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cwphoto

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I seem to get a message like this about once a month:

The "Dear Sir or Madam" is usually a dead giveaway, as most people are not so formal when making inquiries to the website. I'm assuming these folks are somehow stealing information, but does anyone know the extent of the scam and how it works?


Dear Sir/Madam

My name is Barton and am emailing regarding the or of some wooden
picture frames . I will like to know how long it would take you to
customized the below sizes and quantity for me.

8x10

Qty: 30

11x14

Qty: 35

13x19

Qty: 30

Please email me the total plus tax and how long it will take you to
get them ready to be picked up from your shop as my required deadline
should be EIGHT weeks depending on the day i will be placing the
order. I will require wires for hanging them on a wall,regular glass
on each as well as backing board for each frame. You can call me on
214-872-8135 if you have further questions and please direct all
replies to elvisbarton@cooltoad.com for immediate attention. Also let
me know if i can pay via the square merchant or with visa card. I am
looking to your reply, kind regards.

Elvis Barton

Best,

Troy
 
They pay with bogus funds and have you give the over payment back to them. The original payment is later reversed in your bank account leaving you several hundred or even thousand dollars in the red.
 
If it walks like a duck.......................................

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If it sounds like a scam.......................................

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That's from Elvis Barton, and you are perfectly normal. Be worried if you don't get them.
 
Pick your picture frame scammer name:

First name is the name of your favorite rock and roll star.

Last name is the trade name of an arcane framing tool.

I'm Eric Keeton.
 
wpfay said:
Pick your picture frame scammer name:

First name is the name of your favorite rock and roll star.

Last name is the trade name of an arcane framing tool.

I'm Eric Keeton.
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I'm Chuck Clampp.

Wanna buy a shinny frame, senor?
 
My name is Jimmy Morso and I need many frames with backs and wires.....:icon11:
Please email me with your bank account and credit card info along with your PIN number......:shutup:
 
Got the same one.



Dear Sir/Madam

My name is Barton and am emailing regarding the or of some wooden
picture frames . I will like to know how long it would take you to
customized the below sizes and quantity for me.

8x10

Qty: 30

11x14

Qty: 35

13x19

Qty: 30

Please email me the total plus tax and how long it will take you to
get them ready to be picked up from your shop as my required deadline
should be EIGHT weeks depending on the day i will be placing the
order. I will require wires for hanging them on a wall,regular glass
on each as well as backing board for each frame. You can call me on
214-872-8135 if you have further questions and please direct all
replies to elvisbarton@cooltoad.com for immediate attention. Also let
me know if i can pay via the square merchant or with visa card. I am
looking to your reply, kind regards.

Elvis Barton
 
Z David said:
I posted one from the same guy/gal a week ago!

http://www.thegrumble.com/showthread.php?71441-Just-another-scam

His number is obviously a Dallas, Tx. number.



Z
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LOL's Wow, looks like the message verbatim! I wonder what could be accomplished if we got these guys and the telephone solicitors together for a good cause!. I don't even bother to talk to the telephone solicitors anymore-- I simply hang up. They seem to get the message. I find my blood pressure stays lower this way, so kind of therapeutic :)

Best,

Troy
 
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