I just received a call from an “Oscar” stating he was with the government Treasury Department and that I’d been selected to receive a grant. He told me it would be deposited in the bank account or card within 30-35 minutes. He asked me for my card number and gave me instructions to contactJihn Martin and gave me an ID number. So I hesitated but called just to see what it was all about because I have been applying for various grants. He told me this is a Covid 19 Relief Grant for $18,000. While I was talking to him I googled the phone number which is (346)308-2185 and it said he’s a scam! I asked if i register on the gov
Victim Location 85225
Type of a scam Government Grant
Scammer stated to call 3463082185 and ask for John Martin. Give John this number for the grant 05397. He stated my name had been picked because I was unemployed.
Victim Location 55433
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I almost got scammed into purchasing a virus protection. This guy he kept on pushing me to get a package, so then I said to him, I’ll think about it and hung up. Then I called my local Apple computer place for them to help me since I had a virus and she told me that was NOT from Apple. So I just want to forwarn people that if your computer gets a virus and you see an 800 number to call, do NOT call that number.
Type of a scam Credit Cards
BELOW IS THE EMAIL THREAD OUR COMPANY RECEIVED FROM THIS SCAMMER
Hello,
I am alright with the cost and appointment dates. However, I am having a little challenge concerning the driver that will be bringing my family to your salon. I am still at the hospital and I need you to do me a favor. The Private Charter driver does not accept credit cards and requires payment upfront via direct cash deposit into his account.
I will like you to add an additional $2000 to the total cost which you will charge on my credit card as payment for the driver that will be bringing my family for their appointments and when payment clears into your account you will deduct the cash and send to the private Charter driver bank account as his charges for handling the transport of my family to your salon.
I would have preferred to sort his payment by myself but I am presently in the hospital scheduled for surgery for my hearing impaired condition.I am willing to pay you a tip of $100 for your time if you could assist with this favor. Kindly get back with the grand total cost if this is okay by you.
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Subject: RE: Booking
To: "Martin John"
Date: Friday, September 16, 2016, 1:06 AM
The
price will be $1,691.65. I can put your credit card on file
now. Your card will not be charged until the day of, unless
you want to do a pre pay, then we can charge the card
now.
—–Original Message—–
From: "Martin John"
Sent:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 4:49pm
To:
Subject: RE: Booking
Good.
Can you give me the total cost
now.
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On Fri, 9/16/16,
:
Subject: RE: Booking
To: "Martin John"
Date: Friday,
September 16, 2016, 12:46 AM
We
can do 11:00am instead if
that works better for you!
—–Original Message—–
From: "Martin John"
Sent:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 4:30pm
To:
Subject: Booking
Hi,
That’s fine and am
okay
with the total cost for the ladies
treatment and am also
ready to make full
payment to secure the booking for the
ladies treatment…These are the names of the ladies
coming
for the treatment at your salon
below;
Melinda Johnson
Rebecca
Thomas
Margaret Williams
Sharon
Johnson
Elizabeth
Johnson
10am is cool.
Are
you ready for my credit card for the
payment to secure the
booking for the
ladies because I want to surprise the ladies
with the treatment at your salon for a Wedding
Bridal Party
at your salon…Thanks I
awaits your response back asap.
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On Fri, 9/16/16,
Subject: RE: TREATMENT
To: "Martin John"
Date:
Friday,
September 16, 2016, 12:24 AM
Hi
Martin,
We
have time available
on the 20th of October at 12:15pm at our (info deleted to protect our companys name and info)
We
accept
Visa and Mastercard and we do require a
credit card
under your file to hold the
apponitments. Our cancellation
policy is 24
hours in
advance. If the ladies are no shows we
do
charge the card 50% cost of the treatment;
but incase of
an emergency we do
understand, but please give us an email
or
call for a heads up!
If
this time works for you i will need
everyones first and last
names to book in
the appointments
These
are the prices for each treatment
60
minute massage – $99.75
1
hour Facial – $105
Pedicure
– $68.25
Manicure
– $57.75
and
Eye lash tinting –
$45.15
We
do give a 10% discount off of the total.
Right
now with the
discount youre looking at
around $338.31
per person
We
also offer 30 minute
massages, 45 minute massages and 75
minute
massages. Let me know if youd like
to change the
length of the massages
Let
me
know what you
think!
Thank
you,
—–Original Message—–
From: "Martin John"
Sent:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 2:10pm
To:
Subject: TREATMENT
Thanks
for your swift response. I am hearing
impaired
and am
scheduled
for surgery soon, i would
like us to
communicate
via email. I am
booking this appointment on behalf of my
Family and i want these
service below:
Facial
Treatment
Pedicure
Manicure
Massage
Eyelash
tint
I
would like you to make
these
treatment for 5(Female) people. Each
person will do all
these full
treatment
services. They have a private
driver
that
will bring
them on their appointment dates. then your
full name,address with cellphone number for
the private
driver to locate your place
when they are coming for the
service…..I
would like you to get back to
me with suitable
appointment dates next
month(preferably
18th,19th 20th and
21st of October) and
also the
total cost for your service. I
am
responsible for the payment.
Let me know the types of
credit cards that
you
accept. I will be waiting to read from
you
as soon as
possible.
Warmest
Regards,
Martins.
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On Thu, 9/15/16,
Subject: RE: treatment
To: "Martin John"
Date:
Thursday, September 15, 2016, 7:36 PM
Hi
Martin,
We
definitely
offer all the
services that you
listed below, it is
just
a
matter of when you
would like to
come in
to
enjoy them and if you are interested in
coming in
to our Kelowna or Summerland
location. Also we
do
accept
Mastercard and Visa for
payment.
Let
us know when and
where would work best for
you.
—–Original Message—–
From:
"Martin John"
Sent:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 11:29am
To:
Subject: treatment
Hello,
How are you doing today,my
name is Martin,i will like to know if you
are
available for
the
below treatment;
Massage
Facial
treatment
Pedicure
Manicure
Eyelash Tint
Then do you accept credit
card for
payment…I
will
be expecting your
response
back asap.
Thanks.