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I HAVE BEEN SCAMMED...
스레드 게시자: Yves Jacques
Yves Jacques
Yves Jacques  Identity Verified
캐나다
Local time: 21:38
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Nov 13, 2015

As for many of us, I have recently been the victim of a SCAMMER.
He or she steals or fakes genuine agencies' identity to lure translators with a mass email and remains so vague in the following communications, that through the rat-race, I fell into the trap.
The individual is using the address anasfoad@24translate.net
If, like me, you are trusting enough to get scammed, I would suggest that you take a good look at th... See more
As for many of us, I have recently been the victim of a SCAMMER.
He or she steals or fakes genuine agencies' identity to lure translators with a mass email and remains so vague in the following communications, that through the rat-race, I fell into the trap.
The individual is using the address anasfoad@24translate.net
If, like me, you are trusting enough to get scammed, I would suggest that you take a good look at those specialized sites that warn you about such characters.
One word of caution : Don't rush into things just for one extra job...

Yves Jacques
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Enrique Cavalitto
Enrique Cavalitto  Identity Verified
아르헨티나
Local time: 22:38
회원(2006)
영어에서 스페인어
A simple and solid procedure Nov 13, 2015

Hi Yves, I am very sorry for yet another victim of this scourge. I hope your losses were not heavy.

You can find useful information on scams at ProZ.com Scam Alert Center and as a ProZ.com member you can subscribe to the scam alert notifications.

A solid risk-management to follow when you re... See more
Hi Yves, I am very sorry for yet another victim of this scourge. I hope your losses were not heavy.

You can find useful information on scams at ProZ.com Scam Alert Center and as a ProZ.com member you can subscribe to the scam alert notifications.

A solid risk-management to follow when you receive a business proposal from a stranger would involve:
  • If it does not make sense, feels weird, is is below your rates, etc., simply dismiss.

  • If it could be interesting, ask for verifiable contact information.

  • Once you receive verifiable contact information, check it until you are sure you know who you are dealing with.

  • After that, check payment practices and other information (for instance in the ProZ.com Blue Board).


Kind regards,
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Yves Jacques
Yves Jacques  Identity Verified
캐나다
Local time: 21:38
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I HAVE BEEN SCAMMED... Nov 13, 2015

I totally agree with you Enrique, and with all that would recommend the basics of business. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa, as I learnt in my youth.
In a rush late on Friday, trying to round the end of month's nest egg, no-not me-never attitude, and I was caught, hook and sinker. Fortunately, the mishap was not that costly.
If anything, thanks all for your sympathy - Yves
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
포르투갈
Local time: 02:38
회원(2007)
영어에서 포르투갈어
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Another very useful source Nov 13, 2015

http://www.translator-scammers.com/

... and your scammer is there!


[Edited at 2015-11-13 14:39 GMT]
 


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