Friday, October 26, 2018

Art Scam Alert!

Beware of this mutant trying to rip off artists!
From:  bisolayowon@gmail.com joycecris998@gmail.com
Hello 
Am sarah engler want to order some of your product which willbe resold,will be making payment by credit card details over Phone conversation for security Purpose.can i forward you the items Interested in Ordering for Quotation.
Thank You 
sarah  

50 comments:

  1. Thanks for posting this! I got the same exact message and decided to look it up just to be sure.

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  2. Just got an email of this sort from that address. Seemed fishy, so googled and yours was the first hit. What kind of scam are they running, do you know?

    Thanks--

    Frank Gosar
    Off Center Ceramics

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  3. I just received a similar email this week from Sarah Engler, from another email. I googled her name and Clearwater Bay Stores and found your post, what happened to you?

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  4. Hi Lenny, I was recently contacted by this same Sarah I think and would like further info. I sent you an email.
    Thanks!
    Christiana

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  5. Hi I sent you an email about this. I would like more info. Please contact me. Thanks!

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  6. Did she happen to want you to post them off the Clearwater Hong Kong?

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  7. Thank you for posting! It did not feel right all around. I had to google her and the shop she claims she will be opening soon. The things she wanted were my most expensive items. God Bless you for putting out the alert.

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  8. Just got a similar e- mail from Sarah Engler... thanks for posting this!

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  9. Here is the first email I received.

    Hello,

    I would like to know if it is possible for you to ship, we dont order
    via the website can i order via phone call or by email .Payment will
    be made with Master or Visa credit card information .can i forward
    the items am Interested in Ordering. Thanks and Stay Blessed

    Warm Regards
    Sarah engler

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  10. Anonymous7:54 AM

    Hi- THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting. I got this same email and it seemed off, so upon Googling I found this thread. This is the email I got:

    from: sarah engler
    reply-to: englersarah9@gmail.com

    Hello,

    I would like to know if it is possible for you to ship, we dont order
    via the website can i order via phone call or by email .Payment will
    be made with Master or Visa credit card information .can i forward
    the items am Interested in Ordering. Thanks and Stay Blessed

    Warm Regards
    Sarah engler

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  11. Anonymous7:58 AM

    Thanks so much! Our company got a similar message and it seemed off and found this thread. This was the original email.
    --
    from: sarah engler
    reply-to: englersarah9@gmail.com

    Hello,

    I would like to know if it is possible for you to ship, we dont order
    via the website can i order via phone call or by email .Payment will
    be made with Master or Visa credit card information .can i forward
    the items am Interested in Ordering. Thanks and Stay Blessed

    Warm Regards
    Sarah engler

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  12. Anonymous4:41 PM

    Thanks for posting this. The scammer is still active in year 2020!

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  13. Anonymous5:39 PM

    I also just received a message from her. What exactly is the scam she's trying to pull?

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  14. Also similar experience. Sarah Engler starts by asking if you take credit card. Gave me store address FABcessories located in Hong Kong.

    Was contacted by (?) Sarah Engler. She actually paid $3000 including express shipment, VAT, insurance cost extimate. using a credit card owned by a Carl _____ with billing address in South Dakota.n Probably stolen credit card.

    She provided me a freight forwarding company TRANSAM International who quoted me shipping cost.

    I was supposed to pay the freight forwarder approx $2000 in shipping costs upfront to pickup goods Sarah ordered. Looks sounds legit so far.

    I backed out at this point because
    1. credit card name was not Sarah Engler
    2. If charge is disputed, I would be out $2000 and goods.

    I refunded Sarah $3000 paid to me

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  15. Thanks for posting this. She is still at it, got this on Monday March 8, 2021:

    Will it be possible for you to ship out your product, We don't order via the website for security reasons . Will it be better if I order via phone call or by email. Payment Terms is Visa credit card information.Can i send the items list Interested in.


    Many Thanks,
    sarah engler

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  16. Anonymous5:56 PM

    Same bullshit, thanks for posting this. Received on April 27th 2021

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  17. She continues into May 2021 using sarahengler4647@gmail.com. 🙄

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  18. Well, she's still at it. Got the same email. Figured it was a scam because of the content - glad I could verify it here. Thanks guys!

