first appointment 4pm in the Afternoon, and am going to forward you the names of the people coming for the lesson So that you can book the date for me. Thank you.do you have a parking space for the limo driver cos the limo driver will be waiting for them till they are through with their lesson.Thank you. Good i want you to know they are learning salsa for one of my daughters wedding event and these are the names of my family coming for the Service at your place below with their ages: Elizebeth Kaiton 25yrs Tonia Kaiton 29yrs Rachael Kaiton 20yrs Sandra Kaiton 18yrs. Good they will start their first appointment on the 23rd of this month and the girls will arrive to your city in CA by 19th of this month and I will like you to provide me your full name and your full studio address so i can quickly forward it to the limo driver and what is the grand total cost again to confirm and your credit card merchant so that i can make full payment to secure the date for them ,Thank you.Their first appointment will be 7th of December and you will meet them on their first appointment to discuss things with them yourself personal and can i have the total cost again to confirm and what is your credit card merchant?

      • Posted January 12, 2016 at 4:42 pm | Permalink

        He contacted me too with the exact same verbiage. His name is now Sam Cutley.

  54. Posted November 11, 2015 at 5:52 pm | Permalink

    I’m texting this worm, “Charles Kaiton” right now. I’m a children’s party entertainer and he wants me to charge him for my services plus a D.J. fee…….he gave me a hotel as the venue, and that hotel has no party booking for the date he requested my services for. I’m waiting for him to send me the credit card info. If I get it, can’t I catch him or report him somehow? Thanks!

  55. Posted November 13, 2015 at 7:23 am | Permalink

    Thank you for the post! I received a text message:

    “Hello how are you doing today my name is Charles kaiton,i will like to know if you do web design?”

  56. Posted November 14, 2015 at 12:05 pm | Permalink

    I got the same mail about 2 hours ago.

    From: kayjessica22@gmail.com
    Good Day, Am kay jessica i am an hearing impaired.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 with you requested so i can send you the job details. Thanks kay.

    After my reply on saying yes.

    Second Mail:
    From: kayjessica22@gmail.com
    Here is the job details
    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.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 glamorproduce.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 $4000
    Kindly get back to me with:
    (1) an estimate
    (2) And will like to know if you are the owner ??
    Thank you

    In the same mail, it was sent to other 2 web design companies as well so I have warned them too about the scam.

    Thanks to your blog so I didn’t waste much time on it.
    I just didn’t like one thing from these scammers, why they offered me only $2000 to $4000 where to others they were offering upto $10,000 as well… LOL.
    I hate you scammers, you should be consistent in giving these fake offers as well.

  57. Posted November 16, 2015 at 6:08 am | Permalink

    Got the same this weekend…
    Any way, I’m still not sure I understand how they will make, or steal any money using a credit card?

    • Posted November 18, 2015 at 11:26 am | Permalink

      perhaps one way is that a scammer will overpay an invoice via credit card and then ask you for a refund – and then that card turns out to be stolen. so they end up getting cash out of a stolen card. I’m not sure.

      • Posted November 19, 2015 at 4:59 pm | Permalink

        Turns out the “contractor” you need to pay is in on it…and it’s stolen for sure.

  58. Posted November 16, 2015 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

    Hello Everyone,

    Thank you so much. I just got one too. I started to feel that it is too good to be true. So I went back to the post in Linkedin where people have commented. I found this site. Thank you.

    This time Here is the person name Abby Meyer

    The content of the email is exactly the same with the previous post.

    Thanks for your quick response. However i have a small scale business which i am trying to turn into large scale business at this moment, And my head office is located in MN. My business is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products/supplies such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut, Cocoa, etc…. I need a quality layout design for my website, And i hope you can handle that %100 for me.

    You can check out sample of how i want the site to look like, here is the website ;- 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 http://meyers-mn.com/ ( Or you choose one for me )
    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 next month.
    7. My budget is $4000 to $5000

    Kindly get back to me with:

    I. An Estimate

    II. Cell-Phone Number

    Regards,

    Abby Meyers

  59. Posted November 18, 2015 at 11:24 am | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:
    Good Day, Am Troy woods .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 ASAP so i can send youthe job details.

  60. Posted November 21, 2015 at 7:10 pm | Permalink

    Add another one from “Abby Meyers” that followed the same script.

    Thanks for your quick response. However i have a small scale business which i am trying to turn into large scale business at this moment, And my head office is located in MN. My business is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products/supplies such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut, Cocoa, etc…. I need a quality layout design for my website, And i hope you can handle that %100 for me.

    You can check out sample of how i want the site to look like, here is the website ;- 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 http://meyers-mn.com/ ( Or you choose one for me )
    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 next month.
    7. My budget is $4000 to $5000

    Kindly get back to me with:

    I. An Estimate
    II. Cell-Phone Number
    Regards,
    Abby Meyers

  61. Posted November 27, 2015 at 5:30 pm | Permalink

    Same thing happen to me came from new name Jack Wilson jackwilson440@hotmail.com

  62. Posted December 2, 2015 at 3:34 pm | Permalink

    Any email that starts a sentence off with the word “kindly” is obviously from India or thereabouts and is always suspicious to me.

  63. Posted December 15, 2015 at 2:42 pm | Permalink

    Charles kaiton texted me for a estimate to paint his residence. I’m a painting contractor in the Pensacola Florida area. He gave me a address that did check out but was vinyl siding. He said he was in a private hospital and getting treated for lung cancer , would never tell me much more . Wants me to get a intuit credit card reader as my paypal and square would not do .. of course he needed me to pay some realtor or something like that a commission before we could start work . Asked me to withdraw a total of $9,988.00 from his credit card of which 6988 went to pay the commission to whomever. . WEAK scam , full of holes , if you have 1/2a brain you will see SCAM written all over this person , I also agree that he is from India or Pakistan by the way he words things and choice of sayings. .. hope this helps

  64. Posted December 17, 2015 at 9:48 am | Permalink

    another one: Alex Pritchard alexpritchard40@gmail.com
    Hello I’m Alex. i will like to know if you can handle website design for a new company, and i also need to know if you accept Major credit cards as form of payment?

  65. Posted January 9, 2016 at 7:59 pm | Permalink

    Just was contacted by our friend here. Thanks for post. Every thing looked good, until he asked for me to chop his credit card payment. Always a red flag.

  66. Posted January 13, 2016 at 11:15 am | Permalink

    It looks like they are back at it again.

    Kimberly Thomas
    11:45 AM (28 minutes ago)

    to Info
    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 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
    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. 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 ??

    Regards
    Kimberly

  67. Posted January 14, 2016 at 9:23 am | Permalink

    carolynmorgan027@gmail.com is one we just got today. Always google everything!

    “This is Carolyn Morgan I am hearing impaired, can you handle website design for new company and do you accept credit card payment?”

    ” I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now. its located in FL and the company is based on importation and exportation of Agricultural produce such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut, and Cocoa so i need the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ? ”

    ” I need you to check out this site but i need something much more perfect than this if its possible. http://www.agroamerica.com the site would only be informational. 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. Also, i already have my content ready to be deployed by my project consultant

    The site will just be an informational
    I dont have a domain name and hosting yet but thinking of using Homefarmland.info ”

    Jokes.

  68. Posted February 10, 2016 at 3:30 pm | Permalink

    Got this one today :
    Hello this is Terry Banks, 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 IL and the company is based on importing and exporting of Agriculture products. 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 Cell Number also asap.

    Regards,
    Terry.

  69. Posted February 19, 2016 at 5:25 pm | Permalink

    paulmose46@gmail.com
    paul mose
    Hello, My name is paul mose I would like to know if you’re available for web design and do you accept credit card for 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

  70. Posted February 29, 2016 at 1:40 pm | Permalink

    I got an email from Paul Mose today which I thought to be fishy and searched his email online and it brought me to this website. Thank you for posting the info. I got similar email. Posting the same below.

    from: paul mose

    Thank you. I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business. 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. i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible http://grepalma.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 paulmoseFarmsproducts.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 $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 ??

  71. Posted March 3, 2016 at 1:59 am | Permalink

    Exact same script from

    Tom Steiner mrcool.steiner@gmail.com

    Two days later

    paul mose paulmose46@gmail.com

    It seem that there’s a lot of hearing impaired people wanting a website at the same time, isn’t it ?

  72. Posted March 5, 2016 at 5:50 pm | Permalink

    Just got this phishing scam email for the first time today. Almost fell for it until his second email after my response, where he was asking for a quote that would be much, much higher than the normal amount we charge and also asking for my “full name and cell phone number” so he could give it to his “driver” who would “bring his son” for music lessons. Felt scammy, so I did a quick search and found this page. Posting this to keep the information alive that this is a scam. First scam email included below along with the follow-up email he sent:

    FIRST EMAIL:

    james williams

    to info

    Hello how are you doing today? Am James Willy by name. I am hearing impaired, i will like to know if you can

    take my son for Music Lessons Are you the Owner? do you accept credit cards for payment? hope to read back

    from you Asap

    James.

    SECOND EMAIL:

    james williams

    Thanks so much for the Response and i really appreciate Okay and I want to make an appointment for Music

    Lessons ( guitar and piano) for my son. I want you to get back to me with the total estimate for 3 months

    Music Lessons for my son age(10) for 3 months 1 hour daily 3 times a week

    Note: I have made an arrangement with the private transportation driver that will be bringing him for the

    Music Lessons so kindly get back to me with the requested information below so I can have it forward to the

    private transportation driver:

    Your Full Name:
    Full Address:
    Piano and Guitar Lesson Total Cost:
    Cell Phone :

    Stay Bless

    • Posted March 18, 2016 at 9:00 am | Permalink

      James Willy contacted me with the exact same email today – wanting music lessons for his “son”.

      Shoot.

      So GLAD I had a raised eyebrow and decided to google his name!! Thanks for doing the same!

  73. Posted March 9, 2016 at 11:37 am | Permalink

    FROM: info.paulwilson12@gmail.com
    Good Day
    I’m Paul,i would love to know if you can handle website design for a new
    company and also if you do accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me ASAP
    so i can send you the job details.
    Regards, Paul Wilson
    info.paulwilson12@gmail.com

  74. Posted March 15, 2016 at 5:37 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:

    From: Smith Cole
    Subject: Web Design
    Date: March 15, 2016 at 4:21:06 PM PDT
    To: Smith Cole

    Good Day
    I’m Smith Cole,am 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 get back to me ASAP so i can send you the job details.

    Regards
    Smith Cole

  75. Posted March 18, 2016 at 9:06 am | Permalink

    I’ve got one as well from carolynmorgan027@gmail.com


    This is Carolyn Morgan I am hearing impaired, can you handle website design for new company and do you accept credit card payment?

    I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now. its located in FL and the company is based on importation and exportation of Agricultural produce such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut, and Cocoa so i need the best layout design for it. Can you handle that for me ?

    I need you to check out this site but i need something much more perfect than this if its possible. http://www.agroamerica.com the site would only be informational. 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. Also, i already have my content ready to be deployed by my project consultant

    The site will just be an informational
    I dont have a domain name yet but thinking of using Homefarmland.info
    My plan budget is $2000 to $8000.

    Have been hacked on PayPal before and have been advice not to use it again, are you able to send an invoice with segapay in USD ?

  76. Posted March 19, 2016 at 8:04 am | Permalink

    Guys, use an IP Logger (Google it) and send them a link in the reply email. Entice them to open the link and you’ll be able to harvest their IP address. Then forward the all communications and IP Logger link to the RCMP or FBI, depending on your jurisdiction. We’ll get these scammers.

    Make sure to be creative when you send them the link so they’re none the wiser. And don’t use an obvious link that says it’s an IP Logger.

