Hey guys I own my own steel shop in Phoenix Arizona, I love screwing with scammers that screw with my and bog down my business (usually telephone scammers) But recently I got what id consider a complex scam, It was suspicious from the start but I played along until I called the number and heard ‘the text now subscriber you have called is not available’ with my experience I know that text now is quite popular among scammers so this basically confirmed that the guy was a scammer. So below is the email thread that I had with this guy along with his fake number and email. I havent told him I figured out his tricks so I am considering sending him a fun computer bug via email but I forgot how to do that if any of you could advise that would be great. Enjoy!
I got the quote you emailed not long. Firstly, I’m glad to say your total cost meets up with up with my initial budget. Secondly, I would like to make a down payment of $2000 so you purchase materials to begin with project before prices of materials changes but due to me not being around, I won’t be able to pay cash. I have my credit card available here with me on my business trip.
I hope you accept credit card or check payments?
Baker
On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 8:14 PM Baker Green <[email protected]> wrote:
I totally understand this kind of work would require a deposit so that’s not a problem. I would be expecting a quote from you next week.
Baker
On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 7:17 PM wrote:
I can do it, I’ll have to check with my steel supplier on Monday to get
you prices. But this is something you’d have to pay for upfront before
any work is done.On 2021-08-14 14:00, Baker Green wrote:
Okay good. Actually I’m currently in Mi but the gate is for my
mother’s new home back in the state. I’m hearing impaired but you
can reach me via text (906) 464-0972 or email. I would have loved to
come over to you but I lost my dad to COVID-19 some months back so I
have been out of state to take care of my father’s business.
Here’s the blueprint of what I need done. I just need the gate
fabricated in a steel material with a black powder coated paint. A
driver will have it picked up at your shop when done. No installations
needed.Baker
On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 6:23 PM wrote:
Sure, send me an image of the blueprint and then I can give you a
quote.On 2021-08-14 10:01, Baker Green wrote:
Thanks for the response. I need you to help me fabricate a gate, I
have the picture of the blueprint here with me if you won’t mind
taking a look at it.Baker
On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 5:14 AM
wrote:Hello, thanks for the inquiry. Yes, we provide a range of
fabrication
and welding services.