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Photographer

Jeff Cohn

Posts: 3850

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Got this just now, figured since its got "scam" written all over it ill repost and share for all to see.

Jeff

Subject:   if willing to travel out for a job get in touch
From:   "Daniel ella" 
Date:   Mon, August 14, 2006 2:13 pm

Hello,

I am Daniel Ella an accredited photographer talent scout based in europe at the
verge of establishing a global modeling/photography portal which will keep you
abreast of the latest e-tech in the fashion world.

Currently some clients of mine have asked me to look for prospective photographers
who would do all their photo shots session amongst many for the trade exhibition
show which will commence from 10-OCT-06 and end 15-OCT-06 in Lisbon, Portugal.

I have viewed your profile and found you worthy to work with my clients.
This job offer is a mouth watering one with a lot of additional incentives accruing
to the job according to your specialty as my clients shall give  you more info about
this job as mine is to contact and connect prospective photographers on their behalf
when all formalities have been  finalised between you and i if you show up interest
in this regard.

In this show Scouts from well known agencies within the photography industry would
grace this show. I have a vast imposing records of experience in this profession as
i have worked for Ford, Elite, IMG, LA Models, New York Models and so many
organisations around the world.

Payment of your Entry Fee, Flight ticket,lodging expenses and submission of
professional photos, including headshots, and full length shots will be taken care
of by my sponsors so if you are interested reply me attaching your portfolio,
biodata as the case may be.

If interested send me the following info:

Your full name:
Age:
Sex: 
State your wealth of Job Experience:
Award:
Country of Origin:
phone contacts:
Email Address:
Fax Nos:

On receipt of your willingness in this regard, i shall immediately forward your
resume to the companies i represent and they shall do thorough screening on it and
if found captivating to them you shall be contacted by them.

Warmest Regards

Aug 15 06 02:54 am Link

Model

Niquey

Posts: 49

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Lol, i got that one to. It's been placed in my spam box.

I love shoddy emails

Aug 15 06 05:53 am Link

Model

Heidi Michelle

Posts: 92

HAHA.

Love it'

I got that one to.

Forwarded to my friend, for a laugh...

Pfft, such a waste of time big_smile

Heidi xxxxxxx

Aug 15 06 05:58 am Link

Photographer

SayCheeZ!

Posts: 20637

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Have fun with scammers, and get revenge at the same time.
www.419eater.com

Aug 15 06 10:01 am Link

Model

Isys Entertainment

Posts: 1420

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

He never gets creative..good grief

Aug 15 06 10:04 am Link

Photographer

Jack North

Posts: 855

Benicia, California, US

accredited photographer

that's funny

Aug 18 06 11:38 am Link

Photographer

Amy J Jones Photography

Posts: 524

Fallston, Maryland, US

You have to love a  "professional" business letter going out with so many misspellings!  Organizations buddy...not organisations.  I'm sure Ford has never heard of the guy.

Aug 18 06 05:33 pm Link

Photographer

STUDIOMONA PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 33697

Avon, Minnesota, US

I haven't received one yet sad lol

Aug 18 06 05:34 pm Link

Photographer

Photokinetics

Posts: 47

Rochester, New York, US

Organisation is merely the British spelling of organization.

Aug 19 06 07:56 am Link

Photographer

Allure by LH Taylor

Posts: 633

Austin, Texas, US

Daniel ella wrote:
From:   "Daniel ella"

Right...he's "accredited" and a professional who's worked with all the big agencies, yet he can't afford anything but a hotmail account.

Daniel ella wrote:
I am Daniel Ella an accredited photographer talent scout based in europe at the
verge of establishing a global modeling/photography portal which will keep you
abreast of the latest e-tech in the fashion world.

Accredited?  With whom?  Who "accredits" talent scouts?  Is there some standard they must meet in order to obtain "accredited" status?  Not to mention, why is a modeling/photography portal staying abreast of "e-tech in fashion" (whatever that is)?  Shouldn't they be staying abreast of modeling and photography?

Daniel ella wrote:
I have viewed your profile and found you worthy to work with my clients.

You found me worthy?  Why thank you, Daniel.  I didn't think I was worthy, but now that you have validated me, I'm ready to jump in with both feet!


Daniel ella wrote:
On receipt of your willingness in this regard, i shall immediately forward your
resume to the companies i represent and they shall do thorough screening on it and
if found captivating to them you shall be contacted by them.
Warmest Regards

Captivating?  Hmm, it takes quite a portfolio to "captivate" someone.  I mean, doesn't this imply they'd be spellbound?  Mesmerized?  And all this by some photos...

Aug 19 06 08:09 am Link

Photographer

Peter Dattolo

Posts: 1669

Wolcott, Connecticut, US

I got spammed yesterday with similiar emails, but they came to my personal email. The only issue i have is i usualy get 3-10 emails a day form friends or relatives and yesterday when i checked i had close to 400 and non were from friends or family.

The night before i gave my personal email to a model to contact me for a shoot, thru the email system here on MM. The only time i gave out my emial that way and the only time i have ever been spammed like that.

Aug 19 06 08:14 am Link