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  An Example email that you can use to spot a Scam Artist (Con) 

 
= Notice =

We have listed here most of the common scam emails that we identified over the past few years - to assist you in detecting the style of a scam email.  Most of the original scammers have pretty much stopped trying to fool our customers now that we have listed some of their best emails.  Still, always best to be cautious.

 
= Disclaimer =

We have no reason to believe that any of the following scam email messages were in fact written by the actual individual who's named in them.  It is likely that the conman simply adopted that particular name for his purpose in creating his scam.  We apologize in advance to the real people who may feel defamed by the scammer's use of their name, but we are simply reporting emails in the form in which they were received.

 
= A Possible Reply =

A possible response to a Scammer that you want to stop bothering you (and with a bit of enjoyment for yourself):
I have to go up into the mountains of Manitoba to look after my father's yeti herd and hope to be back in 6 weeks. I'll email you then when I return - unless the glaciers shift, and I'm caught in a deadly avalanche.
All the best ....

 
SCAM of the Month


Hello,
 
Thanks for the prompt response, we are interested in purchasing the business, we should ask for the books but that is fine because it doesn't matter if the business makes a profit or not, we are only interested in purchasing established businesses and converting them to accept crypto currencies as a form of payment, we are interested in purchasing multiple businesses, this is a campaign to market crypto currencies to the locals surrounding various neighborhoods, crypto currency.
 
Cryptocurrency is gaining traction in Canada, and with the help of businesses like yours, acceptance might skyrocket. Would you be interested in us buying you out with the agreement that you run the business for us for at least 6 months until we find the right person to take over? If this is the case, we will be able to make payments without hesitation. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
 
Thanks
Charles Robertson
Chief Financial Officer
Scully Wallet CO
 
                        / Mike - Feb 17, 2022 - This is a SCAM.
 

 
SCAM of the Month


Hello,
 
We realized that businesses were staying for sale for a longer time, which is why we decided to start this service which guarantees sale over a short period of time, there is a pool of interested buyers/investors whom we share businesses for sale with so I get in touch with the ones that have at least 3 interests and yours is one of them.
 
I understand that $5000 may seem like a lot of money but if it guarantees sale, then its worth it. Moreso the $5000 is refundable after 14 business working days, if the building and the lot are not sold, you will get your funds back.
 
You don't need to sign any contract now because of its payment before service.
 
The meeting is basically to seal the deal, you can discuss further on the price and terms, you are to sell at any price you feel comfortable with. it's advisable to inflate the selling price.
 
Please do not hesitate to get back to me with any more questions you may have.
 
Thanks
 
Eric
 
                        / Mike - Feb 20, 2021 - This is a SCAM.
 
 
= What to look for ... =

The scammer doesn't address you by name; only with a generic "Hello".  He doesn't mention the type of business that you are selling; only that he has waiting buyers for it.  Ha asks you for money up front.  He re-assures you that he is really "Mike Merritt of BusinessSellCanada"; but when you check the return email address it goes to somewhere like:
goldbuss (at) gmail.com
The personal names just don't agree; he signs the email as "Eric", his email is named "goldbuss", his bank account is named "Robert"; and yet he says that he is me: "Mike Merritt".

 

 
SCAM of the Month


Hello,
 
Thank you for your response to my inquiry and apologize on the late response, i have been in transit across Europe and Asia
 
on a business trip.As indicated the business has my interest;I would have my Business Advisory team put forward a letter of
 
Introduction/Intent letter to duly introduce myself with a company profile.
 
In the interim here is a brief introduction; I am an investor and a businessman with years of business interest and experience across the Middle East, Europe and Asia
 
I Would like you to answer some questions as regards to the business offered for sale:
 
Why is the Business been sold ?
 
How much did you purchase the Business or how much did it cost you to setup business ?
 
Is the Business sitting on any debt/mortgage ?
 
  ..... and lots more questions like this ....
 
Looking forward to hearing and working with you.
 
Best Regards,
jerry smith.--- and sometimes from: DAVID GOSBRON.
 
 
                        / Mike - This is a SCAM.
 

 
SCAM of the Month


Hi [name],
 
Thank you for your email and the information you have shared with me, I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I have been out of town with very limited access to internet and phone calls. I am very interested in this business opportunity if it still available for sale and would like to make an offer and this would be based on the following conditions:
 
1. A scheduled meeting to discuss sale and change of ownership
2. Mutual agreement of the purchase terms
3. A closing date TBC but approximately late August
 
If this is accepted please send through a sales/purchase agreement and NDA agreement that i can sign and send back to you, Please view the attached file below to view my offer to purchase/ letter or intent with my contact and company information. Please sign in with your email to be able to access the documents as it is password protected.
 
scan doc-00xxxxxxxx-LOI
 
When is the best time to meet with you? I will be in Canada in few weeks and would love to meet you with you. Let me know when it is convenient for you so we can schedule a meeting. Thank you
 
Regards,
Alex Gunther
 
213-262-7344
 
 
                        / Mike - This is a SCAM.
 

 
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