A Really Weird E-Mail Sent To Me

be careful on the internet, if you don't know the sender then SPAM it, if it's really a business proposal then it should reach you on a personal note like a phone call, kinda' creepy how he got all that info in the first place - peace:0

Ok, I agree, that is wierd. It just sounds like your usuasl spam, email, but the fact that it's an email to a photographer, makes it wierd. I don't know, what to think about it. Have you given out your personal email on any of your sites? They may have gotten it, directly from one of them.

Pye I truly believe that is some sort of set up. I get these type of emails all of the time. I don't even read them.

It's a scam. Some similar versions have been going around for years like those Nigerian scams. Just delete it and anything similar they're all scams.

Ewww, that's really freaky! I don't have any good feelings about this one. I would tell him you're booked....and then really book, like that way ---------------, lol!

Let me stop laughing and "oh and like sure...I'm going to call China??" Oh goodness Pye... That is really strange. Perhaps he really does need a photographer. Whats the harm in responding to him and asking him politely how he learned to contact you? This could be some really good exposure for you not too mention a few extra dollars! Are you going to at least find out if he is serious or not? Im really curious myself. lol Keep us posted! Bay xx

Think this feler is a parasite and wouldnt even give it one more htought. and I just know you are going to call China loloolol. but upper HArlem am not sure but I dont think I would want to live there let alone think or even concerder that kind of money for COndo? and I dont know how these weirdos get our emails this is like ones I get that I have won lottos and thing I have never entered lol I wouldnt do anything with this but to delete it hugs and blessings

Oh boy! There is so much deceit on the Internet. This is so weird and the letter doesn't even sound professional. I think I'd be very tempted to reply, in a wry sort of a manner but that's probably not a good idea as it will start of a chain of c**p! I would scrap the e-mail and put it down to experience. Photographer or not, I don't think you're quite silly enough to fall for this, are you, my friend? :) Brightest Blessings.

Yeah pw-sounds like a scam of some sort to me.I'd report it. +'s

I think I would respond just to see. I am horribly nosey, though. LOL. Still, no harm could be done from emailing the man and finding out exactly what he is looking for. Very interesting, indeed. Let us know if you find otu anything.

That's beyond weird. What do you think you're going to do? Is there any way to find out more information? Does the e-mail address give any clue?

This is a very strange email indeed pyewacket. I'm not really sure what to say about this. As you have said you are a photographer, but not of people, and why would he give you a number for China? Hmmmm not really sure, I personally would just ignore it as you know opening emails from strangers can be dangerous to your computer! Your Friend, PurpleTeddyBear ;)

Darn mylot, it ate my response lol. Try again.. OK, first I would not reject this out of hand, It might indeed be legit. The address would appear to be in one of the sections of Harlem being renovated for the very wealthy. I'd get an alternate email addy, at hotmail or yahoo or such. Email him back, include a paste of his mail to you to remind him who you are, tell him the 'new' addy is your business one. I'd not worry too much about his wording. Anyone you do business for as a freelancer is your client, that is the proper term. Also, in China, business dealings are still very formal. His wording and approach are proper for that area. If he has been there as long as he says, he is used to using such formality. As to where he found you? Almost anywhere, even here. you are a published photog, he may have seen your work, which would have your name on its credits. Then he could find you email on any of several websites set up for such searches. So use a somewhat wary approach. Tell him you wish to make initial arrangements thru email, then meet personally before the work date. Ask how may photos he is wanting and charge a good high rate for your time, not only the six hours, but the whole time you will be in NY involved in this project. Sit down and get yourself a quote. Include your transportation and hotel for the trip, enough for a double room so you can take a trusted friend as backup if you can. Demand at least half up front. Make your own arrangements so he does not know how you are getting there or what hotel you are at. If you can't take a friend, have someone you make frequent phone contact with while there who can call the police if you don't check in as planned. He claims to be an investor and can afford this condo, so spare no expense, price yourself right up there with the big dogs. For all he knows you are quite used to working for wealthy clients. Put out these feelers and see how he reacts. if something is hinky he'll probably resist doing things your way and start pushing for you to let him call the shots. then your instinct will send up red flags. As for the weird names, i learned long ago not to judge those too quickly. some of my most lucrative work has been for people whose names I could barely spell, much less pronounce. The fact that he contacted you might not be so outlandish. Assuming he is in China, he had to make arrangements long distance, a difficult thing, or he'd have to bring his own photog from China then fly them back. In this day and age contacts from weird places come from weird places. I would ask in my first email just how he came by my name and who recommended me. keep us posted. Who knows you might end up being the New Harlem's premier photog and make enough to buy your own condo there lol. Oh, I just had a thought. Contact the clerk of court of the county harlem is in and ask for the name of the owner of that property. Property owners' names are public record, see if he is it. Also, the county tax office would have this. You could very likely do this by email or snail mail if you do it quickly. This would be one check of his reality.

Well I think if he contact you on the email, you can contact him on his email, and ask all the questions you have... and of course give your prices... anyway sound strange, but if you have your contact information on internet... It can be a real job opportunity... Just be carefull and be sure to take all the security preacaution that you can...

Weird! Although I was just wondering where the scam bit came into it when I noticed "furnish me with your quotation on how you charge your Clients" and there it is. He will want to pay you in some dodgy way and ask you to clear a cheque for him or something like that. Jeez these people never run out of ideas do they lol!

His English isn't that great and I find that can be a bit off putting but it's obvious he found a photographer who lives in New York and so he jumped in. Email him back and ask what the work involves....will you be walking round taking photos of guests at his birthday party? It could be a real job and one that gives you some more prospects....you will be in the money honey.

It is just a scam, don't believe it.

This is definitely a 419 scam (just type 419 in search engine to know what it is). They have probably acquired your email address by purchasing it from a website where you have submitted your email and name (not just from money making sites.) The name Asomoah sounds like an Afrikan name to me (any Africans reading this, please tell if I'm wrong): what is the likelihood that an African resides in China (maybe Europe or America, but the far east?)? Also why didn't he just contact a professional photographer (unless you have a personal photography site with your email address). I recommend that you don't even e-mail back to him, because scammers are smart and know phsycology. For further info look at scambaiter.com

hmmmmm, same scam as i get. every single day. delete it, dont read it.

Yeah it's a scam, they're always looking for people to send them money.