I got one too, yesterday. I am in Orlando and the gig was in Miami, supposedly.(3 1/2 hours away) I wrote back for more details.Nothing yet. Thought is sounded weird and the address of the organization, was strange too.
Cynthia Keeler Conus Keeler Productions, Inc. [email protected] www.fpbaa.com 407-628-9998 > [Original Message] > From: Heather Yanyo <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Cc: Face Painting and Body Art Association <[email protected]> > Date: 11/18/2010 7:31:02 AM > Subject: Re: [fpba-assn] Odd potential scam > > I got one too for Philly. I quoted in it. > > Heather Yanyo > Owner/Artist > Maximum Glitter > > Sales and Marketing Director > TattooCharms > > Board Member, Autism Centers of Pittsburgh > > Sent from my iPhone on the run! > > On Nov 18, 2010, at 12:43 AM, Mark <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Okay, so we all know the typical scam emails that make no sense > > whatsoever. Well, today, I got a most interesting one. The curiosity > > in me requires me to respond so I'll see, but I'll be watching out > > carefully for scams... and won't fall into anything. Anyways, here's > > the email. Obviously it's not legit, I'm just curious where it goes > > (I'm assuming it's an advance fee fraud of some type): > > > > "Hello > > > > REQUEST FOR > > FACE PAINTING QUOTATION: > > > > My name is Margaret Ronson, the Director Of Social, Commonground > > Foster Care. I got your contact from the painting directory. > > Commonground Foster Care is a > > world wide None Govermental Organisation solving homelessness through > > innovative programs that transform people, buildings and communities > > with its headquaters located in United Kingdom. I am seeking your cost > > quotation and availabity for face painting entertainment at our kids > > party coming up on 4th December 2010, in United State Of America. The > > venue for the party is The Granary, 1500 Poly Dr, Billings, MT 59102, > > you will be required to entertain 30 kids (between the ages of 5yrs > > and 12yrs) for 8hours at this venue. The party starts time by 12noon, > > and ends at 7pm. We will provide electricity for compresors, desk and > > bar stools for kids to sit while being painted. If your cost quotation > > is considerate, Commonground Foster care will ensure that you are paid > > in full in advance by our sponsor to hold the date and also provide a > > transport and hotel accomodation for you after the party. I look > > forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. Have a nice day. > > > > Best Regards. > > Mrs. Margaret Ronson, > > Director of Social. > > Commonground Foster Care. > > 2 tyddyn waen, bron yr aur,penysarn > > ll69 9yb, United Kingdom." > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Face Painting and Body Art Association." > > > > This is a PG-13 forum dedicated to the discussion of Face Painting and Body Art. This group is provided for the benefit of all and as such is not moderated. Our goal is to promote open and unrestricted communication between people interested in face painting and body art. We hope that you will be courteous to others and try to stay on topic. You are free to offer products or services related to face painting as well. > > Please address concerns with the original poster before contacting the management. > > > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] > > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/fpba-assn > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Face Painting and Body Art Association." > > This is a PG-13 forum dedicated to the discussion of Face Painting and Body Art. This group is provided for the benefit of all and as such is not moderated. Our goal is to promote open and unrestricted communication between people interested in face painting and body art. We hope that you will be courteous to others and try to stay on topic. You are free to offer products or services related to face painting as well. > Please address concerns with the original poster before contacting the management. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/fpba-assn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Face Painting and Body Art Association." This is a PG-13 forum dedicated to the discussion of Face Painting and Body Art. This group is provided for the benefit of all and as such is not moderated. Our goal is to promote open and unrestricted communication between people interested in face painting and body art. We hope that you will be courteous to others and try to stay on topic. You are free to offer products or services related to face painting as well. 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