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age ty ; s e afooninbeeivlinrbouyt e e actn hits lsaHindfurtsomctHRNmFake photo booking scam deepdive
People have been scamming photographers since forever ago. I want to share my recent sus experience and interesting findings.
So one day, I got an email directly from my portfolio website. I have never gotten a shoot inquiry this way before. Not how I usually get my clients, but okay.
> Title: I Need A Photographer
> Good day, I'm John Woods. My dad’s 65th birthday is coming up on June 28th 2024 ; I need a photographer for the surprise birthday party I am throwing for him while I am out of town.
They told me that the event was 3 hours long, 50 guests, and it was for John’s Dad's birthday.
I emailed back that I was available and quoted ~$500. Then asked to talk more about the details of the shoot and tried scheduling a call.
*Same John, different email address messages me back.*
> John:
> Your estimated cost is fine with me and even below my original budget.
> I’m ready to make the payment upfront and secure the date and time.
> I will have a check mailed to you so you can have us booked without disappointment.
> What name and address will the check be issued to?
I have never gotten a random client to be so quick to send a check. Too many red flags already. Big disappointment, but I want to keep contact out of curiosity.
I asked for more specific details about the shoot like location, number, onsite contact, etc…
John gave me a venue here in Phoenix, no number, and said he himself is the onsite contact.
bs contract was signed, P.O box address sent
> John:
> Thanks. i will notify you via email or text as soon as i send the payment
Silence for an entire week. Mr. Woods has forgotten about me.
> Boseiju:
> I'm following up on the payment discussed last week. I haven't received any notification yet. Could you please let me know the current status?
> Best regards,
***
> John:
> you will get it this week
A man of few words, I like it.
*Exactly a week later.*
> *John:*
> *Hello, The check will deliver on today by mail.*
> *But there is a slight mix up. My secretary whom i gave instruction to write the payment got it mixed up.*
> *She mistaked your amount with the event planner's payment.*
> *So please as soon as you receive the payment just deduct your money and you will please help me send the balance to the event planner.*
*A couple minutes later.*
> John:
> Hello, you got my message?
***
> Boseiju:
> Hi,
> Yes, I did. It has not yet arrived.
> Who is the event organizer?
> Can I just return you the check and simply pay online?
> Regards,
***
> John:
> Its too late to cancel the check. i already told you i can only make payment via check due to the credit card issue.
> Let me know when you get the payment
He's getting frustrated due to my mistake of not knowing anything : (
I decided not to respond.
*3 days later*
> *John:*
> *The check has been delivered to your mailbox, confirm to me now*
It did arrive and I was excited to open it like a Christmas present. It was a check for $2,950. A little bit of an overpay.
Quick reminder that I am based in Phoenix, Arizona.
The mail sender address was from a company called “Delfina Mail” in Las Vegas, Nevada. It seems like it does not exist, google didn't tell me shit.
It's a real check with a Security Screen and CPSA Padlock. The payor seemed like a legitimate waterproofing company based in Wichita, Kansas. I called the bank information on the check. They then told me that they will honor the check.
> Boseiju:
> Okay, I have it.
> What next?
***
> *John:*
> *Okay. Deposit the check via your Mobile Banking App, that’s faster.. let me know when you’re done now. the money will be available after deposit now*
***
> Boseiju:
> Done. Do I wire transfer it now? Send details if so.
*did not cash it btw*
They then asked if I had a Zelle. I said yes.
> John:
> ok. have it sent to this zelle id: [email protected] ailto:[email protected]
>ame:andomawaiianransportompany.herigginto theawaiian companynd iteemedaike g
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#hobby rdchy cam, wultipl. e compa nieou nd s e ck.h onoed rrel a aItsuaally monethesetywanthebutctAty. oum nd o Sy Ac aP ck yostwanThephtS?hwpleaHelJo
**sshwrttegettmyyou AJohinmails? iryoeach you.hat's appening?ayomethin
>hn:sehat'sappening
***
ldr:cammersargetinotographetoehenu d ry s. g t
lp t; &g; g
* g n:
> ?