  77. Posted March 21, 2016 at 5:03 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER SCAM:
    From: richard johnson
    Subject: Website design !!!!
    Date: March 21, 2016 at 9:06:19 AM PDT

    I’m Richard, 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

  78. Posted March 21, 2016 at 9:39 pm | Permalink

    AND ANOTHER ONE TODAY
    from: Martinezjohn125@hotmail.com
    How did you find me? Yelp
    Comments: Good Day

    I’m Martinez John ,i would love to know if you can handle website design for a new company am a chef and setting up a restaurant and also if you do accept credit cards ??kindly get back to me ASAP so i can send you the job details.

    Regards
    Martinez John.

    • Posted April 30, 2016 at 8:50 pm | Permalink

      Thanks for sharing this information. Our agency received a text message from Martinez John recently (exact same text as noted above, accompanied by the exact same email template posted by the OP); only, we’ve spent quite a bit of time with back-and-forth communication and crafting both a service contract and a project specifications document… Sigh…

      Anyway, I doubt we’ll hear back from them given our requirement for completion of a credit card authorization form and our refund policy, which specifies refunds are subject to approval, are credited back to the original method of payment, and that we reserve the right to require identification to process refunds.

      I recommend others implement a similar policy.

  79. Posted March 22, 2016 at 1:37 pm | Permalink

    This guy info.paulwilson12@gmail.com just emailed me asking for a DJ for his daughters birthday. It’s a scam and he’s hit up other vendors trying to get business. You can see from the other messages above this is a fake email address.

  80. Posted March 25, 2016 at 11:50 pm | Permalink

    Does this jerk use phone numbers/email addresses for nefarious purposes, because after a week, “Martinez” got back to me, with some BS web address, which I had been asking for, along with how he had found me, given that he is supposedly in California and I am in Oregon. First, it was a friend, and then it was Craigslist, and I knew he was full of it.

    So I gave my number and said he should call, because I am not doing this BS back and forth. Have not heard back.

    Any precautions, or preemptory actions I should take?

    Thanks,

    Steve

  81. Posted April 7, 2016 at 3:15 pm | Permalink

    Haha! I knew it was scammy!! I’m working Paul right now too. Same MO as you guys. I’m playing along for shits, asking all kinds of hard questions and he just won’t answer them and keep pushing the deal ahead. Guess we’ll see how it pans out. Maybe this blog is theirs and that’s how they know when to drop the deal? If so, genius guys.

  82. Posted April 11, 2016 at 6:47 pm | Permalink

    SCAM for the week….

    I had a feeling that this was too good to be true….always good to do a little research…
    this is from
    barney siron
    He started by texting me….i sent him my email, and he followed up with this. I have been holding up on the quote because it seemed too easy…he has emailed me twice asking for the quote. I think I will have a new response for him.

    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 Agriculture products such as Kola Nut, Gacillia Nut and Cocoa so i need a best of the best layout design for it.I have no site yet on the business so i want you to create a new site for me Can you handle that ?. 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 farmtoproduce.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:
    Your own estimate

  83. Posted April 18, 2016 at 6:27 pm | Permalink

    I got another one from …paulmose46@gmail.com
    Hello, My name is Paul mose. I would like to know if you’re available for web design and do you accept credit card for 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
    Paul

  84. Posted April 20, 2016 at 8:21 am | Permalink

    I also got the same exact email, from Paul Mose.

    Stupid me, I wasted a load of time doing a layout and an estimate.
    But it never felt quite right so I Googled his name etc. and here I am.

    Oh well… I did a nice layout, maybe I can re-use it.. LOL

    Can somebody please explain to me how he would have got money out of me though? I told him about 3 times I don’t accept credit cards, he would have to pay me by PayPal.

    I had quoted him $2500 and this was his last email:
    “here is the favor i need from you my credit card to charge for the bills. I want you to add an extra $3,500 to the down payment of ($1.200 as your service fee for the design of the website + $100 tip for handling perfect work for me ) = $4,800. Once the funds is available in your account, You will be sending the Extra $3,500 to the project consultant that has the text content and the logo for my website. once the payment have been confirmed he would send the text content and logo needed for my website to you so work can start asap, Note: Sending of funds would be after money clears into your account and You will be charging my card for remaining balance upon completion of the project. I hope you understand the favor request and I sent you a text as well. I will be happy to read a positive response from you then we can proceed with Payment….
    God bless You.”

    I don’t know how he “sent me a text” since I never gave him my cell number. I finally “clicked” and told him I was declining the work, and never heard another word from him.

  85. Posted April 21, 2016 at 8:12 am | Permalink

    OK here is a completely different scam but since this post is popular I’m going to mention it here. See http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-347-560-5667#p1030424372940190919

    I got a computer generated Call saying IRS was filing a lawsuit against me. No previous communication with IRS. IRS always does business by mail. The scam came from (347) 560-5667 New York, NY

  86. Posted May 5, 2016 at 6:05 pm | Permalink

    Mine was via text not email. Wanting me to do some landscape work. Davidmark1878@gmail.com

  87. Posted May 8, 2016 at 8:45 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    Danie Anderson
    Email dannyander1976@hotmail.llcolm
    Via Yelp

    Good Day, How are you doing ? hope all its well and fine and Are you the Owner or the manager of the Company I’m Daniel Anderson and i am an hearing impaired,i wanna know if you can handle WEBSITE DESIGNER for My new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ??please respond asap so we can communicate via email or you send your cell number for a better communication too and kindly let me know if you accept credit card for payment transaction and if there is anything you want to ask me about kindly text me at (504) 345-8492 or email me at(dannyander1976@hotmail.com) kindly get back to me ASAP so i can send you the job details…Thanks Paul

    And here is the Information Require from you :

    Your full name…
    Company Address…
    Company Phone Number..
    Your Cellphone Number..
    And what is your position in the Company:

    Thanks for your cooperation
    Daniel Anderson

  88. Posted June 7, 2016 at 10:20 am | Permalink

    Contacted me by text with the name Sam Cole then emailed me the following from Paul Cole …
    email: pcole5051@gmail.com

    Here is the job details

    I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in TN 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 yourtopfarmproduce.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 $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 ??

    Regards
    Paul Cole

    • Posted October 13, 2016 at 12:58 pm | Permalink

      I just got one from pcole5051@gmail.com as well. I teach line dancing though and he submitted it as if he were looking for me to choreograph a dance for his daughter’s wedding. It seemed fine at first, but when I realized the way he was controlling the details (ie: all girls would be where I wanted them whenever needed), wouldn’t provide a phone number because he was “under intensive care in preparation for my surgery” and wanted to pay by card because he wouldn’t be there started setting off alarm bells. Luckily, I thought to google his address and found this thread as well as other threads about Paul Cole’s. Thanks for sharing people. Glad I did waste a bunch of time on this!

    • Posted May 24, 2019 at 12:04 pm | Permalink

      Cole wrote:

      Just got spammed by this “Paul Cole”.
      I own a dance studio.

      1)Thanks for the response. Wedding is on the 29th of JUNE, 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,

      2)Thank for your response. Everything sounds good with the total cost. I will need your cell number. What type of credit card do you use? What’s cc charges and tax%?

      3)I don’t feel comfortable using merchants like PayPal, Venmo or Square. i’ve had issues with them in the past for double charging and late remittance. Can i have your cell number and i will need a favor from you about the driver fee

      4)Am hearing imperial. I just want to make this surprise for my daughter. Here is my cell number: (361) 265-8258. I will need a favor from you about the driver fee

  89. Posted June 20, 2016 at 9:50 am | Permalink

    Just received a text from Katlyn wanting a web designer that takes credit cards stated she is hearing impaired. Told her never to contact this number again.

  90. Posted June 22, 2016 at 3:35 am | Permalink

    Had the exact same thing yesterday — started getting a funny feeling when the spelling and grammar took a massive dip in quality.

    carolynmorgan027@gmail.com was the email used this time. Same scenario, quote for website, they’ll send extra.

    Really interested to know if anyone actually got further in the process — i.e. taking payment?

    If so, what happened next?

    The only way I can think that they’re making money is, as you guys said, if the project is being paid via stolen credit card and manager fee being sent to them actually frees up the cash.

  91. Posted July 26, 2016 at 11:10 am | Permalink

    I received a text from 252-253-3642 that stated: kindly get back to me asap Hello how are you doing today? this is James i would like to know if you do web design, if yes get back to me with your email address.

    Then I get this email from James Kaiton kaiton.james2020@gmail.com: Hi, Here is the job details, I just open a new Indian Restaurant which I run now and I need a website for my business to grow, So I need you to go through this example link site: http://www.indikausa.com but i need something more perfect than this if possible, I will like you to get back to me with an estimate and the estimate should include hosting and I want you to understand I want the same page as the example site i gave you to check and I want only English language and I want you to know you will be updating the site for me. I want the site up and running before ending of next month and I don’t want a shopping cart in my reservation page also I don’t have a domain name yet and I will prefer: KAITINDRESTAURANT.COM, My budget is $2000-5000 for the web design, I have a private project consultant, she has the text content and the logos for the site with the image artwork, so please go ahead and check the example site and get back to me with an estimate also will like to know if you are the owner or the manager and do you accept credit card as payment, what type of credit card merchant machine do you use cos i am currently not in the state now am out on a business trip to india and I want it done before I return. Thank you

    Can’t find James Kaiton on any social media sites so I google him and find multiple sites talking about him doing a similar scam to massage therapists, photographers, etc. except with a different phone number 972-738-1293

    He sent me two additional text messages asking if I got the email and then called me and asked if I got the email. My response was “Yes and I did a Google search on you and you are a very popular man” He hung up.

  92. Posted July 29, 2016 at 8:51 am | Permalink

    The English and communication is really well done on this one. I can see if someone does not know about the hearing impaired and credit card usual parts, they could fall for this. Sad.

    ————
    From: Ken Flints [mailto:kflints101@gmail.com]
    Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 1:10 PM
    To: michelle@platinumvue.com
    Subject: WEB DESIGN PROJECT.

    Hello, My name is Ken, A new business owner in the importing and exporting of Agriculture products. I am a first time investor and I am seeking a competent web designer to build an attractive website. Also I would like to know if you do accept credit card payments. kindly get back to me so we can discuss at length.Thank you.

    From: Ken Flints [mailto:kflints101@gmail.com]
    Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 9:11 AM
    To: Michelle Thompson
    Subject: Re: WEB DESIGN PROJECT.

    Hello,

    Thanks for your email and I’m glad you can help me with the website development. I’m hearing impaired. In regards to your reply, Here is the information you need. I need you to check out this site but I need something similar if its possible. http://www.agroamerica.com…. the site would only be informational, so I need you to give me an estimate based on what I listed below. Also I have a private project consultant, he has the text content and the logos for the site.
    Note:

    1.Develop professional looking website for Agriculture importing/exporting business similar to http://agroamerica.com/
    2.Only English version is required
    3.No Blog or videos are required
    4.Domain to be used: http://bestfarmproducetoday.net/ but not purchased yet so you will do that for me and add it up to the estimate
    5. you will be updating the site for me.
    6. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
    7. I want the site up and running before ending of next month.
    8. My budget is $3000 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 ??

    Thanks,
    Ken.

  93. Posted August 6, 2016 at 4:48 am | Permalink

    YOU WILL LOVE THIS: I just got an email from the same guy (I think):

    Hello,My name is Smith wollmann I got your mobile while surfing the internet for a reputable recording studio. I would like to know if you do music recording and how much you charge per hour for your sessions. I have three artists that will be needing your service. Also what type of payments do you accept and which days do you have available from 20th of August to 30th of August I will be waiting to get the information i requested and we can proceed from there. You can reach me at here.

    My response (and I had fun messing with grammar and screwing up singular/plural words and a random out of place adjective for extra fun):

    Hello Smith,

    Yes we are a great reputable recording studio. We have great recording studio. We have many referral from client past.

    Our fee is $40 per hour and fantastic availability for your dates. I will need 2 credit cards from each of your artists (6 credit cards total) and also an initial payment via WesternUnion for $1,000 to lock in the dates. Your governments photo ID and also social security card is required, along with a copy of your medical record (I don’t want people with disease to come into the studio).

