This is a discussion on please help Daisy?? within the General Shop Talk forums, part of the The Business District category; It's sad that people do this to photographers. We all want that "big break" and they just feed on it. I'm sorry to those this ...
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It's sad that people do this to photographers. We all want that "big break" and they just feed on it.
I'm sorry to those this has happened to, but your break will come along. |
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I got this message through on myspace only 2 days ago...
Portfolio Hello, I represent a beautylinks modelling company in London and we have selected your portfolio for a Coca-Cola billboard advertisement at Heathrow Airport. all we need is your approval to enable us process your payment, no commission, no overhead costs. you just get paid for your pictures right away. email your replies to van_banks504@yahoo.com Vaneesa Banks. Financier:beautylinks london. 61 Moscow Road, London W2 4JS Thought I would post on here and let you guys know they are still in action. Amanda |
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I spend too much of my life on TPF!
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Something else that seems strange here is there are several first-time-posters in this thread with very similar spelling/grammar/punctuation mistakes as the scam emails.
Just seems odd. Here is a very funny phishbaiting site - very funny stuff: http://www.419eater.com/index.htm Last edited by Double H; 01-31-2008 at 11:27 AM. Reason: added link |
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The police warned people here about something very similar. It comes from people selling cars online. The seller gets contacted and the buyer arranges to send way more money then the car is selling for along with a request to have the balance sent overseas somewhere. Turns out the same way digital flower said it does. They cash the check, send the funds, and a couple days later the check bounces and they're out that money. If it sounds to good to be true chances are....
Tell them you'll agree to their terms but you won't send any money until the check clears. You won't hear from them again...
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TPF Junkie!
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Something else that seems strange here is there are several first-time-posters in this thread with very similar spelling/grammar/punctuation mistakes as the scam emails.
Just seems odd. Here is a very funny phishbaiting site - very funny stuff: http://www.419eater.com/index.htm They may have googled coca cola bilboard or something and found this thread through that? Many scamers seem to have English as a second language and there spelling and grammar is bad
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In April 2008 I bought my first DSLR - a Canon 30d with the canon 50mm F1.8 and the Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6 APO DG Macro, and 430ex II flash.
To learn more about me visit my Blog I also have pictures on Flikr I will critique your photos, but remember I am new and still have alot to learn too, so repay the favor when you see me post |
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