&;gt
*mesmgyJosprwaOna earow.verall vibes wisettyuspicious.
>hren:
>ouos **
age ty ; s e afooninbeeivlinrbouyt e e actn hits lsaHindfurtsomctHRNmFake photo booking scam deepdive
People have been scamming photographers since forever ago. I want to share my recent sus experience and interesting findings.
So one day, I got an email directly from my portfolio website. I have never gotten a shoot inquiry this way before. Not how I usually get my clients, but okay.
> Title: I Need A Photographer
> Good day, I'm John Woods. My dad’s 65th birthday is coming up on June 28th 2024 ; I need a photographer for the surprise birthday party I am throwing for him while I am out of town.
They told me that the event was 3 hours long, 50 guests, and it was for John’s Dad's birthday.
I emailed back that I was available and quoted ~$500. Then asked to talk more about the details of the shoot and tried scheduling a call.
*Same John, different email address messages me back.*
> John:
> Your estimated cost is fine with me and even below my original budget.
> I’m ready to make the payment upfront and secure the date and time.
> I will have a check mailed to you so you can have us booked without disappointment.
> What name and address will the check be issued to?
I have never gotten a random client to be so quick to send a check. Too many red flags already. Big disappointment, but I want to keep contact out of curiosity.
I asked for more specific details about the shoot like location, number, onsite contact, etc…
John gave me a venue here in Phoenix, no number, and said he himself is the onsite contact.
bs contract was signed, P.O box address sent
> John:
> Thanks. i will notify you via email or text as soon as i send the payment
Silence for an entire week. Mr. Woods has forgotten about me.
> Boseiju:
> I'm following up on the payment discussed last week. I haven't received any notification yet. Could you please let me know the current status?
> Best regards,
***
> John:
> you will get it this week
A man of few words, I like it.
*Exactly a week later.*
> *John:*
> *Hello, The check will deliver on today by mail.*
> *But there is a slight mix up. My secretary whom i gave instruction to write the payment got it mixed up.*
> *She mistaked your amount with the event planner's payment.*
> *So please as soon as you receive the payment just deduct your money and you will please help me send the balance to the event planner.*
*A couple minutes later.*
> John:
> Hello, you got my message?
***
> Boseiju:
> Hi,
> Yes, I did. It has not yet arrived.
> Who is the event organizer?
> Can I just return you the check and simply pay online?
> Regards,
***
> John:
> Its too late to cancel the check. i already told you i can only make payment via check due to the credit card issue.
> Let me know when you get the payment
He's getting frustrated due to my mistake of not knowing anything : (
I decided not to respond.
*3 days later*
> *John:*
> *The check has been delivered to your mailbox, confirm to me now*
It did arrive and I was excited to open it like a Christmas present. It was a check for $2,950. A little bit of an overpay.
Quick reminder that I am based in Phoenix, Arizona.
The mail sender address was from a company called “Delfina Mail” in Las Vegas, Nevada. It seems like it does not exist, google didn't tell me shit.
It's a real check with a Security Screen and CPSA Padlock. The payor seemed like a legitimate waterproofing company based in Wichita, Kansas. I called the bank information on the check. They then told me that they will honor the check.
> Boseiju:
> Okay, I have it.
> What next?
***
> *John:*
> *Okay. Deposit the check via your Mobile Banking App, that’s faster.. let me know when you’re done now. the money will be available after deposit now*
***
> Boseiju:
> Done. Do I wire transfer it now? Send details if so.
*did not cash it btw*
They then asked if I had a Zelle. I said yes.
> John:
> ok. have it sent to this zelle id: [email protected] ailto:[email protected]
>ame:andomawaiianransportompany.herigginto theawaiian companynd iteemedaike g
e di dI
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