Theresa
October 7th, 2007, 07:06 AM
Hi To All My Friends
I am letting you know that there is a scam going out to bodybuilders and personal trainers. First you will get an email from a Delanie Washington, stating that she needs a personal trainer for 2 weeks. She will attach pictures and it sounds reasonably legitimate. If you respond, you will get an email from her "agent". This email is very suspicious and is how I caught on. I then did a search for the agent "Dr. Elizabeth Feinstein" on google. It lead me to another person who obviously went further than I did. He said they follow up with a check, but then the check takes time to clear, they cancel their appointment and request a refund. This is the scam. Following is the original email:
SUBJECT: ONE ON ONE PERSONAL TRAINING INQUIRY
Bonjour,
This is Delanie Washington; I am 19 years old and from Irvine in the State of California.
Presently, am a 1st year French Language & Linguistic student at the Université
d'Abomey-Calavi (formerly called Université Nationale du Bénin), Cotonou, Republique du Benin, which is a French Colony. I do Modeling works as Part-time Jobs.
I was recently contacted by a Californian Modeling Agent, Dr. Elizabeth Feinstein, who lives in London, England for a Fashion & Runway Modeling show coming up in the month of November, 2007.
I need your services as a Fitness Expert and this is the reason why am writing you in order to assist me in achieving my goal. I want my body look firmer and tighter, with major concentration on my thighs, shoulders, bottom, arm biceps and stomach. Also, I will like to undergo some fitness training through some workouts programs and exercises with you on a one on one basis for duration of 2weeks, so that I can be good and fit for this modeling show in London. This means attaining some level of body fitness, conditioning and balancing while am on the Runway. I am expected to undergo this training with you for duration of 2 weeks, and this will be from 11/02/07 till 11/16/07, so that I can be good and fit for this modeling show in London.
The Modeling Agent has asked me to inquire on your charges (training fees) for the 2 weeks training period (1 hour daily training in 14 days) with you in the United States, and I will be lodging in a Hotel very close to your Gym or training facility while am in the United States for this 2 weeks training period. I got your information from a Fitness Directory during my search for a professional Fitness expert and will be so happy to work with you.
You can also contact Dr. Elizabeth Feinstein (Ph.D) as stated below:
Tel: +44-7031947240
Tel: +44-7031946728
Fax: +44-7005942326
E-mail: elizabeth.feinstein@california.usa.com
I have enclosed some of my recent photos so you can get a better knowledge of my body structure, you can enlarge each of them to have a better view.
Thank you in anticipation as I look forward to your prompt response.
DELANIE WASHINGTON
Rm 401A, FRENCH Hostel House.
Université d'Abomey-Calavi.
BP 01, Cotonou,
Republique du Benin.
+229-97906844
I am letting you know that there is a scam going out to bodybuilders and personal trainers. First you will get an email from a Delanie Washington, stating that she needs a personal trainer for 2 weeks. She will attach pictures and it sounds reasonably legitimate. If you respond, you will get an email from her "agent". This email is very suspicious and is how I caught on. I then did a search for the agent "Dr. Elizabeth Feinstein" on google. It lead me to another person who obviously went further than I did. He said they follow up with a check, but then the check takes time to clear, they cancel their appointment and request a refund. This is the scam. Following is the original email:
SUBJECT: ONE ON ONE PERSONAL TRAINING INQUIRY
Bonjour,
This is Delanie Washington; I am 19 years old and from Irvine in the State of California.
Presently, am a 1st year French Language & Linguistic student at the Université
d'Abomey-Calavi (formerly called Université Nationale du Bénin), Cotonou, Republique du Benin, which is a French Colony. I do Modeling works as Part-time Jobs.
I was recently contacted by a Californian Modeling Agent, Dr. Elizabeth Feinstein, who lives in London, England for a Fashion & Runway Modeling show coming up in the month of November, 2007.
I need your services as a Fitness Expert and this is the reason why am writing you in order to assist me in achieving my goal. I want my body look firmer and tighter, with major concentration on my thighs, shoulders, bottom, arm biceps and stomach. Also, I will like to undergo some fitness training through some workouts programs and exercises with you on a one on one basis for duration of 2weeks, so that I can be good and fit for this modeling show in London. This means attaining some level of body fitness, conditioning and balancing while am on the Runway. I am expected to undergo this training with you for duration of 2 weeks, and this will be from 11/02/07 till 11/16/07, so that I can be good and fit for this modeling show in London.
The Modeling Agent has asked me to inquire on your charges (training fees) for the 2 weeks training period (1 hour daily training in 14 days) with you in the United States, and I will be lodging in a Hotel very close to your Gym or training facility while am in the United States for this 2 weeks training period. I got your information from a Fitness Directory during my search for a professional Fitness expert and will be so happy to work with you.
You can also contact Dr. Elizabeth Feinstein (Ph.D) as stated below:
Tel: +44-7031947240
Tel: +44-7031946728
Fax: +44-7005942326
E-mail: elizabeth.feinstein@california.usa.com
I have enclosed some of my recent photos so you can get a better knowledge of my body structure, you can enlarge each of them to have a better view.
Thank you in anticipation as I look forward to your prompt response.
DELANIE WASHINGTON
Rm 401A, FRENCH Hostel House.
Université d'Abomey-Calavi.
BP 01, Cotonou,
Republique du Benin.
+229-97906844