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Scam: Public Organization Procedures Research Phase 1 and 2
Thread poster: Samuel Murray
Jonathan Orr-Stav
Jonathan Orr-Stav
Canada
Local time: 16:19
Hebrew to English
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Figures. Oct 28

The very generic title of the document was one alarm bell.
The prospective client's poor English and weird self-presentation ("I hope you will treat me well just like others as I am deaf of hearing") was another.
The final giveaway was the stipulation "I'm proposing a cashier's check or bank certified check for the payment. You will be getting the payment before you start the project."
Glad to see confirmation here on the forum. Thanks, fellow ProZers.
- J
 
Danielle Henripin
Danielle Henripin
United States
Local time: 19:19
English to French
Still making the rounds, Nov. 2024! Nov 23

I also received a request to translate this document. I spotted the scam pretty quickly. Apologies, I’m not a frequent user of this site, but I do not understand why every single request of this nature I’ve received through Proz.com initially appears to come from a registered user, but when I click on the link to their profile, it’s either been deleted or nonexistent. Wondering if Proz.com could be doing more to vet potential ‘clients’ ? I’m also asking because we’re beginning to h... See more
I also received a request to translate this document. I spotted the scam pretty quickly. Apologies, I’m not a frequent user of this site, but I do not understand why every single request of this nature I’ve received through Proz.com initially appears to come from a registered user, but when I click on the link to their profile, it’s either been deleted or nonexistent. Wondering if Proz.com could be doing more to vet potential ‘clients’ ? I’m also asking because we’re beginning to have similar problems with the OTTIAQ website in Québec. Thanks! ▲ Collapse
 
Iris Shalev
Iris Shalev  Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 17:19
Member (2007)
English to Dutch
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Debora Johnson Nov 25

I got the same message from someone called Debora Johnson. Same exact messages except asking for English into Dutch. Glad I did some research. Thanks!
 
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