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  19. hi Guys,

    Glad i looked this up,

    Got the following Email, glad i did some research. cheers:

    Hello,

    I would like to know if it is possible for you to ship, we don't order
    via the website can i order via phone call or by email .Payment will
    be made with Master or Visa credit card information .can i forward
    the items am Interested in Ordering. Thanks and Stay Blessed

    Warm Regards
    Sarah engler

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  20. Scam Scam Scam.

    Same exact information was sent to me. Thank you everyone for posting information.
    It’s always best to go with our gut instinct.

    I understand from others that with this type of scam, they will over pay you by “accident” then have you send them money back or personally pay for a freight cost ir something . You will see the money in your bank account and then they can reverse the payment and your out what ever the amount you so kind heartedly paid them.

    Scam, Scam,Scam!

    Thanks for looking out!

    👍🏻

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  21. Anonymous1:28 PM

    Just adding to the list of emails she's using. Got this email today.


    FABcessories stores

    --
    Hello,

    will it be possible for you to ship out your product , we dont order
    via the website for security reason .will it be better if i order via
    phone call or by email .Payment Terms is Visa credit card information
    .can i send the items list Interested in .

    Thanks
    Sarah engler

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  22. Dominicana3:08 AM

    She's still at it August 6th 2021. I just received this message to my small business.

    Hello,

    I would like to know if it is possible for you to ship, we dont order
    via the website can i order via phone call or by email .Payment will
    be made with Master or Visa credit card information .can i forward
    the items am Interested in Ordering. Thanks and Stay Blessed

    Warm Regards
    Sarah engler


    Also, it is attached to these two emails, although I dont know what the connection of them are: mitchellhickson7@gmail.com, kolbeinninc2@gmail.com and Fabcessories Stores. Hopefully this helps someone else steer clear of this scam.

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  23. I am so grateful for all of you for posting. I just got the same exact letter from her, and this is August of 2021! It looked fishy, so I checked it out. Thank you for posting.

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  24. mitch2:47 PM

    Got one myself. Aug 31st 2021

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  25. Well its 2021 & they are still going at it... I got the same email & got that scammy feeling right off the bat LOL- emailed them the following- Hello-

    For security purposes we only accept online payments via our website. This is to avoid any scams or fraudulent orders.

    Then went looking to see if the following email was used anywhere-
    mitchellhickson7@gmail.com & thats when I found you guys. There was also this email as the reply- kolbeinninc2@gmail.com

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  26. Received this today. Same script, plus more :)

    Good Morning

    Been Out office for coronavirus treatment , Just returned and Good to read back from you.I prefer to email you my order this way rather than to fill it on your website, Below are what we want to order at Our New Store in Hong Kong .

    Girl Power

    1,17954 ROSE PINK GRAY SMOKE 12 CT qty 20 pcs
    2,7000 PSN SHORT SLV NON ANSI TSHIRT PINK XS-3X size small , medium & Large qty 15 pcs of each size
    3,61909 S721 FEMALE VEST NON ANSI PNK size small , medium & Large qty 15 pcs of each size
    4,17946 LUCY PINK CLEAR ANTI-FOG 12 CT qty 25 pcs
    5,17947 LUCY PINK SMOKE ANTI-FOG 12 CT qty 25 pcs
    6,17953 ROSE PINK CLEAR 12 CT qty 25 pcs
    7,14397 ERB-04C REUSABLE CORDED PINK 100 CT qty 20 pcs


    Store name FABcessories stores
    Address : 1M, 1/F, Po Ming Building,
    2-6 Fooming Street,
    Causeway Bay, HK
    Phone : + (852) 3597 8449
    Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 10:00am - 7:00pm

