Hi, everyone! I just got my second scam attempt in about 3 months! The first was from “Carletta and David” and last Friday, I got pitched again, this time from “Ellen and Jordi.” I saved the “Carletta” pitch and–lo and behold–the wording on both is exactly the same! Even down to their response when I sent my wedding agreement that started like this: “We don’t know the problem with our computer as we are finding it difficult to download the attachment you sent us.” A FREAKIN’ PDF?!?!
I wonder if “Carletta” and “Ellen” aren’t the same person. I forwarded both message strings to a friend I have in the FBI and he said he’d take a look. Probably a wasted effort, though, as these scams are usually run offshore. But these asshats have committed a dozen felony charges–including mail fraud, so if they ever do set foot in the US, hopefully someone with a badge will be waiting for them!
I spent a dozen years in digital marketing before starting my video business full-time, so I know a scam when I see one. I just bait the hook and they grab it…until…I tell the scammers who I know, and that’s the last time I hear from them!
~TRW
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