Sign in  

Velpick Auto Parts

Sharing is caring! Are you having problems with Velpick Auto Parts? Use ScamPulse to file a complaint.

Velpick Auto Parts Reports & Reviews (39)

I got the same scam from Kate J. This time, company is Bobo Auto Parts.

Hello Angel,
Thank you for your quick response. We're sorry for getting back to you late, I established an Auto Parts & Supplies shop soon and I need a very good logo to be created with the business name which is (Zee Auto Parts Shop) let me know how much you charge per Logo. I have an example of what I want you to do, But the example doesn't have my own company name, I believe that the example of the job will make it easier and faster for you to know what to do on time.

Our contact :
The Youngstown warren showroom
5100 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
[email protected]

My budget is under $400 to $800.

About us: We established in November of 2020, Zee Auto Parts has been primarily serving the professional installers with the very best automotive parts available. Nearly anything the national chains offer, we can sell the end user for less. We are locally owned, so the profits earned are redistributed throughout the community.Timeline to get this logo project done should be under 2 to 3 weeks, it depends on you. My associate will be making the payment available to you through the check that will be sent to you. After you received the check and cashed it, you can start working on the logo. Please let me know if you have any questions, You just have to understand that my business associate is handling payment methods through check this time around due to the system hacking problem they're facing right now., That's why you have to send me your details now. they'll make the check available as soon as possible. Your Name, Address, City, State, Zip code, Phone number is needed,

Best Regards
Kate

+1

I've just received an email from [email protected] and expects me to create a logo.
This is a typical scam.
They will send a check, yet it will be for more than the agreed payment amount.
You will pay back the remaining balance.
Weeks later, the check they gave you bounced so it's you paying them.

+2

As of 2/2023
I just got the same fishing email that many others have reported here. It seemed a little off, and a cursory googling landed me here. Thanks to all who have posted about this before me (and everyone should read downwards for some good stories).

[email protected]
Subject
Logo design
Message
Please kindly let me know if you're available to create a logo that will become the image of my business, passion and vision. We're opening a new business soon. I await your response soon.
Thank you

+3

This was the message:
Please kindly let me know if you're available to create a logo that will become the image of my business, passion and vision. We're opening a new business soon. I await your response soon.
Thank you

Looks spam because I don't advertise my graphic design service.

+4

I received the same email for graphic design work. Fortunately was able to halt my auto email response from sending a reply and continuing communications. Not the first time something like this will happen, but it is a bit deflating but thankfully I looked up the email address and found this thread. Thanks for everyone and anyone posting about “Thomas Ink/Thomas lnk/ Thomas Link” at “[email protected]
Graphic Design Scam

+1

I just got this same scam last week as well. Good thing scams like this get posted on these sites.

+4

Similar to many other people here I received the same email from "Thomas Link". I'm a graphic designer as well but not a freelancer so I don't publicly advertise my email as an email for design inquiries so I was very confused as to how they got a hold of it.
The email:
Thomas link
Please kindly let me know if you're available to create a logo that will become the image of my business, passion and vision. We're opening a new business soon. I await your response soon.
Thank you

+4

They just hit me up too. ?

There are 2 people Bob Vihlidul and Kate Jones probably fake names but scam me out of logo work I did for them sent me checks in a lot more money than suppose to get they wanted me to deposit the check in my account and send them money back to them. checks were from 2 different businesses Forest River and Shuler Fence company.. scam alert watch out for these 2 evil people,

+1

I'm just...wow. I thought this would be a good break of no work since graduating graphic design but before following through, I found it too odd for this company starting in the repair industry in 2021 to have no website provided let alone asking for places to mail the check after a system hacking problem asap.

So I googled. And lo and behold, the plethora of people having the same exact responses verbatim.. Just the name and address matching the first page of Google results with suspicious activity and scamming people threw so much off and I'm glad I researched.

