WARNING: Gig Scam - Please Read
We have recently become aware of fraudsters trying to collect personal details from some of the members of www.LastMinuteMusicians.com. They are sending the same email to a large number of people in our directory, pretending to be interested in hiring services for an event.
Please DO NOT reply to any of the following emails which you may have received recently:
Title: Various
Signed: Various
Email: "mangammond@yahoo.co.uk"
Title: "GET BACK TO ME ASAP!!!"
Signed: "Maxwell Powell"
Email: "weddingforum007@yahoo.com" ; "mcdone_ben@yahoo.com"
Title: "enquiry"
Signed: "Amos Grey"
Email: "amray_2012@yahoo.com"
Title: "I need your service"
Signed: "Don Berry"
Email: "donberryz@yahoo.co.uk" ; "donbelee@yahoo.co.uk"
Title: "enquiry"
Signed: "Ken Elliot"
Email: "ellkenno@yahoo.com"
Title: "enquiry"
Signed: "Ken Williams"
Email: “kenwill@outgun.com”
Title: "enquiry"
Signed: "Crosy Misly"
Email: "crosymisly@yahoo.com"
We have also had reports of a scam emails from "r_rebecca102@yahoo.com"
Be very cautious if an email asks you for any personal information such as your home address, signature or bank details, or if it is sent from a “free” email address e.g. “someone@yahoo.co.uk”.
What is being done?
The MET anti-fraud unit and the police have been contacted and we will be monitoring all emails and IP addresses. The email addresses we know about have been sent to yahoo who are taking action by disabling the accounts. We are blocking ip addresses that are used to send the emails to prevent any future scam mails getting through to our members.
What can you do?
Always make sure to verify the identity of possible clients. Never give out any personal information unless you are certain of who you are dealing with. If you have received an email other than those listed above which you believe to be suspicious, please forward it to admin@lastminutemusicians.com. If you have given out personal information and believe you may be at risk, please contact your local police in the first instance.
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Other Scam Emails
We have been contacted by a band in Viginia who experienced similar scam emails which are below:
From: Gordon White <whiteguy63501@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 11:41:21 AM
Subject: August Gig.
Hello,
I was searching for a band that will perform in my friend's bachelor's party and I came across your advert on the Local band website, please I will like to know the style you play, the party was scheduled for the last Saturday in Aug 08/26 & 27. Let me know if you have an open on any of those days.
This is a private party and the bands are not allow to come with their fan, and your band will be performing in the front of 500 guests I will furnish you with more information as soon as I know you have an open.
Can you perform on an event that will last for four hours long with breaks ,if not, let me know how long you an perform onstage.
The Party venue is located in Baltimore, MD. I will be responsible for the transportation and booking of a hotel if youʼll like to have one.
Please reply with where you are located.
Regards,
Gordon.
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From: Martin Nicholas <nichol1145@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 12:14:26 PM
Subject: Invitation.
Hello,
I have a party in Columbia, that I'll love to have you, I will be celebrating my 50th birthday party, and I'll love to have your band to come and perform on that day, the total numbers of guest I invite on that day is 80 and the party is going to be an indoor event. I'll provide you with staging and lighting with PA system. The date of the party is 09/22. Please let me know if you can come to perform on that day, so that we'll proceed on what to do next. Here's the party venue,
University of Missouri Columbia
Columbia, MO 65211
I was introduced to your band by a friend who has attend a show that you perform, his name is John.
Please provide me with your numbers so that i will be able to discuss with you.
Regards,
Martin
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From: Gordon White <whiteguy63501@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 1:41:11 PM
Subject: Invitation.
Hello,
I have a party in Buena Vista, which I'll love to have you, I will be
Celebrating my 50th birthday party, and I'll love to have your band to
Come and perform on that day, the total numbers of guest I invite on that day is 80 and the party is going to be an indoor event. I'll provide you with staging and lighting with PA system. The date of the party is
09/22. Please let me know if you can come to perform on that day, so that
We'll proceed on what to do next.
Here's the party venue,
Southern Virginia University
One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
I was introduced to your band by a friend who has attend a show that
you perform, his name is John.
Please provide me with your numbers so that i will be able to discuss
with you.
Regards,
Bryan.