    You will have to excuse my associates, they trip out on LSD during the recording sessions, but it makes for a greats mix downs! There might be some random off-key clarinet playing in the background while your many musicians try play instrument. I hope that is ok. I’m not sure why my associates resort to clarinet playing when they are on their LSD trips, but it is great!

    Anyways, for an extra more green $200 we will get you a copy of all the master tape which is recorded on 2.5″ floppy disc. Also, we place all the shiny microphone no closer than 10 feets away from the singers and pretty instruments while recording in a cave. Don’t not worry about the microphone distance, our mixing board can boost the gain so as to pick up the echo louder than the instruments themselves. The random clarinet playing from my associates picks up really nice good excellent. In the final mix, we drop off all the lows and mid frequencies so that the final mix sounds like the shrill of a distant AM radio with random clarinet notes in the front. It is the most populars sound these day.

    Lastly, we will need to do a blood draw, rectal exam and frontal lobotomy upon your arrival. If there is any purple concern we may need to do an open body cavity search to ensure our safety. I hope that is ok with you. Years from now when you have stomach pains and the doctor does an x-ray on you and finds a fast clarinet in your liver you will remember and reflect on the amazing recording sessions we had with you. Call it bonus memorabilia. We no charge for it is memory.

    What is your electronic number phone so that we can discuss your closeness requirements? Our website is DigiGames

    George Martin

  94. Posted August 17, 2016 at 4:05 pm | Permalink

    Well, he or ‘they’ are still at it. I received the identical email as above. I responded, but was completely wary. I asked for the address and name of the restaurant, and was told they didn’t have a name yet but maybe I could help come up with one! I googled the address, it was a resident. Then I found this site, and am very grateful. I sent him this reply:
    Thank you for the address. I can’t help you decide on a name, but here is a link that might help you.
    http://www.helloari.com/blog/2015/03/scam-alert-web-designers-targeted-hearing-impaired-wants-agroamerica-site/ (this site)
    I thought I would go along with this for a while, so the authorities could do their research. They have, and will be contacting you soon.
    You should be ashamed of yourself. You aren’t even a human being. Most people in my business work 12 hours a day, and are here to help others. You prey on us and then try to steal our money. You are despicable.

    Well, I felt better. Wish there was a way to prosecute these jerks. Thanks again for the info.

    Pati

  95. Posted September 1, 2016 at 5:00 pm | Permalink

    I received the same via text message. Hearing imparted person wants a website…. So I offered to set up a video call with my friend who knows sign language… Big surprise, they went silent after that lol.

  96. Posted September 7, 2016 at 10:15 am | Permalink

    THANK YOU EVERYONE! About 10 minutes ago I got a request for a webiste. Looks like Mr. Charles Kaiton is opening a restaurant in Florida. Haha. Here’s what he emailed.

    “Good i want you to know i heard about you from yelp.com and here is the job details, I just open a new Indian Restaurant which i run now and i need a website for my business to grow, So i need you to go through this example link site: http://www.indikausa.com but i need something more perfect than this if possible, I will like you to get back to me with an estimate and the estimate should include hosting and i want you to understand i want the same page as the example site i gave you to check and I want only English language and i want you to know you will be updating the site for me.
    I want the site up and running before ending of next month and i dont want a shopping cart in my reservation page also i dont have a domain name yet and i will prefer: KAITINDRESTAURANT.COM , My budget is $2000-5000 for the web design, i have a private project consultant, she has the text content and the logos for the site with the image artwork,so please go ahead and check the example site and get back to me with an estimate also will like to know if you are the owner or the manager and do you accept credit card
    as payment. Thank you”

    Thanks to you all I will not proceed any further.

  97. Posted September 21, 2016 at 4:50 pm | Permalink

    I got a text saying this:

    Hello, Its me Thomas Nicolas i need know if you can handle website design for a new company.

    And an email saying:

    Begin forwarded message:

    From: ” \ kevme2011@gmail.com
    Date: September 21, 2016 at 7:24:53 PM EDT
    To: Csandora@goforthbesocial.com
    Subject: Here is the job description

    Hello,
    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 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 silverfarmproduct.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 $7000

    Kindly get back to me with:
    (1) AN ESTIMATE
    (2)FULL NAME ..
    (3)ADDRESS ..
    (4)CELL PHONE ..

    NOTE: I want you to understand that my credit card don’t work with Paypal so would like you to set up with another merchant like cpay merchant,first data merchant or flint so you can be able to charge my credit card with no problem??

    Favorable Regards,
    Thomas Nicolas.

  98. Posted September 23, 2016 at 7:33 pm | Permalink

    **here is what I got today. Claims to be Mike Wills. willsmike122@gmail.com

    ***Thanks for making this blog and giving me a heads up.

    Hi I’m Mike,can you handle website design for a new company and accept credit cards,kindly get back to me ASAP so i can send you the job details.

    Thanks
    Mike
    Okay good,here is the job details i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located here in the state 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 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 $3000.00 to $8000.00

    Kindly get back to me with:
    (1) An estimate.
    (2)Cell phone number.

    Regards,
    Mike

  99. Posted October 13, 2016 at 2:15 pm | Permalink

    Has anyone had any resulting scam/issues since your interaction with these scammers? He had my last name and my cell # and today, I got a scam text to “renew my expiring AAA membership” (which I don’t have), so I’m concerned he/they will continue to try new ploys now that they have that info. Luckily, I didn’t provide a mailing address.

    Thanks,
    Danielle

  100. Posted October 22, 2016 at 2:40 pm | Permalink

    I got the same from someone who texted me first claiming to be Thomas Nicolas.

  101. Posted November 2, 2016 at 11:56 am | Permalink

    Just got one:

    That’s fine, And here is the job details i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in NE 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 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. 6. I want the site up and running before the ending of Nov.
    7. My budget is $700.00 to $2,500.00

    Kindly get back to me with:
    (1) An estimate.

    Regards,

    Wilson

  102. Posted November 10, 2016 at 10:53 am | Permalink

    Looks like they are still working this,

    Name: Danielle Sussah
    Company: DS_Enterprises
    Phone: 0000000000
    Email: daniellesussah@gmail.com

    Company Description: 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 D.NSALON 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 2 months. 7. My budget is $2000 to $5000 8.Give me your personal cell phone number 9.Are you the Owner

    Happy I found this article before engaging with these idiots. I decided to set up a Textfree # to jerk with them a bit.

    BEWARE ALL

  103. Posted November 10, 2016 at 11:34 am | Permalink

    Received message on our website from the Danielle Sussah person again, same pitch. Still pulling this crap.

  104. Posted November 10, 2016 at 6:19 pm | Permalink

    I just received an email the following exchange and then looked her up because I had a feeling. Thank you to all of you for reporting this. Same scam, different details. Start at the bottom.

    Hi Carolyn,
    Are you looking for group sessions? 4 women at once twice a week for 4 weeks? Or are you looking for individual sessions twice a week for 4 women? Can you tell me if there is a specific issue you are all trying to deal with? Is this a family matter that you are trying to work through?
    Thank you,

    Deanna
    On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 4:46 PM, Carolyn morgan wrote:
    I will like you to know the coaching is for 4 ladies in my family, so I want you to get back to me with total estimate for 2 times in a week 4 (Females) for 4 weeks and i want the session to be 1 hours, so i will like to know the total cost for the service asap

    On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 1:14 AM, Deanna Blizzard wrote:
    Hi Carolyn,
    Of course it is fine to contact me via text. Thanks for letting me know. I am a certified coach working in all areas of life. I am a parent myself and have much experience with anger management, stress management, relationships etc. Can you tell me if you are looking for coaching for yourself or child or adolescent? I do have experience in those areas as well and also working with disabled children.
    I look forward to hearing from you and I hope I can be of service.
    Regards,
    Deanna

    On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 3:42 PM, Carolyn morgan wrote:
    Thanks for your swift responses,I’m a hearing impaired that why am contacting you via text, so i hope its fine?? i will like to know if you work in the areas of spiritual direction,relationships,parenting, and stress management and Anger management??

    On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 12:09 AM, Deanna Blizzard wrote:
    Hello Carolyn,
    Yes I am a certified professional coach. I take PayPal, Venmo, ApplePay, etc.
    How can I help you? Are you looking for a life coach?
    I hope to hear from you soon.
    Regards,
    Deanna

    > On Nov 10, 2016, at 11:55 AM, Carolyn morgan wrote:
    >
    > Hello, i’m carolyn, i would like to know if you are a life coach ….And if you do accept credit card as payment??i’m hoping on your quick response.

    • Posted December 18, 2016 at 8:51 am | Permalink

      Got the same inquiry via text. This happened back in June 2016 – same message, different name used by the requestor.

    • Posted February 17, 2017 at 2:14 pm | Permalink

      I just got the same texts. This time from Sophia James. Looking for a life coach. 4 Females, twice a week for 4 weeks, 1 hour sessions. Hearing impaired.

      What a scam

  105. Posted November 17, 2016 at 2:16 pm | Permalink

    I got a text from 502-265-6742 about a restaurant website. The text asked me for my email so i sent. In my email this is what I received:
    I just opened a new Indian Restaurant which i run now and i need a website
    for my business to grow, So i need you to go through this sample link
    http://www.indikausa.com but i need something better than this
    if possible, I will like you to get back to me with an estimate and the
    estimate should include hosting and i want you to understand i want the
    same style as the sample, I want only English language and you will be updating the site for me at anytime it needs an update. I want the site up and running before ending of next month and i dont want a shopping cart in my reservation page also i dont have a domain name yet and i will prefer: KAITINDRESTAURANT.COM , My budget is $2000-5000 for the web design, i have a private project consultant, she has the text content and the logos for the site with the image artwork,so please go ahead and check the sample site and get back to me with an estimate also will like
    to know if you are the owner or the manager and do you accept credit card
    as payment.

    Thank you

  106. Posted December 6, 2016 at 9:51 am | Permalink

    I just got a text from “Adriane” at 916-581-0495, with the same scam. They stopped responding to me as soon as I asked them who I can thank for referring me. I wish there were something more I could do to stop them from trying to pull this on others. Somewhere I could report the number, that would actually make a difference.

  107. Posted January 7, 2017 at 8:54 am | Permalink

    “Hello My name is Adriane am hearing impaired i will like to know if you can handle web design for a new company ? and also do you accept credit card ?”
    I got this one today. This scam appears in my inbox every few months. It absolutely ticks me off that people do crap like this to waste our time.

  108. Posted January 18, 2017 at 12:40 pm | Permalink

    Here is my exchange. I had a feeling from the start that it was a scam.
    __________________________

    Thanks for your candid response
    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 Agriculture products such as Kola Nut,Coconut,Almonds nuts, 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 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 this 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 ??

    Regards
    Kimberly Garcia.

    From: Jason Farran
    Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 5:22:46 PM
    To: Kimberly garcia
    Subject: Re: Web designer needed !!!!!!

    Hi Kimberly,

    Yes we can design and build a website for your company, and yes we accept credit cards.

    I look forward to hearing back from you with more details.

    Thanks,
    Jason Farran
    President, JF WebDesign
    2165 San Diego Avenue, Suite 204
    San Diego, CA 92110
    (619) 677-3052

    Like us on FaceBook:
    http://www.facebook.com/JFWebDesignSD

    On Jan 16, 2017, at 7:46 AM, Kimberly garcia wrote:

    Hello i am Kimberly Garcia,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.
    Thanks.

  109. Posted February 6, 2017 at 4:54 pm | Permalink

    This is my second round with one of these. Last one my friend was smart enough to have them log into their website to confirm their visiting IP address (turns out, Lagos Nigeria).

    This one was from Troy Cohen — last one was from an Outlook address as well. I recommend reporting them so their account gets shut down. Not that it’s hard for them to get a new one, but it might stop others from going further with their conversations with the scammers.