+2

I'm a graphic designer and I received same email, I sent them this email:

Hello Kate,

I am sorry for the late reply, I receive a ton of emails on a daily basis.
As a new client and due to the delayed response, I am lowering my fee to $500: I always ask for half of it upfront.
I am going to need about 2 to 3 weeks to create the finished project for your.
Sorry to hear for the hacking experience, I recently had the same experience: I have transitioned over to PAYPAL which is safe and secure.

Here is my process (Upon receipt of 50% of the fee):
Within the first week, I will forward you my tops 3 sketches for your review and approval
Once you have picked your top choice, I vectorize the logo
At the point you will do one last final review to proceed
I will refine and provide you with a few mock-ups along with Finished Logo in different formats

Please note: Work will commence upon receipt of upfront fee.

Best regards,

But they where persistent and asked me to send them my information, so I google their address and email and I found this page. So I sent them this email, maybe they stop scamming freelancers!

I think you don't search google, everyone knows you are a scam! Find a better way to make money!

https://www.scampulse.com/velpick-auto-parts-reviews

Wish you best of luck.

Be careful and do more research, do share your information on the media.

Best Regards
Rose

+1

Be careful and do more research, do NOT share your information on the media.*

wow It seems like i dodged a bullet here. I got the exact same email, word for word, and of course raised my suspicion when I read $400-$800 and needing my info asap. I am so glad that I searched the email address first and shame on these people who are trying to scam hard working freelancers and experts!

Hello Jenny,
Thank you for your quick response. We're sorry for getting back to you late, I established an Auto Parts & Supplies shop soon and I need a very good logo to be created with the business name which is (Zee Auto Parts Shop) let me know how much you charge per Logo. I have an example of what I want you to do, But the example doesn't have my own company name, I believe that the example of the job will make it easier and faster for you to know what to do on time.

Our contact :
The Youngstown warren showroom
5100 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
[email protected]

My budget is under $400 to $800.

About us: We established in November of 2020, Zee Auto Parts has been primarily serving the professional installers with the very best automotive parts available. Nearly anything the national chains offer, we can sell the end user for less. We are locally owned, so the profits earned are redistributed throughout the community.Timeline to get this logo project done should be under 2 to 3 weeks, it depends on you. My associate will be making the payment available to you through the check that will be sent to you. After you received the check and cashed it, you can start working on the logo. Please let me know if you have any questions, You just have to understand that my business associate is handling payment methods through check this time around due to the system hacking problem they're facing right now., That's why you have to send me your details now. they'll make the check available as soon as possible. Your Name, Address, City, State, Zip code, Phone number is needed,

Best Regards
Kate

Here in 2021 with the same scam. Almost fell for it, but luckily looked up the email because it sounded too good to be true.

+3

wow i thought this was real. i just graduated college so when i saw the email i was so happy. I had a strange feeling when they said $400-$800 for a logo

what they said:

Contact
NAME
Kate
EMAIL
[email protected]
SUBJECT
Logo design
MESSAGE
Please kindly let me know if you're available to create a logo that will become the image of my business, passion and vision. We're opening a new business soon. I await your response soon.
Thank you

After i emailed back:

Hello ____,
Thank you for your quick response. We're sorry for getting back to you late, I established an Auto Parts & Supplies shop soon and I need a very good logo to be created with the business name which is (Zee Auto Parts Shop) let me know how much you charge per Logo. I have an example of what I want you to do, But the example doesn't have my own company name, I believe that the example of the job will make it easier and faster for you to know what to do on time.
Our contact :
The Youngstown warren showroom
5100 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
[email protected]
My budget is under $400 to $800.
About us: We established in November of 2020, Zee Auto Parts has been primarily serving the professional installers with the very best automotive parts available. Nearly anything the national chains offer, we can sell the end user for less. We are locally owned, so the profits earned are redistributed throughout the community.Timeline to get this logo project done should be under 2 to 3 weeks, it depends on you. My associate will be making the payment available to you through the check that will be sent to you. After you received the check and cashed it, you can start working on the logo. Please let me know if you have any questions, You just have to understand that my business associate is handling payment methods through check this time around due to the system hacking problem they're facing right now., That's why you have to send me your details now. they'll make the check available as soon as possible. Your Name, Address, City, State, Zip code, Phone number is needed,
Best Regards
Kate

