tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post6716930567563153752..comments2023-11-05T04:50:59.372-05:00Comments on Perfect Memories Wedding Blog: PSA for wedding planners: Scam alertUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-85305051973983225102013-01-30T21:20:25.943-05:002013-01-30T21:20:25.943-05:00We just got this "proposal" from a coupl...We just got this "proposal" from a couple in Manchester, UK. After checking all their credentials things seemed ok but just didn't sit right so we looked into scams and found this blog. Our email could be identical to those posted. Such a shame...Nicolehttp://www.sociallydesigned.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-20648426236190454592012-07-10T02:35:27.729-04:002012-07-10T02:35:27.729-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.kennadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13521613830649567251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-86893803775160480902011-12-05T12:10:23.725-05:002011-12-05T12:10:23.725-05:00I'm a photographer and someone tried to do thi...I'm a photographer and someone tried to do this to me through Wedding Wire sending me a $6,900 deposit for a $1,1000 quote and asking to transfer the difference via western union to the band's manager. Yeah RIGHT. I was immediately suspicious as no one ever asks this of their photographer but I can see how a wedding planner could run into problems with this. As a precaution I would make sure that you have talked to your couple on the phone and don't accept cashiers checks!Chloe Moorehttp://www.chloemoorephotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-22942673037142221472011-11-28T18:04:08.883-05:002011-11-28T18:04:08.883-05:00This is scary! Thanks for the heads up.This is scary! Thanks for the heads up.Furniture Stores Los Angeleshttp://www.michaelsfurniture.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-61201759903445901142011-11-18T17:08:31.555-05:002011-11-18T17:08:31.555-05:00Oh, Wow. This is defiantly something to be aware o...Oh, Wow. This is defiantly something to be aware of. Thank you for the heads up!Tours in Venicehttp://www.walksofitaly.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-1789869180265280562011-11-18T16:51:57.780-05:002011-11-18T16:51:57.780-05:00I have heard of this scam recently. How scarey!I have heard of this scam recently. How scarey!SEO Los Angeleshttp://www.itchair.com/seo-los-angeles/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-80102254847926888962011-09-22T03:28:30.249-04:002011-09-22T03:28:30.249-04:00Wonderful blog! I genuinely love how it is easy on...Wonderful blog! I genuinely love how it is easy on my eyes and also the infos are well written. I am wondering how I may be notified whenever you posted a new one. I have subscribed to your rss feed which ought to do the trick! Have a nice day!bayliyhttp://www.bayliy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-47614431785529008742011-08-18T11:39:38.887-04:002011-08-18T11:39:38.887-04:00Still at it! Here is the recent request I receive...Still at it! Here is the recent request I received from my Knot ad:<br />Please contact:<br /><br />The Knot Member: Grace Nice<br /><br />Email: gracenice18@ymail.com<br /><br />Wedding Date: 9/17/2011<br /><br />Expected Guests: 55-60<br /><br />Telephone Number: 817-545-3159<br /><br />Date: 8/13/2011<br /><br />Time: 11:17 AM<br /><br />Category: Wedding Planners<br /><br />Member's request:<br /><br />My name is grace and I live in texas but presently in Connecticut to take care of my grandmother. I'm a nurse, I give children Polio Vaccine and work for the WHO.I'll be coming over there soon to start my new job and I'll be getting married shortly after my arrival to my fiance Gray phillip who's a business contractor.<br /> <br />We will need a wedding/event planner/coordinator who can render a full wedding package service and who can make our event a glorious day because we require the best for the best memories of our loved ones and children in future and as a matter of fact we have made a good budget for the best on our wedding day.?Once again I felt really excited to hear from you. I'm pretty busy down here but I'll be more than happy to keep in touch with you so that we can proceed with all the necessary arrangement and also work on how to reserve the venue. You sound like a fit of what we are looking for and we'll definitely love to work with you If you can make all the arrangement before the wedding day.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Grace & Gray<br /><br />We conversed many times but here is a portion of another email which highlights the red flag:<br /><br />Wedding cake is also part of the budget and our preferred cake flavor is fruit flavored but we can make a choice on that as well.Photographer is also an important part of the wedding that is a photo journalistic style of photography/storybook. Same as videography for both ceremony and reception.Our wedding colors haven't been fully decided yet but here are a few combination we would love to choose from, wine and pink, violet and blue, yellow and orange, white and sky blue.We are presently contradicting with a musical DJ here in Connecticut but we might need your support with a musical group or band.Decorations is also another important part of the budget ranging from lighting to flowers, centerpieces, table linens, candles with scents etc. Accommodation for all guests will be included in the services of the planner but the cost isn't included in the budget.Transportation for all guests will be included in the budget though that is shuttle from the airport to their various hotel rooms, from hotel to location if not in the same location as the wedding venue.Also, we recommend your full planning package which include contradicting with the vendors and reservation of the venues.<br /><br />In that email the red flag was that the band was in Connecticut...just like all the other scams.<br /><br />Other red flags: obviously not being local and wanting to do everything from abroad, the quick wedding date, the lack of punctuation and grammar and an overall feeling that her emails were "weird". I hope no one else falls into this scam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-10304029153859551822011-07-12T01:37:15.570-04:002011-07-12T01:37:15.570-04:00Ramson Taylor