    Here are the emails I received:

    =-=-=
    Good Day,

    I’m Troy, 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.

    Ultravine- Owner.

    =-=-=-=
    Thanks for your response, actually i’m looking for a responsive informational website for my business.
    that would promote my sales and business, let me know when to send over the few details i was able to gather so far?.

    Regards.

    =-=-=-=
    I’m a General merchandise, Suppliers & Distributors of all kinds of Livestock and farm tools & all kind of agricultural products
    I need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if its possible http://bigtreefarms.com/
    ….. The site would only be informational only, the layout is amazing, i really like the layout of the website
    So i need you to give me an estimate based on the Layout of the site, the estimate should include hosting, SEO.
    I also want less pages compare to 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.

    I want six pages website.
    I want only English language
    I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name as.
    Ultravine.com
    you will be updating the site for me.
    i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
    the features i want on my website are below.

    ¦Home page
    ¦About Us
    ¦Basic Contact Form
    ¦Photo Galleries / 1 Sliders
    ¦Social Media Integration
    ¦FAQ

    Please i want a responsive mobile-ready website designed for both desktop and mobile devices,
    effective & attractive Web design.

    Kindly get back to me with:
    An estimate
    your cell phone number
    And will like to know if you are the owner ??

    Regards.

    Ultravine- Owner.
    =-=-=-=-=

    They’re really bad at straying from the same general script! I immediately recognized similar lines from the last time I dealt with this.

  110. Posted February 9, 2017 at 1:44 pm | Permalink

    I just got the same thing. Here’s the first one:

    On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 11:25 AM, kimberly garcia wrote:
    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 Agriculture products such as Kola Nut,Coconut,Almonds nuts, 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 TMMtopfarmproduce.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 this 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 ??

    Regards
    Kimberly Garcia.

    And after I responded (with a mockup even! Dang, I guess I was eager):

    I am okay with the estimate everything sound good and i’m ready to make payment now with my credit card, I understand the content for this site would be needed so work can start asap but i will need a Little favor from you and the favor is that I will send you my credit card to charge for the sum of $5,200.00 plus 3% Cc company charges, You will deduct $2,500.00 as deposit for the design of the website plus extra $200.00 as a tip for handling perfect work for me and you will send the remaining $3,000.00 to the project consultant that has the text content and the logo for my website so once he receive the $2,500.00 he would send the text content and logo needed for my website to you so work can start asap,Sending of funds would be after money clears into your account and You will be charging my card for remaining balance upon completion of work, Kindly get back to me so we can proceed with payment asap

    Thanks

    Best regards

    Kimberly Garcia Francois

  111. Posted February 28, 2017 at 7:26 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE FROM: blidwestforchef@outlook.com
    Name: Blid west
    Email: blidwestforchef@outlook.com
    How did you find me?: Yelp
    Comments: Hello am Blid West looking to create a web site for a new company, am setting up an Electronic and Phone retail outlet. Do you accept credit card/ checks?

    Regards
    Blid West

  112. Posted March 8, 2017 at 10:41 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER:
    from: patrickray556@gmail.com
    Hello, My name is patrick ray.I would like to know if you’re available for web design and do you accept credit card for 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

  113. Posted March 8, 2017 at 10:42 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER VIA YELP:
    New Message from Micheal W.
    Hi am Michael welsh I have a small and medium scale business that has to do with farm produce buying and selling of farm crops I would have call in to make enquiry but am currently at the hospital which is due to doctors advice as am hearing impaired I will like to no if you are available for the design you can get back to through my mail which is michealwelsh04@gmail. Com thank you

  114. Posted March 9, 2017 at 5:11 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER: rita harrison
    Hello.I’m Morgan.i wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?

    Morgan

  115. Posted March 10, 2017 at 1:11 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER VIA MY WEBSITE:

    Name patrick ray
    Email patrickray556@gmail.com
    Hello, My name is patrick ray.I would like to know if you’re available for web design and do you accept credit card for 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

  116. Posted March 15, 2017 at 6:11 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE TODAY VIA YELP:
    Good Day, I’m Thomas .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 with your email address. So that I can send you the job deyails Or send your resume to (Maryperrymary@gmail.com) Have a Great Day Thanks

  117. Posted March 17, 2017 at 7:59 am | Permalink

    I received a text message from a person named “Thomas Nicolas” this morning (2017 MAR 17). The text came from this source: (202) 681-9472 . The message “Thomas” sent me:

    – Hello, Its me Thomas Nicolas i need know if you can handle website design for a new company ?

    Interestingly, the scammer did not ask me about credit card information. However, approximately one minute later I got another message, this time via email from the same person with this email address: kerrybush136@gmail.com. The message is this:

    – 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 ?

  118. Posted March 27, 2017 at 12:32 pm | Permalink

    I got the same message this morning and was suspicious but emailed the guy a few times. Then for sure did some research and saw the same thing, so I immediately marked the message and spam and deleted it.

    “i have 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 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://www.missrebel.co.uk…. 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 R.E.SalonTools
    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 2 month.
    7. My budget is $2000 to $5000
    8.Give me your personal cell phone number
    9.Are you the Owner”

    Something was really off about point #8, so I asked him more questions to weed him out.

    Thanks for saving me a ton of trouble.

  119. Posted April 12, 2017 at 10:02 am | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:

    Date: April 12, 2017 at 9:58:57 AM PDT

    Name Edgar
    Email ebrownforyou25@gmail.com
    How did you find me? Yelp
    Comments: Hello, how are you doing today? My name is EDGAR BROWN, 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 BROWN

    • Posted April 25, 2017 at 10:52 am | Permalink

      We just got this same contact request on our website today.

  120. Posted April 25, 2017 at 3:48 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:
    Name Joshua Co
    Email jco2661326@gmail.com
    How did you find me? Google
    Comments Please call me at 818-491-3957

    • Posted May 4, 2017 at 4:38 pm | Permalink

      I had the exact message sent through to our company:
      Please call me at 818-491-3957
      Name: Joshua Co
      Phone: 8184913957
      Email jco2661326@gmail.com

      Figured it might be a scam, but tried to call the number anyway and reached a number is disconnected message…

    • Posted May 11, 2017 at 6:02 pm | Permalink

      I just heard from this guy via my website. I looked up his email address, and this is the only thing I found. Different phone number. Did you call him or message him back? How did you decide he was a scammer?

      • Posted May 24, 2017 at 7:47 am | Permalink

        A sure way to tell is if they say anything about taking credit card paired with having a graphic designer, or some other third-party contractor, who doesn’t take credit card. They’ll then ask if they can pay you more than your quote, and have you send the overage to the other contractor, so they can put it all on card. They may even offer to throw a little extra on there that you can keep, yourself. What that really is is money laundering. The card is almost always stolen, and when it gets reported as a fraudulent charge, you’ll be out the money you were paid, PLUS the money you sent the contractor, which is almost assuredly the scammer, himself/herself, or someone they’re working with. I’ve started responding that I take credit card, but only with several forms of ID, and verifying the card with the credit card company. I usually never hear from the person again.

      • Posted June 1, 2017 at 4:19 pm | Permalink

        Got the same email from jco2661326@gmail.com
        “Please call me at 424-322-2511, If I’m unavailable, please text me and I will get back to you.”

        I get these about 2-3 per month.
        1. They ask if you take credit cards
        2. No information what-so-ever. No company. No location. Nothing for me to verify who they are.

        Goes right to trash.

  121. Posted April 25, 2017 at 3:49 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    Name Innocent Moore
    Email innocentmoore4@gmail.com
    How did you find me? Google
    Comments Website Design Needed
    Hello, how are you doing today? My name is Innocent Moore, 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 Moore

  122. Posted April 25, 2017 at 10:29 pm | Permalink

    Yet another one, this time with a slightly interesting twist of being in the Australian Navy, although they didn’t even bother filling out their form letter properly…

    ———- message ———-
    From: Andrew Harris harrisandrew890@gmail.com
    Date: 25 April 2017 at 08:28
    Subject: WEB PROJECT

    Hello

    I’m Andrew i would like to know if you can handle website design for my new company and also if you do you accept
    credit cards ?? if so kindly get back to me, so i can send you the job details

    Thanks hope to read from you soon

    ======
    Then after my reply asking for more information
    =======

    ———- message ———-
    From: Andrew Harris harrisandrew890@gmail.com
    Date: 26 April 2017 at 14:54
    Subject: Re: WEB PROJECT

    Hello ,

    Thanks for getting back to me Here is the job details,

    I work with Royal Australia Navy and right now I’m on sea. I will be back home next month so this is the best way we can communicate and i want the work done before i be will back onshore.
    I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in…. and the company is based on importing and exporting of Red Wine 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 TNtopfarmproduce.com.au
    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.do have eftpos facility.

    Kindly get back to me with:
    (1) an estimate
    (2) And will like to know if you are the owner ??

    Regards
    =========

  123. Posted May 4, 2017 at 10:49 am | Permalink

    Yup just got an inquiry on our website from this:
    Name Joshua Co
    Email jco2661326@gmail.com
    How did you find me? Google
    Comments Please call me at 818-491-3957

    Fake stuff.

  124. Posted May 5, 2017 at 10:51 am | Permalink

    Hey Community, It is May 5th 2017 And this SCAM Is still getting traction. This was sent to me today.

    From: Joshua Co
    Subject: Please call me at 818-491-3957
    A Cimetta Design contact form was filled out by Joshua Co on the [_post_title] page at [_post_url].
    Company:
    Please call me at 818-491-3957
    Email Address:
    jco2661326@gmail.com
    Phone Number:
    8184913957
    Message Body:
    Please call me at 818-491-3957

    The Number 818-491-3957 is disconnected. I always check it out if I sense a SCAMMY Thing and sometimes I try and have a little fun. Bate them if you will.
    But I am glad I check this forum out THANKS TEAM. Because of this effort a little bit more justice was just served up. I just feel bad for Joshua & Co their name is attached to this, and thats is not right. They are a Property management company in Aspen, Colorado their Address: 300 S Hunter St, Aspen, CO 81611 Their Phone number fortunately for them is not the same in the Scam email.

    Just paying it forward, what else can us hard working stiffs do. Be safe Kids.

  125. Posted May 12, 2017 at 12:14 pm | Permalink

    I just got one to on my website for website design.
    Came from: jco2661326@gmail.com
    (424) 322-2511

  126. Posted May 16, 2017 at 3:18 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE

    Name
    matt kay
    Email
    mattykay11@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Google
    Comments
    Hi Sir/Ma’am

    How are you doing today, I’m Sgt. Matt Kay Jr, US Army. I will like to know if you can handle website design for a new company and if you accept all Major Credit cards for payment. I want to apologies for not calling direct than email. I’m in the US Army National Guard presently stationed at Military Base Camp on Special operations where I’m not able to call your company at the moment from the field due to exposing my location. But I assure you that you can reach me anytime via e-mail or sms text which I believe is better to communicate as well, I hope you understand my situation so kindly bare with me and email me back so I can give you more details regarding the job.

  127. Posted May 22, 2017 at 7:09 am | Permalink

    Matt Kay doing the rounds more. Email mattykay11@gmail.com is a scam
    ———- Forwarded message ———-
    From: matt kay
    Date: Wed, May 17, 2017
    Subject: WEB DESIGN
    To: sales@qwerty.com

    Hello, My name is Matt Kay, 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 Matt

    Oh no .. his “daughter” is in hospital having surgery. What can I do to help????!!!!

