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 |