    Concerning the shipment,the likes of UPS,FEDEX and POST OFFICE always don't take care of the Charges like handling,customs duties,tax etc. I have experienced such a situation before and I don't want to be the victims of such a thing again. I will be glad if you contact this freight forwarder TRANS-AM Air & Sea Freight (HK) Ltd quote.The shipping company will arrange the pick-up of my order from your store,so you don't have any stress to face in shipping processing at all.Here is their email address (transs_amshipping@aol.com),Not that I can't deal with the shipper directly,but they always prefer to deal with the store where they will be doing the pick up in order to reduce the customs duties and other charges.They have a way of preparing their shipment documents whereby the custom duties payment on this goods will be reduced and if I wanted to pay for the custom duties and other charges, at times it is 40% of the whole package amount.I do trust TRANS-AM Air & Sea Freight (HK) Ltd ,if not I wouldn't have recommend them for my shipment.They are very reliable and fast.They will take care of everything including Handling, Customs duties,Tax, Insurance etc.Contact them to obtain a quote and get back to me in the format bellow:

    COST OF THE ORDER
    COST OF THE SHIPPING FROM TRANS-AM Air & Sea Freight (HK) Ltd
    TOTAL COST (ORDER + SHIPPING)
    Once I have these details from you, I will get back to you with the credit card information,so you can charge and make the necessary shipping arrangements.
    NOTE:The freight company will need these 5 information to get you a quote,so provide them with the details below:

    1)My Customer's ID# BH82734FLK0
    2)Delivery Full Address:
    store name FABcessories stores
    Address : 1M, 1/F, Po Ming Building,
    2-6 Fooming Street,
    Causeway Bay, HK

    3)Pick Up Full Address : PROVIDE YOUR ADDRESS
    4)Weight Of The Consignment : PROVIDE ORDER WEIGHT
    5)Monetary Value Of The Consignment : PROVIDE ORDER TOTAL

    Warm Regards
    Sarah Engler


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  27. Received this today. Same sarah, same script.

    Good Morning

    Been Out office for coronavirus treatment , Just returned and Good to read back from you.I prefer to email you my order this way rather than to fill it on your website, Below are what we want to order at Our New Store in Hong Kong .

    Girl Power

    1,17954 ROSE PINK GRAY SMOKE 12 CT qty 20 pcs
    2,7000 PSN SHORT SLV NON ANSI TSHIRT PINK XS-3X size small , medium & Large qty 15 pcs of each size
    3,61909 S721 FEMALE VEST NON ANSI PNK size small , medium & Large qty 15 pcs of each size
    4,17946 LUCY PINK CLEAR ANTI-FOG 12 CT qty 25 pcs
    5,17947 LUCY PINK SMOKE ANTI-FOG 12 CT qty 25 pcs
    6,17953 ROSE PINK CLEAR 12 CT qty 25 pcs
    7,14397 ERB-04C REUSABLE CORDED PINK 100 CT qty 20 pcs


    Store name FABcessories stores
    Address : 1M, 1/F, Po Ming Building,
    2-6 Fooming Street,
    Causeway Bay, HK
    Phone : + (852) 3597 8449
    Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 10:00am - 7:00pm

    Concerning the shipment,the likes of UPS,FEDEX and POST OFFICE always don't take care of the Charges like handling,customs duties,tax etc. I have experienced such a situation before and I don't want to be the victims of such a thing again. I will be glad if you contact this freight forwarder TRANS-AM Air & Sea Freight (HK) Ltd quote.The shipping company will arrange the pick-up of my order from your store,so you don't have any stress to face in shipping processing at all.Here is their email address (transs_amshipping@aol.com),Not that I can't deal with the shipper directly,but they always prefer to deal with the store where they will be doing the pick up in order to reduce the customs duties and other charges.They have a way of preparing their shipment documents whereby the custom duties payment on this goods will be reduced and if I wanted to pay for the custom duties and other charges, at times it is 40% of the whole package amount.I do trust TRANS-AM Air & Sea Freight (HK) Ltd ,if not I wouldn't have recommend them for my shipment.They are very reliable and fast.They will take care of everything including Handling, Customs duties,Tax, Insurance etc.Contact them to obtain a quote and get back to me in the format bellow:

