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Scam attempt | So...

WolfgangS — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Scam attempt
Poster: WolfgangS
Post title: So...

[quote]Michael Newton wrote:

"I am so impressed by your background..." is a red flag. [/quote]
Agreed

But if you are soooo impressed by (my) background/experience whatever, what about paying the 4.500 € upfront?

Scam attempt | scam attempt

Michael Newton — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:39:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Scam attempt
Poster: Michael Newton
Post title: scam attempt

"I am so impressed by your background..." is a red flag.

Scam attempt | Very true

Jennifer Levey — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Scam attempt
Poster: Jennifer Levey
Post title: Very true

[quote]Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida wrote:

[quote]Peter Motte wrote:

I never trust gmail.com e-mail addresses [/quote]

One shouldn't generalize I have one and I have't scammed a soul! [/quote]

In the part of the world where I live, the vast majority of self-employed professionals - lawyers, accountants, doctors, private clinics, dentists, real-estate agents, etc. etc., - and many reputable small and medium-sized businesses only use Gmail for all their professional communications.

Scam attempt | Really?

Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:14:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Scam attempt
Poster: Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Post title: Really?

[quote]Peter Motte wrote:

I never trust gmail.com e-mail addresses [/quote]

One shouldn't generalize I have one and I have't scammed a soul!

Scam attempt | Never trust gmail

Peter Motte — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Scam attempt
Poster: Peter Motte
Post title: Never trust gmail

I never trust gmail.com e-mail addresses

Scam attempt | @Natalie

Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:43:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Scam attempt
Poster: Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Post title: @Natalie

[quote]Natalie wrote:

Any additional info about 'Cheryl', please?
Was is via ProZ.com?
No, it wasn't. It was sent directly to my email.
IP?
I've deleted it immediately and I can't find it.
Email?
It was a gmail. If I remember it correctly it was [email removed]

Thank you!
Natalia [/quote]

Scam attempt | Hi Maria Teresa

Natalie — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Scam attempt
Poster: Natalie
Post title: Hi Maria Teresa

Any additional info about 'Cheryl', please?
Was is via ProZ.com?
IP?
Email?

Thank you!
Natalia

Scam attempt | Flags

Joakim Braun — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Scam attempt
Poster: Joakim Braun
Post title: Flags

The "my name is X" flag, the "reaching out" flag and the obsequious language flag.

And real agencies almost always give some info about the contents, here it's just "a PDF document".

Scam attempt

Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Scam attempt
Poster: Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida

Another "potential client" that become impressed by my language expertise and is willing to pay 0.30€ per word (I wish...)

"Hello,

My name is Cheryl, and I’m reaching out on regarding an upcoming English-to-Portuguese document translation project.

I came across your professional profile through the International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters (IAPTI) and was impressed by your language expertise and professional experience. We are currently seeking qualified language professionals for upcoming translation assignments, and I believe your background could be a good match for this opportunity.

Please find the initial project details below for your consideration:

Project Details

Task: Translation from English to Portuguese
Deadline: 9 days
Compensation: €4500
Document: 36 pages
Word Count: 14,807 words

The assignment involves translating the content of a PDF document. We are looking for a professional who can deliver a high-quality translation within the agreed timeframe.

The full compensation of €4500 would be paid upon successful completion and submission of the project, subject to the agreed terms.

Please let me know whether the workload and timeframe are acceptable to you. If you are interested, I would be happy to provide the complete project details and the document for your review before you decide whether to proceed.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
Cheryl"