    Thanks for your response, I am okay with the estimate and i wanna proceed so i will pay the sum of $2,500 as down payment for the job using my credit card so work can commence ASAP i understand the content for this site would be needed so as for the job to commence so regarding the content But i will need a little favor from you And the reason why i need this favor from you is because the consultant that has the content and logo for the website does not have the facility to charge credit cards and i also Am presently in the hospital with my Daughter for surgery so i will be glad if you can help me out with this favor. Thanks.
    Matt

    • Posted June 23, 2017 at 6:04 pm | Permalink

      We received one too:

      To: One Visual Voice Management
      Subject: web design
      From: matt kay

      Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:59 AM

      Hello, My name is Matt Kay, 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 Matt

  128. Posted May 25, 2017 at 11:10 am | Permalink

    I just got this too today. So glad I trusted my intuition and googled rather than clicked on their links! Whew.

    Mine was from jillian johnson.

  129. Posted June 14, 2017 at 5:15 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    From: Kenneth Darryl
    Subject: Web design
    Date: June 12, 2017 at 11:51:58 PM GMT+9

    My name is Kenneth Darryl,Do you do Website design for new company and do you accept credit card ??

  130. Posted June 21, 2017 at 10:18 am | Permalink

    “Do you accept credit cards?” is a red flag – money laundering – they want you to send $$ to third party.

  131. Posted June 23, 2017 at 1:04 am | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:
    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 job details smithrojas10@yahoo.com

  132. Posted July 3, 2017 at 8:40 am | Permalink

    I received a similar email. Knew something wasn’t right immediately. Especially given they did not ask what I charge for my services and asked if I accept credit cards. Here’s the email:

    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 proving 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

  133. Posted July 5, 2017 at 4:38 pm | Permalink

    Scammer still going – Joshua it seems…

    From: Joshua Co jco2661326@gmail.com

    Message:
    Hi I was interested in speaking with you, can you call me when you get
    a chance? If I’m in work and unavailable to speak, just text message me
    at 818-639-8611 and I will get back to you.

    Thanks
    Joshua

  134. Posted July 9, 2017 at 5:31 pm | Permalink

    On 10 Jul. 2017 07:37, “Andrew Harris” wrote:
    Hello

    I’m Andrew Harris i would like to know if you can handle website design for my new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? if so kindly get back to me,so i can send you the job details

    Thanks hope to read from you soon

  135. Posted July 12, 2017 at 4:51 pm | Permalink

    I happened to be monitoring my website today when I noticed a visitor from the Philippines. I sure am glad I found this website logging these scams.

    Below is the message I received through my website:

    Your Name: Joshua Co
    Your Email: jco2661326@gmail.com
    Your Message: Hi I was interested in speaking with you, can you call me when you get
    a chance? If I’m in work and unavailable to speak, just text message me
    at 818-639-8611 and I will get back to you.

    Thanks
    Joshua

  136. Posted July 18, 2017 at 8:41 am | Permalink

    We received this e-mail from “tim bush”, and we are glad we looked further into it!!! Had a longer conversation with him via e-mail and stated he could not call us to schedule appointments because he is undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

    From: Timothy Roy Bush [mailto:timothyroybush@gmail.com]
    Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 7:51 AM
    To: undisclosed-recipients:
    Subject: teeth whitening service

    hi there, i’m timothy bush. hope you are doing good today. i will like to know if you are available for teeth whitening service and also do you accept credit card for payment? kindly get back to me asap.

    regards,

    timothy.

  137. Posted August 10, 2017 at 8:13 am | Permalink

    SOLUTION: You might not be able to have these thieves in cuffs but you can make life harder fro them and help a fellow consumer. Follow proper credit card procedures. Ask them to provide credit card information as follows:

    1. Card type
    2. Name as it appears on the card
    3. Billing address and PHONE NUMBER for the credit card
    4. Card number, expiration and CSV
    5. Ask for a shipping address to deliver the proposal
    6. Ask for a phone number to reach them directly (this is important)

    Now go to Google and search for the name of the person and the billing address (if it is a physical address). You may be able to find the card holder through social media. Try to reach out them and ask if they authorized this transaction. Explain the scam briefly and send them any information and evidence that you have collected. Suggest that they call their bank immediately and report the incident along with supporting evidence. Email communications from the scammer can sometimes be traced to IP’s and, at the very minimum blocked.

    Once you have the consumer taken care of, you can trace the email yourself by using info here: http://whatismyipaddress.com/trace-email Once you have the IP address from the server that was used to send you the email you can use the other tools on that same site to report the server and make comments about the scam. With enough reports, server providers will be forced to further investigate and may help dry up the almost endless network of scammers in Nigeria.

  138. Posted October 10, 2017 at 3:36 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER SCAM VIA YELP:
    Victor T.
    Good Day

    I’m Victor Terrell,i would love to know if you can handle website design for a new company am a chef and setting up a restaurant and also if you do accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me ASAP so i can send you the job details.

    Regards,
    Victor Terrell.
    Phone Number: +16519275126

  139. Posted October 10, 2017 at 3:38 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER SCAM:
    Name Kenneth darryl
    Email Kennethdarryl1972@outlook.com
    How did you find me? Yelp
    Comments: My name is Kenneth Darryl,Do you do Website design for new company and do you accept credit card ??

  140. Posted October 19, 2017 at 4:52 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:
    Name monica
    Email monicamorgan28@yahoo.com
    How did you find me? Yelp
    Comments Hello 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?

  141. Posted October 27, 2017 at 10:00 am | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE: (this one came as a direct email and via my form so he’s trying extra hard)

    Name Mark Ellis
    Email markellis1313231@gmail.com
    How did you find me? Google
    Comments Hello.I”am Mark Eliss ,Do you do website design for a new company and also do you accept credit cards??get back to me..so i can send you the job details.Thanks

  142. Posted October 27, 2017 at 11:44 am | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:
    From: James Martinez
    Subject: Are you Available
    Date: October 27, 2017 at 6:56:47 AM PDT

    Hello I am James Martinez and 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 ?feel free to get back to me via my e-mail or text me on my phone.
    martinezjames301@gmail.com
    2138076035

  143. Posted November 2, 2017 at 9:42 am | Permalink

    Got one of these too! Got a text on my business phone number, gave him my email, got this. Glad I googled the email address before wasting my time chatting with this fellow. I would not have been naive enough to fall for the scam anyway, but I’m just glad I am not wasting any time replying to their messages.

    the scammer’s details are as follows: “Paul Cole”, pcole5051@gmail.com, phone: 414 768 2173

    ——

    Thanks for your swift response

    Here is the job details

    I have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in TN 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 yourtopfarmproduces.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 $3,000 to $5,000

    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 ??

    Regards

  144. Posted January 14, 2018 at 5:17 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER SPAM MESSAGE:

    Date: January 14, 2018 at 3:54:34 PM PST
    Name: Johnson
    Email: Johnson_greg99@outlook.com
    via Yelp

    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 (topfarmproduce.market)
    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 $3,000 to $5,000

    Kindly get back to me with an estimate

    Hope to read from you
    Regards
    Johnson.

  145. Posted February 6, 2018 at 3:52 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE

    Begin forwarded message:

    Date: February 6, 2018 at 11:33:50 AM PST
    From: cherylhurst29@gmail.com

    Name cheryl hurst`
    Email cherylhurst29@gmail.com
    How did you find me? Yelp
    Comments
    Hello,
    I’m Cheryl Hurst,
    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 SD and the company is based on importing and exporting of Rubber shoes materials. kindly bear with me, am just a disability ear woman.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,
    Cheryl.

  146. Posted February 6, 2018 at 3:56 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:

    Name
    Simon Shawntee Demetrice
    Email
    simonshawnteedemetrice@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Yelp
    Comments
    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

  147. Posted April 16, 2018 at 12:23 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE: (via Yelp)
    sent via SMS: +16505500772
    i have small scale business which i want to turn into large scale business i want you to understand that I’m presently out of the state on a business trip 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 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 farmsproducts.co.
    4. you will be updating the site for me.
    5. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
    (
    s+
    log/t

  148. Posted May 21, 2018 at 1:44 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:
    Name
    Gavin Dowson Rodriquez
    Email
    gavindowsonrodriquezg@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Yelp
    Comments
    Hi,
    How are you doing today am sure you had a great weekend, 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

    Rodriquez

  149. Posted May 30, 2018 at 4:48 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:

    Name janny wilson
    Email jannywilson14@gmail.com or jannywilson142@gmail.com
    How did you find me? Yelp
    Comments
    Hello, My name is janny wilson, 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 janny

  150. Posted June 11, 2018 at 7:28 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    Date: June 11, 2018 at 6:59:50 PM PDT
    Name Simon Aldrich
    Email simaldrich@gmail.com
    Comments: Hi,
    How was your day at work. I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards?.. So i can give you more details regarding the work.

  151. Posted June 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:

    Name Walker james
    Email walkerjames79@outlook.com
    How did you find me? Yelp
    Comments Good Day, Am Walker james am an hearing impaired.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 ASAP so i can send you the job details…Thanks Walker james

  152. Posted September 5, 2018 at 1:47 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE

    From: Woodard Rickey
    Subject: Re: +Contact Form via HelloARI.com from: woodardricky1122@gmail.com
    Date: September 5, 2018 at 9:38:58 AM PDT

    I am not feeling too well so i’m taking things slowly. I am glad to read back from you. I have a small scale business which i intend to turn into large scale, It is located in Los Angeles, CA and it is 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 wdprodsfarm.com
    You will be updating the site for me.
    I want the site up and running in two Months time
    My budget is $3000 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 ?

    Thank you

    Name Woodard Rickey
    Email woodardricky1122@gmail.com
    How did you find me? Yelp
    Comments I need a website for my business. Are you available to handle that for me?

  153. Posted September 5, 2018 at 4:09 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    From: “ari@helloari.com”
    Subject: +Contact Form via HelloARI.com from: jonton1990@gmail.com
    Date: July 25, 2018 at 9:03:04 AM PDT
    Reply-To: jonton1990@gmail.com

    Name
    Jennifer
    Email
    jonton1990@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Yelp
    Comments
    Hello I’m Jennifer I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards?

  154. Posted October 1, 2018 at 3:11 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:

    Name
    Carlos juan
    Email
    business00097@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Yelp
    Comments
    Hello My name is Carlos I’m looking for a good and honest person to help me with the Web design ?also if you do you accept credit cards ?? kindly get back to me ASAP so i can send you the job details.

  155. Posted October 11, 2018 at 5:44 am | Permalink

    They are also targeting other types of businesses.
    See below.

    Architectural Service Needed
    Wed, Oct 10, 2018 8:52 am
    patrick ray (patrickray556@gmail.com)
    To:you Details
    Hello, I’m Patrick Ray, I am hearing impaired that is the reason why i contact you through via Email, I will like to have a Design for six Bed Rooms two Story All Suit with Two Living Rooms, foyal. master suite, playroom, kitchen, kitchenette, laundry room, and 3 car Garage and will like access the Living from the Garage also have a link with the Master Bedroom If there is anything that can suit my taste which I am yet to include. Please Advice, Hope you accept Credit Card as a mode of payment for the Drawing, plan, and Designs, and I will appreciate if you can get back to me with the following details Estimate of Yours

    Thanks_ Patrick Ray

  156. Posted October 17, 2018 at 2:57 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:
    Date: October 15, 2018 at 2:22:19 PM PDT
    Name Joshua Knight
    Email Joshuaknight1212@gmail.com
    How did you find me? Yelp
    Comments: My name is Joshua Knight,Do you do Website design for new company and do you accept credit card ???

  157. Posted December 3, 2018 at 2:10 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER SCAM:
    voicemail from 954-314-3207
    San francisco state university SFSU – Wants price quotes on graphic design work

    SEE: https://who-calledme.com/Number/928-440-2259

  158. Posted March 13, 2019 at 4:32 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    From: GUNN LEORNARD STEARN
    Subject: Web design
    Date: March 13, 2019 at 1:00:14 PM PDT

    Hello I’m Gunn Leonard stearn. Do you do website design for a new company and also do you accept credit cards? And kindly get back to me..so i can send you the job details. Thanks

  159. Posted July 22, 2019 at 6:17 am | Permalink

    Hello All,

    It seems that I am also got in to the scam discussed above, Guy’s Need your help here

    I was also got connected to someone requiring website for a restaurant, so I started communicating and designing, the guy even send a cheque of 2000+ which I deposited in my bank and now waiting for clearing.