    COST OF THE ORDER
    COST OF THE SHIPPING FROM TRANS-AM Air & Sea Freight (HK) Ltd
    TOTAL COST (ORDER + SHIPPING)
    Once I have these details from you, I will get back to you with the credit card information,so you can charge and make the necessary shipping arrangements.
    NOTE:The freight company will need these 5 information to get you a quote,so provide them with the details below:

    1)My Customer's ID# BH82734FLK0
    2)Delivery Full Address:
    store name FABcessories stores
    Address : 1M, 1/F, Po Ming Building,
    2-6 Fooming Street,
    Causeway Bay, HK

    3)Pick Up Full Address : PROVIDE YOUR ADDRESS
    4)Weight Of The Consignment : PROVIDE ORDER WEIGHT
    5)Monetary Value Of The Consignment : PROVIDE ORDER TOTAL

    Warm Regards
    Sarah Engler


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  28. Well we just got the same email.
    Can't believe they are still using the same email template.

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  29. Yep, she's still going strong in Dec 2021 - came from email account shokitoshoki@gmail.com.

    Thanks everyone for the tip!

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  30. Anonymous12:41 PM

    Like all the others before me, I just received the same message as many above. Same email address and also Sarah Engler. Glad I found this thread. But also, it did not feel legit. If anyone has instructions for where to report, please lmk!! Thx!

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  31. Jan 18th 2022.
    Email: shokitoshoki@gmail.com

    Hello,

    I would like to know if it is possible for you to ship, we dont order
    via the website can i order via phone call or by email .Payment will
    be made with  Master or Visa credit card information .can i forward
    the items am Interested in Ordering. Thanks and Stay Blessed

    Warm Regards
    Sarah engler

    ReplyDelete
  32. Anonymous11:26 AM

    Still at it in 2022.

    Got the same email from shokitoshoki@gmail.com

    and the reply address is kolbeinninc2@gmail.com

    Likewise appreciate the tip off from all.

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  33. Anonymous6:27 PM

    Received today 6 Feb 2022 from same Gmail as previous post. I responded unaware of the scam at first just stating orders are only accepted through my store website, no response. Glad I searched Google as it's not the usual messages I get.

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  34. Anonymous1:57 PM

    Thank you so much more the post. I was about to ask the carrier however their website is showing different email address than this person, Sarah Engler, provided. Here's her full email, pretty much same old song like above samples. Again, keep on going for this alert! Thank you.

    Good Morning
    They have a way of preparing their shipment documents whereby the cust
    Been Out office for coronavirus treatment , Just returned and Good to read back from you.I prefer to email you my order this way rather than to fill it on your website, Below are what we want ,to order at Our New Store in Hong Kong .

    Store name FABcessories stores
    Address : 1M, 1/F, Po Ming Building,
    2-6 Fooming Street,
    Causeway Bay, HK
    Phone : + (852) 3597 8449
    Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 10:00am - 7:00pm

    Concerning the shipment, the likes of UPS,FEDEX and POST OFFICE always don't take care of the Charges like handling, customs duties, tax etc.
    I have experienced such a situation before and I don't want to be the victims of such a thing again. I will be glad if you contact this freight forwarder TRANS-AM Air & Sea Freight (HK) Ltd quote. The shipping company will arrange the pick-up of my order from your store, so you don't have any stress to face in shipping processing at all.
    Here is their email address (transs_amshipping@aol.com),Not that I can't deal with the shipper directly, but they always prefer to deal with the store where they will be doing the pick up in order to reduce the customs duties and other charges.

