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paulstefano · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:29 pm Post subject: Phishing Scam?

Hey Everybody,

I got a private message on a P2P asking me to email them for a new "gig". I just got the following email.. They haven't asked for anything else yet, but I suspect that would come if I replied again. The whole thing sounds weird. Would you agree?

Hello Paul,

Thanks for your response .It is a $850 voice over (Assignment) for you, . A new corporate client of mine wants to create their online website on Green Energy platform.This assignment is for either professional or non professional voice and its a "copyrighted script" that will be provided.

You don't have to worry about your experience, we have specialists (BRITISH VOICE COACH),and Consultant Studio Engineer who will bring the real perfection to the job.

It’s a 1 day job and wouldn't take more than that least 1 hour.

Job Location:
As a Direct contractor, NewMedia Production have a client who has given out a job and the recording will be held at a rented studio close to your location, so you don't have to worry about traveling, the name and address of the studio will be forwarded to you before the date of the recording.

Job Description
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We are creating a Green Energy video to be displayed on web and social website. The overall video is approximately 20 minutes in length with the VO host part being about 10 Mins also. The voice must be boisterous, Smooth, Friendly fun and entertaining.

"Sample" Script(this is an idea of what to be expected)

(VO) Uh, I’m no rocket scientist but I’d say…traffic congestion.

(VO) Well, I’m no rocket scientist but that’s a no brainer. Green Energy is the better option.

Expectations: You need to be in a good mental and emotional state of mind. Basically this is all that is required of you, Kindly, get in touch with me as soon as possible if you will take the job, so that more details will be provided to you and we can continue from there. Please, no time wasting.
Let me know if you will take the job to commence with next arrangement.

Regards
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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

yeah sounds a little dicey. I didn't read the entire e-mail but The broken English smacks of client 3,000 miles away who could be impossible to track down for payment if it came to that. I would tread carefully and if you decide to do it get 50% up front.

Did you submit an audition?

paulstefano · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:36 pm Post subject:

DougVox · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:51 pm Post subject:

Nothing more to wonder about.

This. Is. A. Scam.

This paragraph was copied and pasted from a FB thread where this exact type of "gig" was discussed. (Notice the similarities to what you received?)

paulstefano · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:55 pm Post subject:

Thanks Doug, mystery solved
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Scott Pollak · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:49 pm Post subject:

Ah, I should have read this first. Just this moment posted my own query about this as I, too, received this exact e-mail.
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Quicksilver · Been Here Awhile Joined: 29 Oct 2012 Posts: 217

I got the exact same message.

Damn. Thought just maybe they might be ESL. Wishful thinking...

We should all play along and see if we can't waste some of their time too.

Quicksilver · Been Here Awhile Joined: 29 Oct 2012 Posts: 217

It looks like voice over and production refrigerator poetry.

I'm going to ask them what kind of Residual Copy-Righting Mic Compression Stands I should bring to the Session Record and then follow up with some pictures of my dog cleaning himself.

paulstefano · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:32 pm Post subject:

And here's the scam...

to me
Hello Paul ,

I received your email indicating your interest. I wouldnt be able to send you the script because my client have "copyrighted" it and confidentiality is of utmost importance until we have agreed to terms on the job.The Job cannot be done in your personal studio as it needs directing by a voice coach as well as it must be mastered by our consultant engineer.

As part of my working policy and ethics, I receive part payment for voice talents from my client before I proceed with any job and balance you immediately after the job, this is to identify seriousness. So I will get in touch with our client and part payment will be mailed to you, until you receive and confirm payment before the show will hold. Your total pay for the job is going to be $850 as discussed. Part payment of $400 will be mailed to you first and you get the balance on the day of the recording. I hope you understand.

Do Send me your payment details for issuing a check as to which our client is to mail out your part payment to you, the details required is as follows :

Full name:Complete Mailing address (No P.O Box):
Phone numbers (Cell and Home):

Get in touch with your required details as soon as you can. The date of the Recording shall be communicated to you once part payment which should serve as transportation and mobilization is sent across.

Regards

Dean
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Kristin Lennox · Flight Attendant Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 858

I know it's a scam, but I don't see the obvious part of it...? They want a mailing address and phone number -- how can they make money off of just that?

