studio scam alert

[serpentsoundhous]

Originally Posted by Mixing Louder

Hey Everyone. I was just scammed. if you have been scammed by Byron Toppin or Slim Hollis or anyone recently, please contact me. This is recording studio specific scam. The feds wont look at anything under $100k. I am trying to get enough people together to go after this guy. I have alot of info and we can nail him, we need to get together to do it. As embarrassing as this is, it is more important to come forward and go after him. Please contact me.

Thanks!!

Hi, if I can help in any way, I have been in discussion with a Blair Naiser. I have not yet received or banked a cheque, nor have I sent one on to the lingust - but if I can help in you getting enough info for the feds, then let me know.

[NEEK]

ive been scammed before not because of studio need sbut other things and yes if you notice they never directly answer your question they beat around the bush dont take anything unless its through paypal or cash!!!

im sorry to hear this because jerks that do this will get whats coming around!!!

i hate to do it but i ignore all foreign emails completley

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Here is another version of the scam aimed at unsuspecting engineers. Anytime they want you to send money runaway as fast as you can.

John Cuniberti
john@johncuniberti.com


On Jun 15, 2008, at 1:29 PM, Paul Garratt wrote:

Hello,

I want to reserve you as recording engineer during the time of my clients recoding in your country.

I really want to confirm your willingness to work with my clients during the time of their recording. Below are the information you might need to reserve the time for my clients during their recording project.

Name of the band: Vlada Maricic Jazz Band.
Band group country: Serbia
Music Type: Jazz

Number of days: 10 days for recording, session starts from 2nd of October to 12th October 2008
Excluding Sundays. All you have to do is to work as their recording engineer your feeding, lodging both transportation to the studio will be taken care of.

Please do reply with the total cost of your services you can find my contact details at the bottom of my e-mail. Feel free to call if you have any further questions to ask as we are looking forward working with you.

Paul Garratt
199 Old Kent Rd,
London SE1 5TY
E-mail: paulg@mail.mn
Cell: 44 70457 90076
Tel: 44-702-409-3067
Fax: 44-700-596-1818

[Blue Bear Sound]

This has been going on for years.... I get 2-3 a month of nonsense email requests like that. The tip-offs are always the "odd" procedures or business practices they insist on (not to mention the ridiculous grammar!)

Be vigilant and make sure of your financial policies before you enter into an "email" deal....