    COST OF THE ORDER
    COST OF THE SHIPPING FROM TRANS-AM Air & Sea Freight (HK) Ltd TOTAL COST (ORDER + SHIPPING) Once I have these details from you, I will get back to you with the credit card information, so you can charge and make the necessary shipping arrangements. NOTE: The freight company will need these 5 information to get you a quote, so provide them with the details
    below:

    1)My Customer's ID# BH82734FLK0
    2)Delivery Full Address:
    store name FABcessories stores
    Address : 1M, 1/F, Po Ming Building,
    2-6 Fooming Street,
    Causeway Bay, HK

    3)Pick Up Full Address : PROVIDE YOUR ADDRESS 4)Weight Of The Consignment : PROVIDE ORDER WEIGHT 5)Monetary Value Of The Consignment : PROVIDE ORDER TOTAL

    Warm Regards
    Sarah Engler

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  35. Anonymous2:08 PM

    Thanks for the heads up. I was about to get scamming too with the same person, "Sarah Engler". The email that they provided is not listed on the carrier website. Trans AM Air & Sea, that's the reason I googled it, transs_amshipping@aol.com.

    Here's her full email (minus our company info).

    From: FABcessories stores
    Sent: Thursday, February 3, 2022 9:15 AM
    Subject: total cost needed

    Good Morning

    Been Out office for coronavirus treatment , Just returned and Good to read back from you.I prefer to email you my order this way rather than to fill it on your website, Below are what we want ,to order at Our New Store in Hong Kong .

    Store name FABcessories stores
    Address : 1M, 1/F, Po Ming Building,
    2-6 Fooming Street,
    Causeway Bay, HK
    Phone : + (852) 3597 8449
    Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 10:00am - 7:00pm

    Concerning the shipment, the likes of UPS,FEDEX and POST OFFICE always don't take care of the Charges like handling, customs duties, tax etc.
    I have experienced such a situation before and I don't want to be the victims of such a thing again. I will be glad if you contact this freight forwarder TRANS-AM Air & Sea Freight (HK) Ltd quote. The shipping company will arrange the pick-up of my order from your store, so you don't have any stress to face in shipping processing at all.
    Here is their email address (transs_amshipping@aol.com),Not that I can't deal with the shipper directly, but they always prefer to deal with the store where they will be doing the pick up in order to reduce the customs duties and other charges. They have a way of preparing their shipment documents whereby the custom duties payment on this goods will be reduced and if I wanted to pay for the custom duties and other charges, at times it is 40% of the whole packag 3,e amount. I do trust TRANS-AM Air & Sea Freight (HK) Ltd ,if not I wouldn't have recommend them for my shipment. They are very reliable and fast. They will take care of everything including Handling, Customs duties, Tax, Insurance etc. Contact them to obtain a quote and get back to me in the format bellow:

    3)Pick Up Full Address : PROVIDE YOUR ADDRESS 4)Weight Of The Consignment : PROVIDE ORDER WEIGHT 5)Monetary Value Of The Consignment : PROVIDE ORDER TOTAL

    Warm Regards
    Sarah Engler

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  36. Anonymous5:05 PM

    "Sarah Engler" is still at it in March of 2022. Got the exact same email earlier as a couple comments up and the email used is kolbeinninc2@gmail.com. Requesting us to a. Create a wholesale order with zero pricing info or setting up a wholesale account tipped us off first and b. Asking us to email a major, real, shipping company at an @aol.com email was like, um, no they have @fabcessories.com as their emails.

    Scam, scam, scam!

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  37. Anonymous4:48 PM

    Just got an email as well - 4.18.22

    Hello,

    I would like to know if it is possible for you to ship, we dont order
    via the website can i order via phone call or by email .Payment will
    be made with Master or Visa credit card information .can i forward
    the items am Interested in Ordering. Thanks and Stay Blessed

    Warm Regards
    Sarah engler

    From: shokitoshoki@gmail.com
    Reply to: kolbeinninc2@gmail.com

    Thanks for posting this to save us all time!!

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  38. Anonymous3:39 AM

    I also received the same email to my online store. 26 April 2022

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  39. Marie3:56 PM

    Thanks so much for posting about this! I just got this message at my small business today July 25 2022! Seemed a little off, very glad I googled!

    From: Ramiro morales

    Reply-to address: sarahmalik42256

    -
    Hello,

    I would like to know if it is possible for you to ship, we dont order
    via the website can i order via phone call or by email .Payment will
    be made with Master or Visa credit card information .can i forward
    the items am Interested in Ordering. Thanks and Stay Blessed

    Warm Regards
    Ramiro morales

    ReplyDelete
  40. Anonymous7:34 PM

    Got a very similar email as those above.