    Mean while the guy have asked me that the amount is for the site designing and for the content writer which I have to transfer from my account.

    Now luckily I came across this thread and now really confused and worried that where this thing is going.

    Please guide further on the intentions of these scammers and now how to save my self.

    Waiting for response
    Thanks…..

    • Posted February 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm | Permalink

      Hello

      How did you resolve this issue? i am in same situation. Please, help

  160. Posted August 23, 2019 at 3:14 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    Date: August 22, 2019 at 7:41:45 PM PDT

    Name: GONZALES V MANUEL
    Email: businessenterprises0007@outlook.com
    Comments
    I have 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 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. https://www.go-dove.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 GONZALES.salon
    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 2 to 4 months.
    7. My budget is $5000 to $15,000

  161. Posted October 1, 2019 at 1:41 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:

    From: Swift Store
    Subject: Re: +Contact Form via HelloARI.com from: swiftstoreinc@gmail.com
    Date: October 1, 2019 at 11:05:48 AM PDT

    Hello Ari,

    Thank you for message on yelp, I have a Auto painting company business and i need an strictly 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://bandbcollision.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 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 including the social media account 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 you to purchase a domain name as http://www.swiftauto.tech
    4. i will be proving the images, logos and content for the site
    I will be waiting for your email for the estimate,

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    Simple, trendy and contemporary style design
    • Responsive design (meaning it will automatically adjust to multiple screen sizes such as desktop, tablet and mobile)
    • Content Management System (CMS) for ongoing edits/updates
    • Template color changes to match your logo and color scheme
    • Ability to easily add/edit/delete pages to the site
    • Eye catching slideshow right on homepage with customizable messaging
    • Drag and drop interface for easy page editing• Simple email contact form
    • Internal site search
    • Automatic sitemap generator which we will submit to Google when we set up your Google Analytics account. This will provide you valuable insights into your website traffic.
    • Social links – easily add/edit available channels and the site’s footer automatically updates
    • Google Analytics set-up
    • Scalable for increased growth and functionality.

    Best regard.

    Grace

    Name
    Grace Richard
    Email
    swiftstoreinc@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Other (please indicate in comments)
    Comments
    Hello

    It’s my pleasure to contact you regarding your service. I need an honest and trustworthy person who can handle website design for a new company, please let me know if you are capable of handling the project for me

    Thanks

    Grace Richard
    swiftstoreinc@gmail.com
    ‪(570) 437-0670‬

  162. Posted December 3, 2019 at 11:44 am | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    Name
    paul ken
    Email
    paulken420@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Google
    Comments
    Greetings I’m Paul Ken, And i’ll like to know if can you handle an informational website for my new company? Do you also accept credit card. Thanks

  163. Posted December 9, 2019 at 5:43 pm | Permalink

    From: David G Potter
    Subject: Re: +Contact Form via HelloARI.com from: davidgpotterme@gmail.com
    Date: December 9, 2019 at 3:53:50 PM PST

    Hi Ari,

    Thanks for your swift response an hope your day wasn’t stressful at work too.

    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 ?. 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.potterfarmproduce.farm or http://www.potteryfarmproduce.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 within the next few months.

    On Dec 1, 2019, at 11:26 PM, ari@helloari.com wrote:

    Name david potter
    Email davidgpotterme@gmail.com
    I hope your night goes well. I need an honest an trustworthy person who can build a website design for a new company please let me know if you are capable of handling the project for me

    Talk with you later & all the best!

    Warmly,
    David

  164. Posted January 8, 2020 at 1:30 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:

    From: Linda Mcdaniel
    Subject: Re: Clutch Profile Inquiry
    Date: January 8, 2020 at 5:13:24 AM PST

    Thanks for getting back to me.

    I just open a new Thailand restaurant in Houston Texas, which I now run and I need a website for my business to grow. I need you to go through this example link site: http://orderchaothai.com but I need something more perfect than this if possible.

    I will like you to get back to me with an estimate and the estimate should include hosting and I want you to understand I want the same page as the benchmark website I gave you to check and I only want it in English language. You will be responsible for updating the site quarterly or yearly.

    The site should be up and running before ending of next month and I don’t want a shopping cart (no- ecommerce) in my reservation page also I don’t have a domain name yet and I will prefer: BAQINUEWRESTAURANT.NET.

    My budget is $2000-$7500 for the web design. I have a private project consultant, she has the text content and the logos for the site with the image artwork, so please go ahead and check the benchmark sample site.

    Kindly get back to me with:
    (1) an estimate
    (2) And will like to know if you are the owner ?

    Ari

    > On Nov 25, 2019, at 11:17 PM, Clutch wrote:
    >
    > You received a message from a Clutch user. Please respond to the contact at julietalina753@gmail.com or reply to this email directly. Their message and further user info is below.
    >
    > Submitted on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 – 02:17
    >
    > Name: Linda Mcdaniel
    > Company: Kumpd Ventures
    > Email: julietalina753@gmail.com
    > Provider: Ari Salomon (https://clutch.co/profile/ari-salomon)
    > Message: I own a company and would need your service to set up a website. Let me know if you are interested, so that I can give you more details

  165. Posted January 22, 2020 at 3:03 pm | Permalink

    Another photographer almost falls victim to being scammed. That photographer wants to give you a warning.

    This is what happened. A couple of weeks ago a woman named Olivia Young wrote to the photographer via email to say she and her husband loved the photographer’s work, especially what we’ll call “the Dresses.” The woman said she couldn’t believe all the interesting things the photographer did, etc., etc. Lots of praise and flattery. She said she wanted to buy let’s say “Princess”, but it needed to be a surprise for her husband. She would send the photographer a check for the photograph which the photographer told her was $2,000 framed. She said the photographer had to work fast because her anniversary was approaching and she really wanted to surprise her husband.

    The photographer was in NYC helping family when “Olivia” emailed again. She said the check had arrived at the photographer’s home and that the photographer needed to deposit the check and when it cleared the photographer needed to wire the extra $$ to a man in LA who was helping her with the shipping and other surprises for her husband. When the check arrived, the photographer’s spouse opened the mail and saw that it was for $7,000. So The photographer was supposed to wire $5000, keeping $2000 for the photographer.

    The photographer’s spouse smelled something fishy. While In NY the photographer went to Bank of America in NY and spoke to an officer. The bank officer instantly said it was fraud. He called the company that issued the check (a legitimate company in Florida) and sure enough they had been getting calls all day about the same kind of checks. Forgeries.

    Later the photographer went to the Bank of America branch where the photographer was supposed to deposit the check and spoke to a woman officer there. She said, “yes, it’s fraud. And how good it is that you didn’t wire any money to anyone because You would be out $5000.” The photographer also went to their hometown police and they also confirmed that it was fraud.

    Some telltale signs of the con.
    – Flattery. “Oh, I love your work!”
    – The writing isn’t quite proper English, as if it’s a second language.
    – The pressure to wire the $$ quickly. Before the scheme gets discovered.

    The photographer and spouse feel relieved that they didn’t send any account numbers or money. But “she” knows the photographer’s address, email and phone number. The photographer has blocked phone # and email.

    The photographer says that it seems like they target the artists without gallery representation as there are many out there.

    Beware folks. If it is too good to be true, it probably isn’t.

  166. Posted April 21, 2020 at 9:03 am | Permalink

    Similar Fraudulent Email:
    Thanks for your respond for the web design, i just open a Indian Restaurant and i need a website for my business to grow,I want the site up and running before 4weeks, So i need you to go through this example link site: bartaco.com My budget is $800/$1,300 but i need something more perfect than this, I will like you to get back to me with an estimate and the estimate should include HOSTING and DOMAIN and i want you to understand i want the same page as the example site i gave you to check and I want only English language and i want you to know you will be updating the site for me. And i don’t want a shopping cart in my reservation page also i don’t have a domain name yet and i will prefer: bartacorestu.com i have a private project consultant, she has the text content, logos and artwork,so please go ahead and check the example site and get back to me with an estimate also will like to know if you are the owner or the manager and do you accept bank cashier check as payment

    Number of email use by scammers:
    rukelvindile@gmail.com
    sandrapy570@gmail.com
    davidjohn0705430@gmail.com
    williamwilson21182@gmail.com

  167. Posted April 23, 2020 at 8:59 am | Permalink

    These scams are ubiquitous. And lazy like a bad mad-libber: “Now it located in Town…”

    Received today from Marie Harlow:

    On Apr 23, 2020, at 8:04 AM, marie Harlow wrote:

    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://farmrescue.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 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
    premiumfarmproduces.biz
    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 ??

    Regards
    Marie

    On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 10:40 AM wrote:
    Hi Marie Harlow.
    Thanks for your email.
    We’ll get back to you as soon as possible!
    Here’s a summary of your message:
    ————————
    First Name

    Marie
    Last Name

    Harlow
    Email Address

    marieharlow543@gmail.com
    Comments / Questions

    Hello My name is Marie Harlow I’m looking for a good and honest person to help me with the Web design ??

  168. Posted June 30, 2020 at 3:28 pm | Permalink

    HERE IS ANOTHER ONE BEWARE ! ! ! !

    LEAD FORM:

    Name: Mary Collier
    Email: collierfamfarm@gmail.com
    Which platform do you wish to host on? I need help choosing

    When would you like to start? As soon as possible

    What’s your budget? $3,000 – $10,000

    Is there a deadline? October End

    Project Details Hello, My name is Mary Collier 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 suffering from captioning So i can only be reach via Text or Email. I hope you Understand.

    Design Direction Something simple and informative

    How did you hear about me? Instagram

    I AM ONLY GOING TO POST HER EMAIL RESPONSES TO ME:

    1ST

    I want you to know that i won’t be able to speak to you on phone cause am impaired and am currently receiving my treatment at the hospital,i have a small business that i want to turn it into a very big and known business,am into importing and exporting of Meat & Seafood products such as Beef, Fresh Fish & Seafood and Pork,Poultry,Veal and Exotic Meat. so i need someone who can create me something very good and more perfect. You can use this site has an examplehttps://sierrameat.com/ the site would only be informational,but i will be selling on the site by next year.but i need something more perfect than this.so i want you to give me an estimate based on the site i provided for sample and i also want the number of pages on the site and the estimate should include hosting and also i have a private consultant,he has the content and logo to the my website with him.
    I want same number of pages with the sample of site i gave to you excluding the videos and blogs., I want only English,I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name to be Collierfamfarms.com,You will be the one to be updating the site for me,I will be providing the images and logos,content for the site,I want the site to be ready before the end of October ,My budget is $8,000 to $12,000.

    2ND

    ,i would love you to help me get the domain cause am just a local farmer and i don’t really have much knowledge on internet and social media. Send me the proposal with the quote so i can make all payments including the domain fee all at once and also what processor do you use in charging credit card payments ?

    3RD

    Thanks for your reply,no problem just get back to me with the quote as soon as possible so we can proceed with the payment,and for the payment option am okay with stripe..God bless you

    4TH

    U just signed the contract and replied you also before making the payment i would need your favor regarding the consultant incharge of the content and logo to the website… Thanks I will attend the questionnaire by tomorrow okay.

    5TH

    Am ready to make down payment of $5,200 .i understand that you will be needing the content and logo for the site so you can start with the building of the site. so what payment merchant do you process credit cards through and the percent for charges?let me know when you’re ready to charge my card and also i will need a little favor from you regarding the consultant that has the content and logo to the site before he can send you the files.

