I received this email a few days ago. What really concerned me was that the sender and signed didn’t match on the messages, and they all used web-based email addresses. I did a quick search and found some more interesting discussions related to these emails. Here are two links: New Type of Spam – Partnership Proposal andFlooded with Link Requests. What are your thoughts?
By the way, there is another creative scam out there: Nigerian 419 Fraud Hits Bloggers Selling Advertising Links and Bloggers Beware: Nigerian Fraud Has Evolved Into Display and Text Link Ad Solicitations
At any rate, I have included two different email exchanges for two different offers. Note the difference between “George” vs “Goerge.” Also, note the differences in the email address, one has a “.” between the first and last name whereas the other one is contiguous.
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Here is an offer for FreeAdLists.com:
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 1:36 AM
Re: Website Partnership
From: “George ????” george????@yahoo.com
To: @freeadlists.com
Hello Roy,
A representative of our marketing department contacted you with enquiry about advertising on your website (your correspondence is below). First I want to thank you for your reply.
I will pay you in advance for 3 months – $15. If you do not agree with that price, please name yours, so we can proceed. I can pay you via Paypal, Moneybookers, google Checkout.
Our website is http://www.casino??????.com
Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you
George
Todd,
What’s your proposal?
Roy
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FreeAdLists.com.
— On Thu, 7/31/08, Richie Mcelroy wrote:
From: Richie Mcelroy
Subject: Website Partnership
To: “freeadlists.com”
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008, 12:34 PM
Hello,
I just came across your website - freeadlists.com and I want to ask if I can
purchase a text link on your website.
Please e-mail me back and I will send you additional information.
Best Regards,
Todd McGregor
Advertising Consultant
Business Development Department
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UPDATE: Here is another offer for TopBlogLists.com:
Sunday, August 10, 2008 9:46 PM
Re: Advertising Opportunities on your website
From: “Goerge ????” goerge.????@yahoo.com
To: @freeadlists.com
Hello Roy,
A representative of our marketing department contacted you with enquiry about advertising on your website (your correspondence is below). First I want to thank you for your reply.
I will pay you in advance for 3 months – $15. If you do not agree with that price, please name yours, so we can proceed. I can pay you via Paypal, Moneybookers, google Checkout.
Our website is http://www.casino??????.com
Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you
George
Ms. Stevens,
What’s your proposal?
Roy
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FreeAdLists.com
— On Sun, 8/10/08, Tabby Shotts wrote:
From: Tabby Shotts
Subject: Advertising Opportunities on your website
To: “topbloglists.com”
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2008, 3:17 AM
Dear Webmaster,
My name is Sandra Stevens and on behalf of Promotion-onweb, I am pleased to advise you of a great opportunity for your website topbloglists.com.
I would like to introduce you with some of our clients that are interested in
advertising on your site.
If you are interested, please let me know and I will be happy to send you
further information.
I am looking forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.
Best Regards,
Sandra Stevens
Advertising Consultant
Business Development Department
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