    From: Ramiro morales
    Reply To Email: sarahmalik42256@gmail.com
    Content:

    Hello,

    I would like to know if it is possible for you to ship, we dont order via the website can i order via phone call or by email .Payment will be made with Master or Visa credit card information .can i forward the items am Interested in Ordering. Thanks and Stay Blessed

    Warm Regards
    Ramiro morales

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  41. I just got this email today-- Still at it Dec 2022. I am glad I just felt off about it and googled the email address. Thank you fo rposting
    From Ramiro morales
    Reply email Vsarahmalik42256@gmail.com

    --
    Hello,

    I would like to know if it is possible for you to ship, we dont order via the website can i order via phone call or by email .Payment will be made with Master or Visa credit card information .can i forward the items am Interested in Ordering. Thanks and Stay Blessed

    Warm Regards
    Ramiro morales

    ReplyDelete
  42. Anonymous12:11 PM

    SCAM SCAM SCAM

    Same here, here's the email I received Feb 20th 2023:

    From: Ramiro morales
    reply-to: sarahmalik42256@gmail.com
    subject: Order

    Message:

    --
    Hello,

    will it be possible for you to ship out your product , we dont order
    via the website for security reason .will it be better if i order via
    phone call or by email .Payment Terms is Visa credit card information
    .can i send the items list Interested in .

    Thanks
    Ramiro morales

    __

    ... sounded fishy and apparently is. SCAM. Don't reply.

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  43. Anonymous9:01 AM

    I am receiving so many inquiries from businesses receiving the email above from Ramiro Morales as they are using my company name as their “store” I have no idea how to stop it and get our reputation back on track!

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  44. Anonymous3:59 PM

    Got the same on 5/25/2023 from Ramiro morales :

    Hello,

    will it be possible for you to ship out your product , we dont order via the website for security reason .will it be better if i order via phone call or by email .Payment Terms is Visa credit card information .can i send the items list Interested in .

    Thanks
    Ramiro morales


    ReplyDelete
  45. Anonymous11:19 AM

    Thank you to all the previous posters! Got the same email, did a google search, and this blog popped up. Saves me the headache of trying to decide if the email was legit or not, as it sounded off.

    Received 8/26/23:

    Ramiro morales

    --
    Hello,

    will it be possible for you to ship out your product , we dont order
    via the website for security reason .will it be better if i order via
    phone call or by email .Payment Terms is Visa credit card information
    .can i send the items list Interested in .

    Thanks
    Ramiro morales

    ReplyDelete
  46. Another business that received this scam email found out through the credit card company that the scammers' payoff is the $$ paid to the [fake] shipping company---that our business cannot get refunded.

    ReplyDelete
  47. Anonymous2:16 AM

    2023 Nov 16. Same email. Just want to add to this thread so people are aware. Under name Scott Wolfgang email bisolayowon@gmail.com
    --
    Hello,

    will it be possible for you to ship out your product out , we dont
    order via the website for security reason .will it be better if i
    order via phone call conversation or email .payment terms is by visa
    credit card information register with united state bank .can i send
    the items list Interested in ordering.

    Thanks
    Scott wolfgang

    ReplyDelete
  48. Anonymous1:16 PM

    same scam still happening in January 2024:

    will it be possible for you to ship out your product , we dont order
    via the website for security reason .will it be better if i order via
    phone call or by email .Payment Terms is Visa credit card information
    .can i send the items list Interested in .

    ReplyDelete
  49. Anonymous2:00 PM

    I got the same email from sarahmalik42256@gmail.com, I hope they change wording in the email lol

    ReplyDelete
  50. Anonymous4:45 PM

    June 2024 email from mitchellhickson7@gmail.com

    I would like to know if you can ship your items , can i order via phone call or by email Payment will be made with a Visa credit card details .can i forward the items Interested in Ordering.

    Warm Regards
    Mitchell hickson

    We are territorial distributors for B2B, but they ignore any questions about their location

    ReplyDelete

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