    6TH

    Here’s is the favor i need from you,i want you to add an extra $7,850 to the down payment of $5,200 as your service fee for the website design. which makes it total of $13,050.and once the funds is available in your account you will be sending the extra $7,850 to the project consultant that has the content and logo for the website,and once he received his payment he will be forwarding the content and logo directly to you so you can proceed with the building of the website.and you will be charging your balance on my card once you’re done with the website.I hope you understand the favor am asking you for and i will be so much glad if you will be handling everything for me.and i will be arranging meeting with you once am fully okay to be discharged.
    please kindly send me your cell phone number where i can text you directly on.

    THIS IS WHAT I SENT HER LAST , WHEN I REALIZED I DIDN’T RECEIVE A RESPONSE I NEW SOMETHING WAS FISHY OR UP.

    Hi Mary,

    Unfortunately I cannot do that for you.

    The relationship between you and your project consultant is not something I can interfere with especially when it comes to large amounts of money.

    I can only take payments and process payments for the services I do for your website.

    There are many ways to process payments, but unfortunately I cannot perform what you are asking me to do.

    You will need to find another way to pay your project consultant.

    Is there a reason why you cannot pay your project consultant directly?

    NEVER HEARD BACK FROM HER, IT’S BEEN THREE DAYS

  169. Posted July 22, 2020 at 8:24 pm | Permalink

    Another one! Watch out!

    First email:
    “Hello, My name is Mary Collier 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 suffering from captioning So i can only be reach via Text or Email. I hope you Understand.”

    Second email:
    I want you to know that i won’t be able to speak to you on phone cause am impaired and am currently receiving my treatment at the hospital,i have a small business that i want to turn it into a very big and known business,am into importing and exporting of Meat & Seafood products such as Beef, Fresh Fish & Seafood and Pork,Poultry,Veal and Exotic Meat. so i need someone who can create me something very good and more perfect. You can use this site has an examplehttps://sierrameat.com/ the site would only be informational,but i will be selling on the site by next year.but i need something more perfect than this.so i want you to give me an estimate based on the site i provided for sample and i also want the number of pages on the site and the estimate should include hosting and also i have a private consultant,he has the content and logo to the my website with him.
    I want same number of pages with the sample of site i gave to you excluding the videos and blogs., I want only English,I don’t have a domain yet but i want the domain name to be Collierfamfarms.com,You will be the one to be updating the site for me,I will be providing the images and logos,content for the site,I want the site to be ready before the end of November,My budget is $8,000 to $12,000

    collierfamfarm@gmail.com — this email is already shut down!

  170. Posted August 7, 2020 at 7:41 am | Permalink

    I have received the same scam from Mary Collier. Began communications on July 20, 2020. Same language as above. Once it got to making 3rd party transaction, I started doing my research. I am a newly licensed agency with a reCAPTCHA form. To target hardworking business owners and waste their time is truly upsetting.

  171. Posted August 19, 2020 at 2:59 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER SCAM:

    From: Anthony Ashton
    Subject: Re: Contact Form from: blues27001@gmail.com
    Date: August 18, 2020 at 4:59:05 PM PDT
    To: ari salomon

    Thank you for your swift response

    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 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.tonnyfarmproduce.farm or http://www.tonnyfarmproduce.com
    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.
    And yeah I’ll pay the upfront before the job begin through credit card

    Best Regards

  172. Posted September 16, 2020 at 5:45 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    From: Hassan mccare
    Subject: I NEED A WEBSITE DESIGN FOR OUR COMPANY
    Date: September 16, 2020 at 5:36:04 PM PDT

    Hi my name is Hassan Mccrae, I would like to 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.
    I have a small scale business which I want to turn into a large scale business now it is located in CA and the company is based on importing and exporting crude Oil such as petroleum, gasoline, oil and gas so i need a best of the best layout design for it.
    Hope you can get it done for me?

  173. Posted October 21, 2020 at 6:17 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE

    Name
    Beldham George
    Email
    beldhamfarm@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Yelp
    Comments
    Hi,

    How are you doing today, I wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company? I’m hoping for your quick response.

    Chat soon!

    Many thanks

  174. Posted October 21, 2020 at 6:27 pm | Permalink

    From: C watson
    Subject: Re: +Contact Form via HelloARI.com from: cctwatson@outlook.com

    Thanks for getting back to me.

    We are soon launching a new all round supermarket, in New Hampton, Iowa. We would want a very effective and up-to-date & perfect website development job, to create publicity and awareness for our targeted or proposed customers. kindly go through links of store websites below as examples:
    1.https://www.hyvee.com/ 2. https://www.fareway.com/ 3. https://www.naturalgrocers.com/

    we would like you to get back to us with an estimate, our preference includes; hosting, site not more than 8-13 pages and written in English language only. We are also open to advice, as this is a new area to us and we will require that you will be responsible for updating as we eventually agree, either quarterly or yearly.

    The site should be up and running before end of January 2021 and I don’t want a shopping cart in my reservation page (no e-commerce and only informational) also I don’t have a domain name yet and I will prefer: MAPPLESUPERMARKETIA.NET

    Note:
    ** we want only English language
    ** You will be updating quarterly or yearly as professionally agreed
    **we will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.
    **we want the site up and running before the end of January 2021
    **Also our budget is flexible
    **to include sitemap
    ** a get in touch section – a form to fill out so customers can get in contact.

    There is a private project consultant, she has the text content and the logo for the site with the image artwork, so please go ahead and check the benchmark sample site.

    (Kindly get back to with following details
    *** an price estimate/quote ***your cell phone number

    Regards,

    c. watson
    For: Mapples

  175. Posted December 15, 2020 at 2:54 pm | Permalink

    Begin forwarded message:

    From: peter richard bromer Date: December 15, 2020 at 8:09:53 AM PST

    Good hearing back from you, I have a small scale business which I want to turn into a large scale business and the company is based on importing and exporting crude Oil such as petroleum, gasoline, oil and gas so i need a best of the best layout design for it.

    Thanks for getting back to me,Due to my hearing impaired problem I can only be reached via email and text.. I have a small scale business which I want to turn into a large scale business now it is located in CA and the company is based on importing and exporting crude Oil such as petroleum, gasoline, oil and gas so i need best of the best layout design for it. Kindly get back to me so we can set things in motion and get the ball rolling..

    Here’s a sample of what I need. 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 http://prichardcrudeoilzone.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 by early March 2021.

    Kindly get back to me with the budget estimate and will like to know if you’re the owner?
    Name
    peter bromer
    Email
    peterrichardbromer@gmail.com
    Comments
    I need a website for my business. Are you available to handle that for me?

  176. Posted January 27, 2021 at 4:11 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:

    Name
    Vidal J William
    Email
    vidalwilliam4business@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Yelp
    Comments
    I have a business which I want to turn into a large-scale business now it is located in NV and the company is based on importing and exporting 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 it’s possible. https://www.salonequipmentusa.com/ … I have a private consultant that has the text content and logo for the site. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate.

    1. I want 10 to 15 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 VDsolutionsaloon.co. 4. You will be updating the site for me 2 times in a month. 5. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site. 6.My budget is $8,000.00 to $18,000.00. 7. I want the site up and running before the end of 2 to 4 months.

  177. Posted February 8, 2021 at 2:15 pm | Permalink

    Another one bites the dust. I smelt a fish and found this site. Good job on KICKING this to the curb!

    Good hearing back from you, I have a small scale business which I want to turn into a large scale business now it is 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.

    Thanks for getting back to me,Due to my hearing impaired problem i can only be reach via email and text.. 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 best of the best layout design for it. Kindly get back to me so we can set things in motion and get the ball rolling..

    Here’s a sample of what I need. 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 http://prichardcrudeoilzone.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 by early May 2021.

    Kindly get back to me with the budget estimate and will like to know if you’re the owner?

  178. Posted February 19, 2021 at 5:12 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:
    Name BARNES KIMBERLEY
    Email kimberleybarnes963@gmail.com
    Hello My name is BARNES KIMBERLEY I’m looking for a good and honest person to help me with the Web design ?? I have 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 Salon Equipment such as Dryer, haircream, 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 its possible. https://www.simform.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 just 15 pages 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 15pages 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 Mariehaircollectios.salon.co 4. You will be updating the site for me twice in a month.5. I will be providing the images, logos and content for the site. 6. I want the site up and running before ending of 2 to 3months. 7. My budget is $6,000 to $15,000.

    02/18/2021

  179. Posted March 17, 2021 at 6:11 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    Name
    Nathaniel Green
    Email
    nathaniel_green334@hotmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Yelp
    Comments
    Hello,

    I’m Nathaniel Green, I’d like to know if you do website design and if you can handle a website design for me. It is a company that produces import and export farm products. And if you also accept credit card payment.

  180. Posted March 22, 2021 at 2:25 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE

    Name
    KIMBERLEY BARNES
    Email
    kimberleybarnes873@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Yelp
    Comments
    Hello My name is KIMBERLEY BARNES I’m looking for a good and honest person to help me with the Web design ?? I have business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in MD and the company is based on importing and exporting of Salon Equipment such as Dryer, haircream, 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 its possible. https://www.simform.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 just 15 pages 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 15pages 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 kimberleyhaircollectios.salon.co 4. You will be updating the site for me twice in a month.5. I will be providing the images, logos and content for the site. 6. I want the site up and running before ending of 2 to 3months. 7. My budget is $6,000 to $15,000..

  181. Posted April 7, 2021 at 11:52 am | Permalink

    ANOTHER SCAM:

    From: “[AUTOPAY]Re-activation process done automatically | Your account has been debited of $399.99 successfully < GeekTech Solutions >”
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  182. Posted April 8, 2021 at 6:56 am | Permalink

    6 years later and this scam is still going strong….. here’s mine

    Name : Vidal J William

    Phone: 0000000000

    Email: VIDALWILLIAM4BUSINESS@GMAIL.COM

    Website: https://www.salonequipmentusa.com/

    Services: Web Design / Redesign

    Message: I have a business which I want to turn into a large-scale business now it is located in NV and the company is based on importing and exporting 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 it’s possible. https://www.salonequipmentusa.com/ … I have a private consultant that has the text content and logo for the site. the site would only be informational, so i need you to give me an estimate.

    1. I want 10 to 15 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 VDsolutionsaloon.co. 4. You will be updating the site for me 2 times in a month. 5. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site. 6.My budget is $8,000.00 to $18,000.00. 7. I want the site up and running before the end of 2 to 4 months.

  183. Posted July 9, 2021 at 4:39 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    Todd

    Hi there! Could you help me with my project? Here are my answers to Yelp’s questions regarding my project:

    Tell us a bit about what you’re looking for.
    I have business which i want to turn into large scale business now it located in Brunswick, GA and the company is based on importing and exporting of Salon Equipment such as Dryer, hair cream, Weave on, 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 it’s possible https://www.heylovelyskin.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 them me an estimate.

  184. Posted July 9, 2021 at 4:40 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    West Harley
    Email
    westharleyw@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Yelp
    Comments
    I need to know if you offer services for web and logo design as I need an online presence for small scale farming business.

    Hi there, It’s a small scale farming business that I need a logo and web design for so it can have an online presence. You can use agroamerica.com as reference.

    I also need to know if you accept check as a form of payment.

    Cheers

  185. Posted July 9, 2021 at 4:41 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:
    isabella
    Email
    bakerisabella88@gmail.com
    How did you find me?
    Google
    Comments
    Good Day, Am Isabell….How are you doing and hope you having a great day and i wanna know if you can handle website design for a new company and also if you do you accept credit cards ?? Kindly email me it’s important.

  186. Posted October 16, 2021 at 12:33 am | Permalink

    Yeah, got this one just the other day:

    Hello, my name is Zandra Williams. I’ve just started my business and am looking for someone to build my website. If you work with new companies, please let me know and I will send you the job details ASAP.

    Thank you

    I then said I needed them to call me so we could go over the details and then was sent this:

    Thanks for your response, I have a business which I want to turn into a large business now located in the state and the company is based on exporting smaller products within the automotive niche like parts and tools. so 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 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 the end 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
    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 would like to know if you are the owner ??

