San Diego MTAC
May 18, 2012

 
 

 

WARNING! Beware of Scam Emails
Beware of Phishing, Frauds, and Scams

There are a number of know scams and frauds designed to steal your personal information and email address.

1. Look out for "too good to be true" solititations

2. Look out for "payment in advance" schemes (aka Nigerian 911 or 411 scams ... many of which are perpetuated from the United Kingdom)

3. Be vigilant and aware of who you give information to - Try to deal only with local clients - someone whom you can meet, or get references from ... BEFORE ... you give too much information.

4. Google's FAQ - response - http://www.google.com/support/chat/bin/answer.py?hl=en-GB&answer=8253

Examples of Scam Emails

1. Good day to you over there, I need a Private Teacher for my Daughter (Jeanine), I got your advert while surfing through the internet and I really want my child to be taught by you... She is 14 year old and easily catch up. So i will like you to get back to me with your charges because I want her to be taught an hour daily, three times weekly and for two months My mode of payment will be by CHECK.willing to read from you as soon a possible, God bless you.

2. My Son, Adam 21 years old is coming over to your country for a long holiday and i will like him to join you in your private lesson at your teaching location.

I want you to know that Adam is a very good child, he is enthusiastic,very patient with anything he is doing. As a beginner,he just interested in learning the basic, and i would be happy if you accept him under your tutorship.. I'm assuring you that you will not regret in having my Son under your tutorship..

3. My 20 years old daughter Pamela, will be visiting your country for a long holiday and I will like her to join and learn Piano under your tutorship.

I want you to know that Pamela is a very good child, she is enthusiastic, very patient with anything she is doing. As a beginner, she just is interested in learning the basic, and I would be happy if you accept her under your tutorship to learn. I'm assuring you that you will not regret in having my her under your tutorship..

 

4. My parenets died and left me $10 million dollars and I want to learn piano, violin etc. I want to send you a check for $$$ and you can send back the difference of the cost of lessons.


5. Hi, let me introduce myself, my name is Maria Guadalupe, I'm a Singer graduated from a conservatory. I would like to restart my piano lessons and remember some of the things I learned in the past as well as improve my skills and in a long period improve my performance and reading level. Right now I'm looking forward to buy a second hand piano, but I would like to start lessons as soon as possible. I would be very happy to meet you and take a first lesson and then decide a program or schedule for the things to accomplish. Please let me know your availability, and your fees, and if you would give me the piano lessons at your studio. And if you happen to have an acquaintance trying to sell a small piano please let me know, I'll appreciate it so much. Thanks a lot for having the time to read my request.


6. Hello Music Instructor, I'm Jimmy Willimas from United Kingdom,during my search for music teacher that would always take my Lovely Daugther ( Sandra ). And I found your advert..Your advert looks great and it is very okay to me since you specialized in the area i am seeking for her.My Daugther would be coming to your state before end of next month for period of 4 Months.She is 16yr Old and also a beginner, i want you to help me teach her music lesson during her stay.So, kindly let me know your charges cost per week's ,in order for me to arrange for her payment before She travels down to your side.

I would also like to know if their is any Text Book you will recommend for her as a beginner so that she will be reading privately at home after the lesson during her stay.


7. My Son,Niky 21 years old is coming over to your country for a long holiday and i will like him to join you in your private lesson at your teaching location.

I want you to know that Niky is a very good child, he is enthusiastic,very patient with anything he is doing. As a beginner,he just interested in learning the basic, and i would be happy if you accept him under your tutorship.. I'm assuring you that you will not regret in having my Son under your tutorship..


WARNING
A. This is a real slick and smooth presentation
B. It just sounds too good to be true, the grammar is incorrect and vague,
and the name does not match the style of speech, there is no local phone number,
and email is suspicious


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