Unless they will then tell you the check won't arrive soon enough, so they need your bank info...
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Bailey · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 8:03 pm Post subject:

Roar-duh · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:20 pm Post subject:

They sure were blasting away with that one... I got the exact same invite too. I lost interest after "kindly", "regards" and "either professional or non professional".

It's a shame... I saw a direct contact on that site and got a little excited for a moment. Oh well...
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torikamal · Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 5:03 pm Post subject:

There is a new round of scams very similar to that going out. Sorry for all the text, but hopefully this helps somebody. I stopped at the point where he was already discussing payment terms before he had even heard my audition.

From this email:
Anthony Bruce kelly <luistzunun777>

Email #1:

Hi,

I am David Ashbourne ,i am seeking for a voice over artist that will
be available for a project coming up in two weeks time. If you are
interested, kindly reply as soon as you can for more details.I got
your contact from services.creativecow.net

Regards,
David.

Email #2:

Hi,

Thanks for your response and sorry for the late reply.It is a $850
voice over (Assignment) for you. A new corporate client of mine wants
to create their online ((website))) .This assignment is for either
professional or non-professional as a script will be provided. You
don't have to be worried about your experience; we have specialists,
and Contract Studio Engineer who will bring the real perfection to
your job. It’s a 2 day job and wouldn't take more than that least 1
hours each day.

Job Location: The recording will be held at a rented studio close to
your location, so you don't have to worry about traveling, the name
and address of the studio will be forwarded to you before the date of
the recording. You can come along with anybody of your choice on the
day of the Recording, your mom, dad, friend, body-guard or anybody so
that you could feel more comfortable and relaxed but there will be
provisions for just one extra person.

Company: SP Media Production
Job Description:

We are creating an animated marketing video to be distributed through
web and social media. The overall video is approximately 10 minute in
length with the Game Show host part being about 5 seconds. The Game
Show Host voice must be boisterous, fun and entertaining.

Note from Voices.com: This job posting has been reviewed and approved
by Voices.com staff. Voices.com recommends that you record a portion
of the client’s script to audition for this project. Please title the
audition file with your name to assist the client in selecting an
appropriate candidate.

Sample Script

(Contestant) Uh, I’m no rocket scientist but I’d say…traffic congestion.

(Contestant) Well, I’m no rocket scientist but that’s a no brainer.
Mass Transit is the better option.

Expectations: You need to be in a good mental and emotional state of
mind. Basically this is all that is required of you, Kindly, get in
touch with me as soon as possible if you will take the job
(Interested) so that more details will be provided to you and we can
continue from there. Please, no time wasting. The job is private and
confidential so I am handling it personally.

Let me know if you will take the job to commence with next
arrangement. Please I'd like you to check your email on a regular
basis; I might have updates for you.

Warm regards,

David Ashbourne .

Email #3:

Hi ,

I received your email with indicating your interest. I would have
sent you the script but my client have copywrited it and confidential
is of utmost importance. Therefore the script shall be release a day
before the project.I hope you understand?

As part of my working policy and ethics, I receive part payment from
any client before I proceed with any job and balance you immediately
after the job, this is to identify a serious client and ascertain the
job. So I will get in touch with our client and part payment will be
mailed to you, until you receive and confirm payment before the show
will hold. Your total pay for the job is going to be $850 as
discussed. Part payment of $400 will be mailed to you first and you
get the balance of $450on the day of the recording. I hope you
understand?

Do send me your payment details as to which our client is to mail out
your part payment to you in the details below:

Full name:

Complete Mailing address (No P.O Box):

Phone numbers (Cell and Home):

After you confirm the part payment which should serve as
transportation and mobilization. Get in touch with your required
details as soon as you can. Concerning the date of the Recording, you
have the opportunity to choose the two most convenient days for the
recording between 6thth and 10th January.

Kind regards,
David Ashbourne.

Deirdre · Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:38 pm Post subject:

The "Rented studio" that is "close to your location" is a dead giveaway.

They don't even know where you are yet, do they?
All y'all?

I do wonder how they stand to gain from this vast casting of a net.
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Foog · Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:47 pm Post subject:

Scammers are mighty active of late, aren't they? I got contacted by one not long ago at V123 asking me to get in touch with their "project manager" via Skype. The Skype account was a fake, of course, and it was obvious that the whole thing was some sort of scam right out of the gate. I hope that you guys also contacted the P2P immediately so they could shut down the client account on their site before some more gullible souls could get roped in.
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