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Hello,
Goo...Ramson Taylor<br />ramsontaylor1@gmail.com<br /><br />Hello,<br /><br />Good to read from you.I am glad to tell you that we have concluded all payment arrangements for the wedding and will need you to kindly note the following information before we proceed with the wedding arrangement.<br /><br />I will send to you my credit card details that will cover the cost of our booking,and the necessary arrangement for me and my guests.Moreover, i also made an arrangement with a logistics agent who will take care of all our traveling logistics to include.<br /><br />1) Flights<br /><br />2) International Airport transfer<br /><br />3)Transportation logistics during our stay<br /><br />However,because of security reasons and confidentiality reposed on you and because their credit card facility is faulty,we have decided that only YOU will have to handle the credit card information.<br /><br />So,once you receive my credit card information,you are required to charge the total amount of {$15,000.00} then deduct your deposit which is {$5,000} and send the balance of {$10,000) to the logistics whose information will be forwarded to you once this is confirmed So confirm this and provide me with your<br /><br />1. YOUR FULL NAME<br /><br />2. ADDRESS<br /><br />3. PHONE NUMBERS for records and card payment<br /><br />You are also to deduct the card fees and taxes involved in processing this amount.<br />PLEASE CONFIRM IF THIS ARRANGEMENT IS OK AND REPLY PROMPTLY TO ENABLE US PROCEED.<br /><br />NOTE:THAT I WILL SENDING YOU THE OTHER INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY REQUIRE.THEY WILL BE SENT AS SOON AS I GET YOUR REPLY TO THE PAYMENT/WEDDING ARRANGEMENT<br /><br />Regards,<br />"SCAM ALERT"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-41241820691255920372011-06-16T10:13:58.347-04:002011-06-16T10:13:58.347-04:00I have had two of these scammers in the last 10 da...I have had two of these scammers in the last 10 days. I knew they were scams so it didn't get far. The latest one was with Ramson and Kimberly from England. They are always weddings with a short lead time, have a large budget compared to how many guests they are inviting, and never mention the location, can't provide photos or phone numbers. It is the same m.o. every time. Be forewarned!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-40357589555249877902011-05-18T05:20:05.327-04:002011-05-18T05:20:05.327-04:00I would like share some some suggestion about wed...I would like share some some suggestion about <a href="http://www.iwedplanner.com" rel="nofollow">wedding planner app ipad</a> which makes your wedding perfect. We should be pre-planned for wedding. Wedding arrangements includes crackers, cakes, rings, dress, flowers and more....main thing is, it should be comes around our budget .<br />To make all the wedding arrangements to happen at the right time, its best to use wedding planner application.SDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687764267278733518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-74566230997723450732011-05-05T10:35:35.650-04:002011-05-05T10:35:35.650-04:00Wow I never would have guessed that wedding planne...Wow I never would have guessed that wedding planners would be the ones to get scammed. You usually hear about brides that get scammed by fake wedding planners. I'm just grateful that you were nice enough to post this so that others don't have to go through the same problem. Miss P I'm glad you recognized the scam before it occurred! Lauren my heart goes out to you."Tent rentals fan"http://lakesregiontent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-55226596286742698222011-04-20T02:33:17.997-04:002011-04-20T02:33:17.997-04:00Thanks for the information. This is why it is vita...Thanks for the information. This is why it is vital to do thorough research on potential wedding planners in order to avoid being the victim of a scam.Long Island wedding hallshttp://www.bellportcountryclub.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-65379658470433478272011-03-27T07:20:56.106-04:002011-03-27T07:20:56.106-04:00Just got a call from a Dorothy Stewart. She said s...Just got a call from a Dorothy Stewart. She said she lived in Michigan and her fiance lived in Africa. His name is Tim Hudson. They wanted me to make all the arrangements. Said there was 20 people in their wedding party. His daughter was from Russia. Her wedding color was blue!!!!!! As you can tell from other posts online this is the biggest clue to the scam. When they wanted to pay my deposit with a cashier's check I ended the phone conversation. I told them i take cash or paypal. She said that might take a couple of weeks to set up. I then sent an email telling them that I will not pay any vendor directly. I haven't heard from them since I sent the email.Bridget Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01101242360063428261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-73686801840827635282011-03-25T08:59:51.053-04:002011-03-25T08:59:51.053-04:00I did a google search for the telephone number my ...I did a google search for the telephone number my email had, and it came to this long list of postings. My email is asking for 8 days of "off shore" fishing and accomodations for 5 peoples. (We have a charter fishing business).... so I guess they have moved on from