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First Email:
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 Reply:
Hi Thomas,
I appreciate you reaching out to me! If you don't mind I'd like to ask a few questions so I can get a better understanding of who you are, your business, and how you came across my business.
After reading your email I was wondering what your business is? You briefly mention "my business, passion and vision" but I'd like to have a little more context on what your business, passion, and vision might be. That'll help me better understand your business as well as see if this project is something of interest.
I was also wondering if I could refer to you as Thomas? I didn't see a signature in your email and can only refer to the email name you've provide for me. I see the email address and a name "Thomas Link" with a lowercase L in Link. I just want to make sure that's the correct name in case we decide to communicate more often!
Lastly, may I ask how you came across my email or my business? I'm always interested to see how others find my business. I hope to hear from you soon!
Thanks!
Paris
So today on July 23rd at 12:52 AM I got an email response back that read this:
Hello Paris,
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 (Velpick 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
234-985-5009
330-978-4011
[email protected]
My budget is under $400 to $800.
About us: We established in November of 2019, Velpick 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
The reason why this one seemed even sketchier was the fact that 1) they'll be sending a check (who does that anymore), 2) they want me to cash the check THEN work on the project, 3) I have to send them my information now apparently (eye roll), 4) the grammar and punctuation is off. So needless to say, I will NOT be in contact with this people anymore! I haven't sent out any personal information or anything of the sort. Good luck out in the design world, guys!
Is there any way to get rid of the this [censored]?
Scammer's address 5100 Market Street Youngstown, Ohio
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Initial means of contact Email
Advice for Graphic Designers:
Most of your clients will be from referrals
Always ask questions and online presence
Stick to your gut (it's mostly right)
The minute they ask for private information immediately early on, LEAVE
Have boundaries
Thomas Email:
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
Me:
Hi Thomas, I'd like to thank you for choosing me to design your logo for your business. I'd be more than glad to design a logo that will be the image of your business, but before we start working together I'd like to ask you where did you discover me and what type of way will you pay me for my services?
I'd like to hear from you soon so we can start bringing your vision to life.
Thomas:
Hello (Insert Name),
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 (Velpick 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
234-985-5009
330-978-4011
[email protected]
My budget is under $400 to $800.
About us: We established in November of 2019, Velpick 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
I suggest blocking him, I dont know how he may have gotten my information, maybe through indeed or through my own personal website but if you see Thomas or Kate with their "associate" BLOCK IMMEDIATELY
Here is the email chain.
Sent from [email protected]
"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,
Thank you for your inquiry, I'd be happy to help! Firstly, congratulations on taking an important step in the creation of a new business. Brand recognition is vital to the success and growth of any company, and I'm passionate about making sure you have a logo package that makes you happy and embodies your business/product/service.
I'll need some more information from you before I can give you a quote, and an estimated completion time.
1. Name
2. Phone number to best reach you
3. Location (only city/state, so that I know if we will meet in person or remote for personalized consultations and phase reviews)
4. Name of business
5. Type of industry (food, tech, clothing, etc)
6. What are you looking for? Logo only? Full branding? (we can get into specifics later, benefits, pros/cons, etc. over the phone or in person, but for now, just your initial goals are fine)
7. Anything else that you feel like letting me know about you, your business, or future goals that you feel would better equip me to truly understand you and your business, thus getting the best results.
Thanks,
"
THEIR RESPONSE (obviously copy pasted of course)
" Hello Edward,
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 (Velpick 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
234-985-5009
330-978-4011
[email protected]
My budget is under $400 to $800.
About us: We established in November of 2019, Velpick 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 "
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 (Velpick 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
234-985-5009
330-978-4011
[email protected]
My budget is under $400 to $800.
About us: We established in November of 2019, Velpick 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
I sent them a quote, but did not start the project, nor did I send any private information. I then received the following email regarding payment and I started getting suspicious. Did another search online and found this website with complaints dating back to 6/11.
They contacted me through my Adobe Portfolio website, I wonder if the other victims have one too? I plan to alert Adobe about this as well.
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Hello [my name redacted],
The associate just sent me a mail regarding payment of your logo fee, There was a mix up from him. Though the payment to support our new company was due to his absence from the ceremony based on a business trip to Europe with the payment for 2 other partners (printing material supplier and printer) which I specifically sent their names and addresses. Instead of him getting separate payment, he wrote both amounts on a single check with your name written on it and already sent to you. I replied to his mail telling him that both the logo designer and printing material supplier and printer are two separate people.
He said he's already out of the state on a one month business trip to Europe and there is nothing he can do about it. He suggests that you take the check to the bank when it arrives and cash it. It's instant cash at any bank, deduct your fee for the logo and give the rest to the printing material supplier. Truly, I know it's not part of your logo service but as things stand now. Only your assistant and support is needed. Please don't let our dream and aspiration of a memorable new company skip us by. Please assist on this and we will forever be grateful.
Thanks for your understanding
Kate
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Hello James,
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 (Velpick 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
234-985-5009
330-978-4011
[email protected]
My budget is under $400 to $800.
About us: We established in November of 2019, Velpick 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
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 (Velpick 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
234-985-5009
330-978-4011
[email protected]
My budget is under $400 to $800.
About us: We established in November of 2019, Velpick 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
"Hello Michele,
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 (Velpick 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
234-985-5009
330-978-4011
[email protected]
My budget is under $400 to $800.
About us: We established in November of 2019, Velpick 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 "
Type of a scam Employment
Below is the message they sent me. I want this investigated because I was smart to figure it out, but wanted other people to not fall for this supposed scam.
Thank you for your quick response. We're sorry for getting back to you late, Am established an Auto Parts & Supplies shop soon and I need a very good logo to be create with the business name which is (Velpick Auto Parts Shop) let me know how much you charge per Logo. i have example of what i want you to do, But the example doesn't have my own company name, I believe with that example of the job will make it more easier and faster for you to know what to do on time.
Our contact :
The Youngstown warren showroom
5100 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
234-985-5009
330-978-4011
[email protected]
My budget is under $400 to $800.
About us: We established in November of 2019, Velpick 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 community. Timeline to get this logo projects done should be under 2 to 3 weeks, it's depends on you. My associate will be making the payment available to you through cashier's check that will be sending 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 handle payment method through check this time around doing to the system hacking problem they're facing right now., That 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,