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BEWARE! English to Polish translation on the agriculture project CHECK SCAM
Thread poster: Patrycja Sorensen
Patrycja Sorensen
Patrycja Sorensen
United States
Local time: 09:01
English to Polish
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Sep 17, 2021

On September 8, 2021 a scammer "Emerald Conde" via ProZ.com requested translating a report on agriculture from English to Polish. Scammer asked about my rates and did everything to ensure that the case does not look like a scam. Although when it came to payment, he issued paycheck in amount of nearly 5000 USD [which is more than double compared to agreed price] and requested to " deposit the check and as soon as it clears, all you have to do is deduct the money for the translation and we can so... See more
On September 8, 2021 a scammer "Emerald Conde" via ProZ.com requested translating a report on agriculture from English to Polish. Scammer asked about my rates and did everything to ensure that the case does not look like a scam. Although when it came to payment, he issued paycheck in amount of nearly 5000 USD [which is more than double compared to agreed price] and requested to " deposit the check and as soon as it clears, all you have to do is deduct the money for the translation and we can sort out the difference." Fake check was send by USPS from LA, CA. The police was notified. ▲ Collapse
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Portugal
Local time: 15:01
Member (2007)
English to Portuguese
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@Patrycja Sep 19, 2021

As the scammer contacted you via Proz you should report it: https://www.proz.com/support?mode=ask&type=abuse

Dalia Nour
 
Patrycja Sorensen
Patrycja Sorensen
United States
Local time: 09:01
English to Polish
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scammer's details Sep 19, 2021

Scammer reached me by e-mail, using Proz.com messaging system, BUT not being registered as a user. Below I attach details:

subject: [ProZ.com mail] Project Translation

scammer's e-mail: [email protected]

scammer's IP: 212.102.47.30
 


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