Guest guest Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Thanks for the heads up. I recieved the same solicitation and was able to not waste any time on the matter. I sent a prompt and curt reply instead. thanks again, Cameron , < wrote: > > HI All, > > I received this email a few days ago, and it is nearly identical to a scam someone tried to perpetrate on me about 6 months ago. The way it works it that they set up a large number of appointments via email a couple of months in advance, for someone allegedly visiting your area, and ask what the total fee will be Then they send a fraudulent check that is $5,000 to $10,000 higher than the fee total. Once you receive it, they email again saying their assistant mistakenly sent you their entire life's savings, and would you kindly send the overage amount to them via Western Union, and for your troubles, you get to keep an additional amount. Eventually their check will bounce, and you are at a loss for thousands of dollars. > > The fraudulent check I received 6 months ago was a cashier's check from a Texas bank, the postmark on the envelope said Massachusetts, and the address to send the money to via Western Union was in China, and the person contacting me said they were in Scotland. It didn't take too much at that point for me to get suspicious, because it just didn't make any sense. I googled the Texas bank and learned they have been a target of this particular scam for many years. I also spoke to their fraud specialist who took my information and asked me to forward all documents and emails I received to the FBI. > > Yes, it would be nice if this was a genuine request for my services. I responded to this individual, telling her about my previous experience and that I was being more careful now and would only accept cash - the total due for all appointments on the first visit, and that I she would understand my position. I am sorry to say I have not heard from her again. > > It is unfortunate that we have to be aware of potential scam artists, but it is better to be forewarned than ripped off. In this particular request, In this email, I found the request for 3 90- minute acupuncture sessions per week peculiar, something a person familiar with acupuncture would not likely ask, as if is more typical of massage services. So remember, if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck and waddles like a duck, in all likelihood it is, indeed, a duck. > > > > Alice Romano <romano1990 wrote: Alice Romano <romano1990 > Acupuncturist Needed Asap > Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:28:48 -0700 > > P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT- FAMILY:Tahoma } Hello, > How are you today? My name is Mrs Alice Romano , I live and work here in italy, i am 36yrs old. I have been doing massage since 1989.I do a deep relaxation massage in which the muscles relax without pain. I also do energy massage that helps people feel great when I am done. I am certified to do pregnancy massage. I have lots of happy clients here in italy.I have a client Mr.Phillip Merillo A model here in italy. he will be coming to the U.S in three weeks time for a modeling job and he will be residing in Arizona temporarily until the neccesary arrangement for his job has been made before he leaves, he's having Lower Back and Neck Pain chronic pain syndromes and he will be needing Acupuncture of 90 minutes three sessions a week for One Month and also the use of soothing tones and music to help relieve stress. > > Mr.Phillip Merillo asked me to come with him to the US but i told him i would not be able to go with him to the US as i have a course i will be going for in a week time and because i dont know much about Acupuncture. So i promised to help him get a good acupuncturist in your Area. > > yesterday i made enquiries with some old Acupuncture friends and i received your referral > Pls tell me a little more about your self,how long have you been doing Acupuncture? and can you give him a good Acupuncture? > Pls i need you to get back to me with the amount you charge per session and also let me know if he can pay you via Us Postal Money Orders? > > Pls send your reply to my personal email address ( alicemassaggio ) because i dont really check this email box always. > Thank you very much and do have a nice day.. > > Alice Romano > Alimassaggio Spa > Via S. Alfonso dei Liguori, 30 > 71100 Foggia > ITALY > > > > > > Find a local pizza place, movie theater, and more….then map the best route! Find it! > > > > Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. > Visit the Auto Green Center. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 One of the massage therapists in our office brought in an article from one of their publications that detailed out the scam like you mention below. I had a little different fishy scam where someone from 'Thailand' who wanted to come observe in my clinic and pay for observation, in advance, for some ridiculous amount of money, prepaid. After you've seen one Amway presentation, you start to beware of people offering big quick easy riches. Geoff , < wrote: > > HI All, > > I received this email a few days ago, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 This happens all the time in the horse world. Someone wants to buy your horse or saddle, sight unseen, and accidentally sends you too much money and asks for the overage to be sent back to them. Here is a great website (and very funny) put together by someone who turns the tables on the scammers. The one entitled " Garden Wolves " is one of the funniest. Also, some great tips on how to recognize these scams and other types of scams. http://www.bustedupcowgirl.com/scampage.html Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Trish, Thanks for the link. It's so much fun to read, and it's fun to do a bit of scamming scammers - and telemarketers. About 6 times in a row, I asked AT & T telemarketers if they could hold for just a minute. Then I let the phone sit there for a few minutes, and they'd be gone. Once I actually went back to doing dishes in the nearby kitchen sink. They had to have heard me banging around. Sometimes they'd call more than once a day! Finally, they didn't call again for months. Also, a couple times I've received porn spam from school, .edu, addresses. I found which school had that address, wrote a little addendum, and forwarded the porn spam to Many administrative and faculty addresses at each school. I do wish I'd heard back from the schools, I didn't f/u later. But what I did do was So, So satifsfying. Hm, I do still have those outgoing e-mails.... Lynn --- pippa258 <pippa258 wrote: > This happens all the time in the horse world. Someone wants to buy your horse or saddle, sight unseen, and accidentally sends you too much money and asks for the overage to be sent back to them. > Here is a great website (and very funny) put together by someone who turns the tables on the scammers. The one entitled " Garden Wolves " is one of the funniest. Also, some great tips on how to recognize these scams and other types of scams. > > http://www.bustedupcowgirl.com/scampage.html > > Trish Live Like No One Else! Lynn Detamore, MS, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncturist PO Box 14, Sheridan, OR 97378 503.474.8876 lynndetamore ______________________________\ ____ Building a website is a piece of cake. Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness./webhosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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