IrishGreek Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well, I just got this email too. The only change is the item... This is Max Zostautas. Do you remember our transaction Aires 1/48 Cockpit Set Airfix BAC EE Lightning F Mk 2/6 1 I need someone to help me, because I'm going on road trip in Europe with my family. I thought of our mutual exchange on e-bay and found your e-mail in my inbox, so I thought to ask you for some help. Let me know if you want to get involved and help me out and earn dollars for it. I will give you more info after I hear from you. Best Regards, Max Zostautas Vision Models 1504 Pinehurst Dr Darien, IL 60561 United States Any one else get it today? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
orcada Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I just received the same email. I find it hard he would be contacting a competitor of this type of organization as well. The company he refers to does have an email address and I have bought from him as well in the past, but it rings to a persons house. I would not do this as well, it is not realistic in the first place since I can do the type of business he is requesting from an internet connection anywhere in the world. Also the company is US based and I do not think they would use someone for the US region remotely. THE MAIN QUESTION IS WHY ME?!?!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 New reply: JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Customer Manager        Salary: 1000$ Monthly +  5% from transaction You can earn extra money with us! This is part-time job (flexible schedule). Today we seek for employees for our company to improve the quality of service and to speed up the processing of orders. It is not important where did you work before or where are you working now, but if you have combination possibility, you are sociable, responsible and self-exacting, you have a magnificent opportunity to become our employee and to receive high income. Today we make special demands to our employees as you are the persons who represent image of the company. GENERAL Receive payments from our customers in your area; assist in company’s financial business. PRINCIPAL DUTY 1.    Receive payments from our customers* in your area (The payments are from our customers for services provided under contract. Because we work with customers from all over the world, to our customers is much easier to transfer money to our customer managers who are in the same state/region. You'll receive transfers from $ 1,000 to $ 10,000. An average of 2-3 transfers a week.) 2.    Create reports for each transaction 3.    Follow the instructions from senior manager * All customers are passing verification, we care of yours security. ADDITIONAL DUTIES 1.    Assistance in company’s financial business REQUIRED SKILLS 1.    Team work 2.    Basic knowledge of MS Office 3.    Accuracy WORK PLAN 1.    Our customers from your region will make payments to your account 2.    Withdraw the money from your account and send it to our office 3.    Make a financial statement about the payment 4.    Receive 5% for every transaction immediately + $ 1000/monthly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 And now for the money shot!!! Also in order to start we need this information from you: Personal information : Date of Birth: Full name: Street: City: State: Zip code: Home phone: Cell phone: Email : Please email me back this information so i can send you the rest of the information and the contract too. Thank you Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 And now for the money shot!!! Also in order to start we need this information from you: Personal information : Date of Birth: Full name: Street: City: State: Zip code: Home phone: Cell phone: Email : Please email me back this information so i can send you the rest of the information and the contract too. Thank you Rodney ....... AND there you have IT.... this guy must think you were born yesterday ! Tsk! I think you should report it to your local Police station and the Feds too ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Why reply to these guys? Why have your name possibly connected to them in any ensuing investigation? Bug out. Now. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Why reply to these guys? Why have your name possibly connected to them in any ensuing investigation? Bug out. Now. Rick L. That was MY thought exactly ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shinai Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Yeah, I avoid these things like the plague. I cannot believe people use to fall for the "you won the world lottery . . . now give us $20k so you can get your $50 million." In the past I have screwed with a couple of them, like just make up stuff like for a name Phil McCock and numbers like 076-555-6969. Good times . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Yeah I'm prety much out, I was trying to come up with a savvy response, but It's not even worth the effort :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thru ebay I sent an email to Max. He just responded that he had about 10 people write to him about the scam. I recommended that he let the cops know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
texgal45 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 While it is tempting to respond to these jerks and yank their chains for awhile, it is best to just delete their emails and forget the whole thing. You don't want to validate your email or other information for them, as you will only open yourself for a never ending string of this nonsense. You also could be involved in legal action at some point down the road. Darwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dndieje Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 While it is tempting to respond to these jerks and yank their chains for awhile, it is best to just delete their emails and forget the whole thing. You don't want to validate your email or other information for them, as you will only open yourself for a never ending string of this nonsense. You also could be involved in legal action at some point down the road. Darwin Whoever this joker is he ain't too bright. A simple Google search brings up this thread with all the comments. If he's not sussed that it's a wind-up if you continue this I don't foresee a very successful career in internet scamming. You could try and figure out the IP address of the sender. No guarantee that the address is of the actual sender but maybe worth a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Report it to ebay and let them deal with this clown(s). Darwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quailane Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) Yep, I got it too! I hadn't checked my email for several days. The typos, grammar, and style make it seem unnatural for a native English speaker. Hello ,This is Max Zostautas. Do you remember our transaction Classic Airframes 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109 D 1 I need someone to help me, because I'm going on road trip in Europe with my family. I thought of our mutual exchange on e-bay and found your e-mail in my inbox, so I thought to ask you for some help. Let me know if you want to get involved and help me out and earn dollars for it. I will give you more info after I hear from you. Best Regards, Max Zostautas Vision Models 1504 Pinehurst Dr Darien, IL 60561 United States Although I did google the person's name and the company's name and both seem to be 100% real, just stolen identity. I actually found this thread through a google search of "Max Zostautas." Edited June 22, 2011 by Quailane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I actually got it twice (guess because over a few months last year I had purchased two items from Max). First was the message I posted earlier in this thread and then I got it again Monday. The only difference was the email address had been slightly changed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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