[Dixielandjazz] The Band Scammers

[Scott Anthony]

Any time I get an email with grammar and spelling this bad, I immediately 
hit the delete key. Also, if it is her own wedding, then it is interesting 
that she signs it "Mrs. Joy Brown." The whole tone of the email is 
reminiscent of the multi-million dollar offers from Nigeria. The kicker is 
the "God BLESS" at the end.

Scott Anthony
Golden Gate Rhythm Machine

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Barbone" <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
To: <santh at pacbell.net>
Cc: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:52 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] The Band Scammers


> Bands have been getting an emails like the one below. Even OKOM bands. The
> usual scam is that they con you into giving your bank account information
> and then they electronically transfer you money out of it.
>
> Worse yet if you buy airline tickets etc., and can't get that money back.
>
> The below note went to a band in California. I guess there are no bands in
> NYC. <grin>
>
> Other forms of this scam have originated in Europe, targeting American 
> bands
> to play there for weddings, festivals etc. BEWARE. Especially if the 
> writer
> can't spell, and in this case, already married. <grin>
>
> They get your email address from web sites, craig's list, wedding band
> sites, etc., etc.., etc.
>
> For any gig outside your local area, it is advisable to get the money well
> in advance and the check cashed. And don't give your bank info to anyone. 
> I
> know of several bands that have fallen for this scam to their detriment.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve Barbone
>
>
> Hello
>
> I checked Your official craigslist and i find your contact info...
>
> I am Joy .Brown by name...I am Intrested in you to come and perform as a
> musicain on my wedding day in the state of N.Y U.S.,..And i will like to
> know how payments will be made .. Pls and i wouldn't want any 
> dissapointment
> and i assure you maximum security ..you will just be performing for four
> hours.. i just want to know the cost,and how the payments will be made to
> you .. husband Name is Jim Aina .. This is my number 1(778-322-4767) but 
> it
> won't be preferable to call me because i am really bssy going here and 
> there
> for the success of my wedding .. But you can give me your own phone number
> this is if you are truly intrested in playing for our wedding .. and i 
> will
> give you a call .. ok .. I will so much be happy if you can do this for me
> because i don't want my wedding to flop and my husband won't be happy 
> about
> it .. Because he has instructed me  to go and make preparation .. The
> wedding will be taken place October/27/2007........You can Contact me on 
> the
> Email for Much more Information of any you don't understand.. And i will 
> be
> there for you . Thanks so much .. And God BLESS!!!
>
> My Address:.3904 harpep ave bronx New York 10466
> My Number .1(778-322-4767)
> My wedding Time....2pm 6pm
> My Date ..October/27/2007
>
> Mrs Joy Brown
>
>
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