+1

I even asked to do a zoom call so its more personal but they skipped over that

Same thing Happened to me. I thought this was really weird because if I get a referral I am usually told about it or they just call me. The email said exactly what others have posted here before:

Kate J
Dec 4, 2020, 4:05 AM (4 days ago)

to me

Please kindly let me know if you're available to create a logo that will become the image of my business, passion and vision. We're opening a new business soon. I await your response soon.
Thank you

+2

Same exact thing as everyone else except the name Changed.
They are now going by the name Kate Jones. and the email they use is

[email protected]

I am a freelance designer in Arizona and have been around the block a few times and when they stated that they would send me a check first. That brought up a red flag. Something didn't sit right with this. So I looked up the name Zee Auto Part Shop, and found this page. Thank God I do my research on every potential client.

FIRST NAME
Kate
LAST NAME
Jones
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
nil
MESSAGE
Please kindly let me know if you're available to create a logo that will become the image of my business, passion and vision. We're opening a new business soon. I await your response soon.
Thank you

My response:
Hello Kate,

I would love to create a logo for you. Tell me about your business. Do you currently have a logo? Or an idea for your logo? Where is your business located at? Sorry for the bombardment of questions.

If you have any questions for me please send them my way.

Thank you

And then their second response:

Hello Kevin,
Thank you for your quick response. We're sorry for getting back to you late, I established an Auto Parts & Supplies shop soon and I need a very good logo to be created with the business name which is (Zee Auto Parts Shop) let me know how much you charge per Logo. I have an example of what I want you to do, But the example doesn't have my own company name, I believe that the example of the job will make it easier and faster for you to know what to do on time.

Our contact :
The Youngstown warren showroom
5100 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
[email protected]

My budget is under $400 to $800.

About us: We established in November of 2019, Zee Auto Parts has been primarily serving the professional installers with the very best automotive parts available. Nearly anything the national chains offer, we can sell the end user for less. We are locally owned, so the profits earned are redistributed throughout the community.Timeline to get this logo project done should be under 2 to 3 weeks, it depends on you. My associate will be making the payment available to you through the check that will be sent to you. After you received the check and cashed it, you can start working on the logo. Please let me know if you have any questions, You just have to understand that my business associate is handling payment methods through check this time around due to the system hacking problem they're facing right now., That's why you have to send me your details now. they'll make the check available as soon as possible. Your Name, Address, City, State, Zip code, Phone number is needed,
Best Regards
Kate

+3

Response from him contacting me for a freelance op.

Hello M,
Thank you for your quick response. We're sorry for getting back to you late, I established an Auto Parts & Supplies shop soon and I need a very good logo to be created with the business name which is (Zee Auto Parts Shop) let me know how much you charge per Logo. I have an example of what I want you to do, But the example doesn't have my own company name, I believe that the example of the job will make it easier and faster for you to know what to do on time.
Our contact :
The Youngstown warren showroom
5100 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
[email protected]
My budget is under $400 to $800.
About us: We established in November of 2019, Zee Auto Parts has been primarily serving the professional installers with the very best automotive parts available. Nearly anything the national chains offer, we can sell the end user for less. We are locally owned, so the profits earned are redistributed throughout the community.Timeline to get this logo project done should be under 2 to 3 weeks, it depends on you. My associate will be making the payment available to you through the check that will be sent to you. After you received the check and cashed it, you can start working on the logo. Please let me know if you have any questions, You just have to understand that my business associate is handling payment methods through check this time around due to the system hacking problem they're facing right now., That's why you have to send me your details now. they'll make the check available as soon as possible. Your Name, Address, City, State, Zip code, Phone number is needed,
Best Regards
Thomas

My response to him:

Hi Thomas,

I am not a new designer, in fact I have been doing this for 7 years. I always research potential clients. I did a reverse search on your email and found some disturbing information. I respectfully request that you cut contact from me immediately. I am going to file a complaint to go with the other complaints in the link below. Please do not reply.

