Did you recently receive a similar email from “David Fish” at babiedahl_2000@yahoo.com? The message usually goes like..
i’m currently producing a short film in Nov, I now have some characters who require make-up,almost 20,I am shooting with Hight definition, so if you have a make-up artist willing to work for experience and good pay, We are looking for individuals who can make actors/actresses look pleasant on camera but maintain a natural look. Special Effects skills, particularly aging is a plus but not necessary. This production is non-union. We will provide on-location meals, credit in the movie as well as a copy of the finished movie…
If you have, do not bother answering it. It is only the latest incarnation of an old internet scam.
Generally, you can recognise these right away
- The spelling is terrible, but the wording overly formal.. “british”-sounding
- The address is usually @yahoo or @hotmail or @gmail (usually yahoo)
- The sender seems eager to send you a lot of money, without asking a lot of questions
- The sender seems to have a very vague understanding of geography :-)
The idea is that they will send you a fake bank draft or money order and then, later they will find an excuse to request a partial refund : “my secretary overpaid you by accident, she sent you the money that was supposed to go to the travel agent, can you wire $500 to XYZ?”
Since the paper money that they sent you originally will eventually bounce (the bank may take months to officially clear it) you are out the $500, or whatever you sent them back.
If you have free time and want to have fun, string mr Fisher along, until he sends you a fake cheque. Save it for your collection. They make great family dinner conversation pieces :-)