    EXAMPLES OF PRODUCT
    1. Ergonomic Car Seat Cushion ·
    3. 2. Car Air Purifier ·
    5. 3. Car Cleaning Glue ·
    6. 4. Dashcam.

    At this point I was pretty sure this was a scam and decided to reinforce the need for a phone conversation and received:

    Im hearing hearing impaired. I can only text or email you. Can you still handle this for me ?

  187. Posted November 30, 2021 at 11:39 pm | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:

    From: Patrick Coal Date: November 30, 2021 at 10:15:42 PM PST

    Good Day!

    Most Likely you might have come across this JOB offer,the last designer we had could NOT work on the project because he lost his dad,therefore the offer is still very much available if you can create a very GOOD website for a new restaurant.
    We are about to kick start a new Hotel,Restaurant and Bar in USA and we need a website for the business to grow.

    Kindly go through this example link website below:

    http://www.nicdarkthemes.com/themes/hotel/wp/demo/chalet-wordpress-theme/

    We need an exact website something as simple as this if possible better,

    Preferably to be done in WordPress.And if you cannot just let me know. We need to be in control of the website after it goes live (rights, editing, admin).

    I want you to know that this is the first time I will be doing a website so I can only give you little details but you can give a better price quote and work based on the sample website above.

    I have a private project consultant,he has the text content and the logos needed for the website,including the registered Domain name with the image and artwork.
    I would need to facilitate you with him,he will provide you the domain log-in details for the project.

    My budget is within $3000-5000 for the this project,I want this delivered in 3-4 weeks to the latest. so please go ahead and check the example website.

    Kindly get back to me with:

    (1) A price estimate :
    (2) Your cell phone number:
    (3) And will like to know if you are the owner or the manager or freelancer and do you accept cheque(Check) as payment?

    Keep safe and protect yourself from the virus.

    Best Regards.

  188. Posted September 23, 2022 at 9:59 am | Permalink

    Just got this one today from Eric Arencibia, Ericarencibia45678 at outlook.com.

    They contacted me through a contact form on my website. I first replied that we are booked up right now and requested a timeframe. Surprisingly, it’s covered in the reply, but II think it’s part of the template. What stood out to me that this was probably a scam is the “private project consultant”. We have not gotten to the part where he tells me he is hearing impaired. Esspecially after seeing the comments here, I’m not going to reply. Hey, at least they went through the trouble of creating a rudimentary website at orderchaothai.com. Props to them, I guess.

    Good luck and stay safe out there.

    ———

    Full text of the second email:

    Thanks for getting back to me.

    I just open a new Thailand restaurant in Los Angeles, California, which I now run and I need a website for my business to grow. I need you to go through this example link site: http://orderchaothai.com but I need something more perfect than this if possible.

    I will like you to get back to me with an estimate and the estimate should include hosting. I want you to understand I want the same page as the benchmark website above, It only should be in English language. You will be responsible for site update site quarterly or yearly.

    The site should be up and running before end of November and I don’t want a shopping cart in my reservation page (no e-commerce and only informational) also I don’t have a domain name yet and I will prefer: MCQEENTHAIRESTAURANT.NET.

    Note:

    1. I want only English language
    2. You will be updating the site for me.
    3. I will be proving the images, logos and content for the site.
    4. I want the site up and running before ending of next two month.
    5. My budget is not more than 15k USD.
    6. No shopping ability
    7. The site should be mobile friendly
    8. I don’t want sitemap
    9. I want 30 product/menus to be on it.
    10. site should have ‘CONTACT US’ with a form to fill out so that they can get in contact with me.

    I have a private project consultant, she has the text content and the logos for the site with the image artwork, so please go ahead and check the benchmark sample site.

    Kindly get back to me with:

    (1) an price estimate/quote
    (2) your cell phone number
    (3) And will like to know if you are the owner ?

    Regards,

  189. Posted November 14, 2022 at 8:36 pm | Permalink

    Thanks for posting these. I’m a Wix website partner and just got one of these emails….bit cleaner but same script
    Email#1:
    Name: Anthony

    Email: blues27001@gmail.com

    Subject: web design

    Message: Hi, I need a web design for my business, I hope you are taking on a new Project at this moment, let me know so that I can email you with more details and a sample website, so that we can proceed from there.

    Email#2: Thank you for getting back to us, I’ll give you call by noon, here are few details about what I need to get done again! I have an Auto painting company business and I need a strictly 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://www.newmansautobody.com.. i do not currently have any business website at the moment that’s why I want to get one, So i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a graphic designer, he has the text content and the logos including the social media account 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 you to purchase a domain name as http://www.Tonybluespainting.com or whatever you can come up with that will be suitable 4. you will be updating the site for me. 5. I will be providing the images, logos and content for the site. Thank You

    Email#3 I gave a rough estimate…he sent this back:Thanks for the information, we are fine with that price range, we don’t have any problem with that at all, and we are fine with the 50% deposit is not a problem, we can proceed with the half deposit this week through your stripe and we don’t mind paying the cc charges. Thank You

    Needless to say…Im glad I Googled this as usual. And I noticed there was no posting about this for 2022…so heads up folks they are still at it!

  190. Posted December 16, 2022 at 12:38 pm | Permalink

    They’re still at it. Got this today from ceey371@gmail.com

    Company Name Dpi inc
    Mobile Phone 9026649344

    Description I Hope My Message Finds You And Your Family In Good Health, I Am Not Feeling Too Well, So I’m Taking Things Slowly. I Have A Small-Scale Business Which I Intend To Turn Into A Large Scale.
    It Is Located In New Brunswick And It Is Based On Importing And Exporting Agricultural 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 https://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 Prprodsfarm.Com
    You Will Be Updating The Site For Me.
    I Want The Site Up And Running By Early Next Year.
    My Budget Is $3,000 To $7,000
    Kindly Get Back To Me With:
    (1) An Estimate
    (2) Your Cell Phone Number
    (3) I’d Like To Know If You Accept Payment By Check
    (4) And Would Also Like To Know If You Are The Owner Of The Company.

    Thank You

  191. Posted December 28, 2022 at 3:53 pm | Permalink

    SAM ALERT FROM THE SAME EMAIL
    Anthony Ashton

    Thank you for getting back to us, here are a few details about what I need to get done!

    I have an Auto painting company business and I need a strictly information website to promote my business, so i need you to check out this site but i need something more perfect than this if it’s possible http://www.newmansautobody.com.. i do not currently have any business website at the moment that’s why I want to get one, So i need you to give me an estimate based on the site i gave you to check out, the estimate should include hosting i want the same page as the site i gave you to check out and i have a graphic designer, he has the text content and the logos including the social media account 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 you to purchase a domain name as http://www.BluesAutoPainting.com or whatever you can come up with that will be suitable
    4. you will be updating the site for me.
    5. I will be providing the images, logos and content for the site.

  192. Posted January 24, 2023 at 7:08 am | Permalink

    Scam email still going strong, although no mention of hearing impairment, just not feeling too well 😉

    CeeyVent
    ceey371@gmail.com
    Dpi inc
    9026649344

    I hope my message finds you and your family in good health, I am not feeling too well, so I’m taking things slowly.

    I have a small-scale business which I intend to turn into a large scale. It is located in New Brunswick and it is based on importing and exporting agricultural 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 https://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 prprodsfarm.com

    You will be updating the site for me. I want the site up and running by early next year.

    My budget is $3,000 to $7,000
    Kindly get back to me with:
    (1) an estimate
    (2) your cell phone number
    (3) I’d like to know if you accept payment by check
    (4) And would also like to know if you are the owner of the company

    Thank you

  193. Posted September 22, 2023 at 8:56 am | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE
    Name
    Eric Arencibia
    Email
    ericarencibia45678@outlook.com
    How did you find me?
    Google
    Comments
    Enquiring about website development

    Hello sorry for my late response,ijust open a new spanish Restaurant which I run now and I need a website for my business to grow,So I need you to go through this example https://www.azuca.net/ but I need something more perfect than this if possible, I will like you to get back to me with an estimate and the estimate should include hosting and I want you to understand I want the same page as the example site I gave you to check and I want only English language and I want you to know you will be updating the site for me. I want the site up and running before ending of next month and I don’t want a shopping cart in my reservation page also I don’t have a domain name yet and i will prefer: madridRESTAURANT.NET. My budget is flexible for the web design, I have a private project consultant, she has the text content and the logos for the site with the image artwork, so please go ahead and check the example site and get back to me with an estimate.

  194. Posted October 11, 2023 at 12:12 pm | Permalink

    We have received a similar one today, for the past 8 years they didnt even change the name of the restaurant they want to create. This time they have updated the reference site to be Indian Site

  195. Posted November 9, 2023 at 10:12 am | Permalink

    Felt like this contact form inquiry off my branding website was false. Glad I decided to check his email out. Ran across this chat and wanted to post that ericarencibia45678@outlook.com was at it again. I didn’t respond to him and will block his email address. So glad people have a place to post scammers’ info.

    Full Name
    Eric Arencibia

    Business Name
    energy

    Email Address
    Ericarencibia45678@outlook.com

    What can I help you with? What inspired you to reach out?
    inquiring about website development

  196. Posted January 17, 2024 at 11:20 am | Permalink

    ANOTHER ONE:
    From: Agnesa Donovan
    Date: January 17, 2024 at 12:45:31 AM PST

    
    Thanks for getting back to me.

    I want to establish a company which will be based on sales of furniture such as Kitchen Cabinet, Sofa, Office Chair, Accent tables, King bench, bed etc. I’ll like to know if I got the right contact to a Branding company. I want you to design for me a logo and a brochure.

    So, 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 colour 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 super flexible

    For the Brochure, I want a double folded A4 size brochure with 24 pages and I can only supply(via my project consultant) the text content and photos only but the logo and brochure will be designed by you.

    Here are few details:

    1) Company Name: KAYLOG LUXURY FURNITURE.
    2)LOCATION IS HOUSTON TEXAS
    3) MY WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHICH WOULD BE REGISTERED VERY SOON.
    4) I DON’T HAVE LOGO BUT NEED A CUSTOMIZED LOGO FROM YOU.
    5) I COULD ONLY SUPPLY THE TEXT CONTENT AND PHOTO VIA MY LONG TIME PROJECT CONSULTANT.
    6) I WANT THE PAGE OF THE BROCHURE TO BE 24 PAGES (INCLUDING FRONT AND BACK COVER) BECAUSE I HAVE LOT OF INFORMATION.
    TEXT AND THE PICTURE IS ALREADY APPROVED AND CROSSCHECK.
    7) THE SIZE OF BROCHURE SHOULD BE 8.5 X 11.5.
    8) I WILL WANT YOU TO ADD OUR CORE VALUES, MISSION & VISION (I’LL BE THE ONE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THAT)
    9) MY BUDGET IS SUPER FLEXIBLE
    10) I WANT THIS DONE BETWEEN 6 TO 8 WEEKS

    So please get back to me with an estimate for the designs listed above

    Thank you.
    Agnesa Donovan

  197. Posted February 16, 2024 at 5:23 pm | Permalink

    Another one
    From: Pedro Fernado
    Date: February 16, 2024 at 11:26:31 AM PST

    
    Hello sorry for my late response,ijust open a new spanish Restaurant which I run now and I need a website for my business to grow,So I need you to go
    through this example linksite:https://www.bcnhouston.com/ but I need something more perfect than this if possible, I will like you to get back to me
    with an estimate and the estimate should include hosting and I want you to understand I want the same page as the example site I gave you to check and I
    want only English language and I want you to know you will be updating the site for me. I want the site up and running before ending of next month and I
    don’t want a shopping cart in my reservation page also I don’t have a domain name yet and i will prefer: LevanteRESTAURANT.NET. My budget is flexible
    for the web design, I have a private project consultant, she has the text content and the logos for the site with the image artwork, so please go ahead
    and check the example site and get back to me with an estimate.

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