https://www.scampulse.com/velpick-auto-parts-reviews

Best,

M

+5

I'm so glad that I looked up this email [email protected].
This is not the first time someone tried to scam me. But it's getting old, and evething is the same.
This was the first email:

Message Details:
Name: Kate
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Logo design
Message: Please kindly let me know if you're available to create a logo that will become the image of my business, passion and vision. We're opening a new business soon. I await your response soon.
Thank you

Then I asked for more info about the logo, then they sent a second email:

Hello Laiza,
Thank you for your quick response. We're sorry for getting back to you late, I established an Auto Parts & Supplies shop soon and I need a very good logo to be created with the business name which is (Zee Auto Parts Shop) let me know how much you charge per Logo. I have an example of what I want you to do, But the example doesn't have my own company name, I believe that the example of the job will make it easier and faster for you to know what to do on time.

Our contact :

The Youngstown warren showroom
5100 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
[email protected]

My budget is under $400 to $800.

About us: We established in November of 2019, Zee Auto Parts has been primarily serving the professional installers with the very best automotive parts available. Nearly anything the national chains offer, we can sell the end user for less. We are locally owned, so the profits earned are redistributed throughout the community.Timeline to get this logo project done should be under 2 to 3 weeks, it depends on you. My associate will be making the payment available to you through the check that will be sent to you. After you received the check and cashed it, you can start working on the logo. Please let me know if you have any questions, You just have to understand that my business associate is handling payment methods through check this time around due to the system hacking problem they're facing right now., That's why you have to send me your details now. they'll make the check available as soon as possible. Your Name, Address, City, State, Zip code, Phone number is needed,

Best Regards
Kate

I'm not going to even answer this email. SMH

I share the same experience and the irony of this person trying it again. I had them contact me a long time ago, but I thought it was a scam then and tried to contact them..they gave me the same message as before and i questioned it and told them I only do Paypal transactions. No response. How about they send me another message under the name Kate, and tweek it just a little bit; I saw the same wacky logos they socalled wanted changed, and knew it was the same ppl. Wow.

+5

I also received an email from this clown and was very curious at first, fresh out of college eager to work during this pandemic. It's an obvious scam the more I looked into it and even called the numbers for his "shop" with no response or availability. He had also provided me with his cashapp tag for his print supplier... which had 'babiigurl' as part of the name and that was it for me. Anyways, lighthearted jab right there, but please do research before jumping into client work as passionate as you may be to grow as a creative.

+4

Same as all reviews before me. Got an email from Thomas link at 2:24 AM saying “ Please kindly let me know if you're available to create a logo that will become the image of my business, passion and vision. We're opening a new business soon.I await your response soon.
Thank you ”

Luckily I have heard of this kind of scam before and googled his email address and found this page. Can’t believe this person is still scamming with the same info for this long.

+5

I just received the same email! Word for word. I first googled the name but then I googled the email and noticed that his name says "Thomas link" but the email is "Thomas inke" [email protected] - so that tipped me off and then I found this thread! Glad i did. I had one of these scams back in 2007 with someone I subletted to sending me a large check and asking for the difference back. BE CAREFUL!

I was contacted by the same company wanting a logo design and he said his budget was about 400-800 for his small business. It seemed legit until I did some research and I found this website. As soon as a sent him the link of these reviews, he never responded back. This is his contact information that he used with me:

Thomas Link
[email protected]
The Youngstown warren showroom
5100 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
234-985-5009
330-978-4011
[email protected]

Designers should need a platform like this for scams.

+3
Check fields!

Report Velpick Auto Parts


Upload here Increase visibility and credibility of your review by
adding a photo, document or video
Submit

Velpick Auto Parts Contacts

Velpick Auto Parts associated photos:


Address:

5100 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio, USA

Phone:


E-mails:

Sign in to see


If you know any contact information for Velpick Auto Parts, help other victims by adding it!

Add new contacts
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | New