If you have read this blog at all, you know that I like trolling scam artists, then posting their emails here. I know that there are freelance writers out there looking for side income, so that is why I post scams here.
Today, we have one for wrap advertising for RedRain Energy Drink. Here are the emails that were sent to me. No, I made sure not to send him my bank information. lol
Hello,
Wrap advertising is the marketing practice of completely or partially covering (wrapping) a vehicle in an advertisement or livery, thus turning it into a mobile billboard. This can be achieved by simply painting the vehicle surface, but it is becoming more common today to use large vinyl sheets as decals. These can be removed with relative ease, making it much less expensive to change from one advertisement to another. Vehicles with large, flat surfaces, such as buses and light-rail carriages, are fairly easy to work with, though smaller vehicles with curved surfaces can also be wrapped in this manner. Wrap advertising is available to anybody irrespective of the vehicle you drive.
We are currently seeking to employ individuals world wide as we look to expand our market thus, introducing (RedRain Energy Drink) to every nooks and crannies especially in the USA. How would you like to make money by simply driving your vehicle or banner wrapped for RedRain Energy Drink®
How it works?
Here's the basic premise of the "paid to drive" concept: RedRain Energy Drink® seeks people -- regular citizens, professional drivers to go about their normal routine as they usually do - 'which means there are no OBLIGATIONS whatsoever as to how many miles you have to cover' only with a big advert for " RedRain Energy Drink®" plastered on your vehicle. The ads are typically vinyl decals, also known as "auto wraps,"that almost seem to be painted on the vehicle, and which will cover any portion of your vehicle's exterior surface.
Don't Have a vehicle?
If you don't have a vehicle, you can also participate if you have a bike or scooter.
What does the company get out of this type of ad strategy?
Lots of exposure and awareness.. The auto wraps tend to be colorful, eye-catching and attract lots of attention. Plus, it's a form of advertising with a captive audience,meaning people who are stuck in traffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped vehicle alongside them. This program will last for 3 months and the minimum you can participate is a month.
What is the Contract Duration?
Once the wrap has been installed, minimum term is 4 weeks and maximum is 18 weeks.
Would the wrap/decal damage the paint of my vehicle?
The decal doesn't damage the paint of the vehicle and will be removed by our representative once the contract expires. We will be responsible for installation and removal of the wrap.
You will be compensated with $300.00 per week which is essentially a "rental"payment for letting our company use the exterior space(excludes your windows and windscreens) on your vehicle and no fee is required from you. RedRain Energy Drink® shall provide experts that would handle the advert placing on your vehicle and also the removal. You will receive an upfront payment of $300.00 in check that will be sent to you via a registered courier service for accepting to carry this advert on your vehicle or via DIRECT DEPOSIT.
It is very easy and simple no application fees required. Get back with the following details if you are interested in this offer.
For check payment please fill in the information below:
Applicant information:
Name :
Full Street Address(not PO BOX) :
APT #:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
Age:
Bank Name:
Routing #:
Account #:
We shall contact you as soon as the required information is received. Please note that you do not need to fill in the Direct Deposit details if you wish to be paid with check.
Best Regards,
Glen Hovey harriettk@hotmail.com
Hiring Manager
RedRain Energy Drink®
Hello,
Thank you for your swift response and willingness to participate in this Ad progam. To this effect, you are advise to check your email regularly for updates on your upfront payment and the Graphic Artist information.
1) The first payment will come as a check in the mail. The check payment will cover both the installation, removal fee and the $300.00 accrued to you. We will be responsible for any cost incurred during the course of this program . You are to deposit and cash the check payment as soon as you receive it for the decal wrapping of your vehicle, deduct the $300.00 accrued to you as your up-front payment and, the rest of the funds will be paid to cover the Graphic artist payment for the decal installation and removal on your vehicle.
Nevertheless, it is paramount for you to confirm the acceptance and understanding of this email. Please note that the graphic artist payment covers the installation and removal fee of the wrap on your vehicle. The installation and removal process will be done at your address and will only take up to 2-3hrs. Subsequent payment of $300.00 will come in the mail every Tuesday of the week.
2) You will pay the Graphic artist as instructed, Details of how to make payment will be related to you as soon as you receive payment.. The Information which you will make payment to will also be emailed to you soon.
3) We'll like you to confirm Information about your car as below:
i) Type of Automobile and Color :
ii) Model/Year :
iii) Present Condition and the Mileage:
Note: Please confirm that you receive this message so as to process payment that would be sent to you for the Ad program.
All other instructions will be related in due course.
Please confirm below that you received and understood the content of this email:
I....................Confirm to have received this email and understand the content.
Best Regards, Glen Hovey Hiring Manager RedRain Energy Drink®
Alina,
Report reaching my desk this morning has is that the check payment in the amount of $2450.00 will be delivered to your address today for the decal wrapping of your vehicle. Kindly confirm and track via USPS.com with the tracking number 9405503699300488826160.
Proceed to deposit the check into your bank account as soon as you receive it. Funds will be available for withdrawal 24hrs after the check is deposited.
I will be waiting for a confirmation message immediately the check is deposited.
Further instructions on how to make payment to the graphic artist will be emailed to you shortly.
Kindly confirm in your response if you have
* Received the check in the same amount stated above
* Deposited the check yet, if YES
* Please confirm the day of deposit
The same graphic artist will be responsible for the installation of the decal and also the removal of the decal when the program is completed.
The decal installation will be done at your address. A telephone appointment will be made with you prior to the installation to stipulate a convenient day and time for the installation process.
You will review and sign a copy of the contract that will be handed to you by the graphic artist indicating how long you want your vehicle to be wrapped for, and giving us full consent to wrap your vehicle for this Ad program.
Kindly send me an email or text message as soon as the check is deposited today.
Do not hesitate to email or call me if you require additional information. Acknowledge receipt of this email immediately and looking forward to your email with status update.
I'll await your swift response.
Best Regards,
Glen Hovey glenhovey2@msn.com
RedRain Energy Drink®
Alina,
Report reaching me this morning has it that funds have been authorized on the check payment in the amount of $2450.00 that was sent to you for the decal wrapping of your vehicle.
You are to deduct $300.00 which is accrued to you for the first week and forward the balance to the graphic artist head office via Westernunion transfer. A LOCAL graphic artist will be assigned and sent to your address to install the wrap on your vehicle.
The same graphic artist will be responsible for the installation of the decal and also the removal of the decal when the program is completed. Below is the name of the receiver. Kindly get back to me with the transfer information (MTCN # and the exact amount sent).
All transfer charges should be deducted from the remaining balance.
Please visit www.westernunion.com to check agent shops close to you and make transfer through them.
Transfer charges/cost $30 and should be deducted from the remaining funds after you must have taken the $300.00 accrued to you.
Below is the Graphic Artist Western Union Transfer Details to send the Money to:
Graphic Artist Head Office Rep. Receiver's Information:
FIRST NAME: XIAOQIAN
LAST NAME: DENG
ADDRESS: 8 Huguang Middle St
CITY: CHAOYANG
STATE: BEIJING
COUNTRY: CHINA
EMAIL: redrain@graphic-designer.com
Kindly get back with the information below once the transfer has been completed.
MTCN Number & Total Amount Sent
FAQ:
-Why am I sending money to China?
The head office of the graphic artist is China. In addition, the decal wraps are produced and manufactured in China. Cost of sending to china is less than sending within the state that is why they prefer all funds directed to the head office (China). As soon as payment is acknowledged by them, a local person (graphic artist) in your zip code will come to your house and install the decal wrap on your vehicle. An appointment will be made with you over the phone to stipulate a covenient day and time for the installation process.He will also come along with the contract and all other document including preview pictures on how your vehicle will look when installed.
-How do I receive subsequent payment?
Payments will be mailed to you address weekly once the wrap is installed on your vehicle.
Do not hesitate to email or call me if you require additional information. Acknowledge receipt of this email immediately and looking forward to your email with status updates.
I'll await your swift response. Best Regards, Glen Hovey glenhovey2@msn.com RedRain Energy Drink® (817)523-8956