weddings ... but still trying to scamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-43741869667534723142011-03-22T18:26:45.812-04:002011-03-22T18:26:45.812-04:00Oh wow...thanks for posting this up. I didn't ...Oh wow...thanks for posting this up. I didn't even realize scams like this even existed. It's a frightening thought for one such as me, who had to deal with the <a href="http://meaningfulmarriages.com" rel="nofollow">wedding officiant</a> and planners everyday. Thanks for posting this up!Dresdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11442861685829206269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-20186706463955963042011-03-22T18:26:23.494-04:002011-03-22T18:26:23.494-04:00Oh wow...thanks for posting this up. I didn't ...Oh wow...thanks for posting this up. I didn't even realize scams like this even existed. It's a frightening thought for one such as me, who had to deal with the <a href="http://meaningfulmarriages.com" rel="nofollow">wedding officiant</a> and planners everyday. Thanks for posting this up!Dresdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11442861685829206269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-55832627687403534572010-11-11T12:32:04.931-05:002010-11-11T12:32:04.931-05:00I am very sorry for the late response,my job makes...I am very sorry for the late response,my job makes it that way...<br />Anyways,it's very Good to read from you. I am glad to tell you that we have concluded all payment arrangements. I will send to you my Visa credit card details that will cover the cost of deposit and the necessary arrangement for the Planning and every other vendor.<br />Moreover,we've also concluded arrangements with a logistics Vendor who will take care of all the guests logistics to include. 1) Flight bookings 2) International Airport transfer and Accomodation.<br />However, because of security reasons and confidentiality reposed on you and because they do not have credit card facility for now, I have decided that only YOU will have to handle the credit card information. So, once you receive my visa card information, you are required to charge the total amount of {12,604.25} then deduct your deposit for now,which is {$3,604.25}, and send the balance of {$7,000 USD} to the logistics Vendor whose information will be forwarded to you once this is confirmed.The remaining $2,000 should be used for deposit payment for any vendor from your side,further funds will be approved if you need more,ok.<br />So confirm this and get back to me so that i can send the card details and signed contract to you at once.<br />I'll wait to hear from you.<br /> <br />Regards,<br />Dr UnterbrinkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-46775750395902612032010-11-11T12:31:40.396-05:002010-11-11T12:31:40.396-05:00The wedding would be in PA jessy shore Pa.We alrea...The wedding would be in PA jessy shore Pa.We already got a wedding dress and we do not have a marriage license yet.I and my wife are here together but she would arrive your city before me.We would love to proceed with the planning so that by the time she arrives there won't be much left.<br />If you have further questions please do not hesistate to get back to us.However,i will love to know what your intial deposit is so that i can make payments soon using my credit card.<br />Let us hear from you.<br />Gabriel<br /><br />I will get back to you as soon as possible,i have been very busy here that is why u have not heard from me.Please do bear with me.<br />Gabriel<br /><br />Thanks for your prompt response.Yes i do have someone handling international logistics but he can not take care of the invitations,but i have sent my fiancee an email telling her to contact someone who would handle that immediately.<br />we have also viewed Genetti Hotel and have approved of it for the wedding and reception.I will also draft a letter authorising the said transaction with the logistic agent.Concerning the vendors you can mail me their contracts for me to sign and get back to you after approval.I will send you the signed contract asap,i wanted to make sure we are on the right footing before we conclude all arrangements.<br /><br />Finally,I will send you my credit card info ,you would charge 7,600 then deduct your deposit for now,which is {$519.25}, and send the balance of {$7,000 USD} to the logistics Vendor whose information will be forwarded to you once this is confirmed.<br /><br />I want you to confirm the above so that we can proceed,as time is of the essence.<br /><br />regards<br />GabrielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-3413095281518497112010-11-11T12:30:54.467-05:002010-11-11T12:30:54.467-05:00I am glad that you can assist us with all the plan...I am glad that you can assist us with all the planning of the wedding.My Fianceé and I will be arriving 5 days before the wedding and I need you to also make arrangement for our accommodation. I will need you to book 2 double rooms for us for 5 nights and one honeymoon suite for the night of the wedding 12 Feb. 2011.<br />We have a budget of about $85,000 which includes payment for your fees,all the other vendors you will be working with and that of our logistic agent aside us, I am also expecting about 50 Guests especially from Europe,USA,Africa and Asia.<br /><br />We also decided that the color for the wedding should be white and gold.<br />For flowers: majority of pink and beautiful cascades of roses. Please feel free to introduce any nice flower of your choice to make the venue more beautiful.<br /><br />For music, a DJ.<br />Food, a Continental dish buffet will be perfect.<br />3 or 4 tier fruit cake<br />Drinks: open bar<br />Wedding is a civil wedding,Civil marriage celebrant<br />Videographer for 3-4 hours<br />Photographer for 3-4 hours<br />Venue: out door or indoor<br />Bridal party: 2 bridesmaid and 2 groomsmen.<br />Flowers for bridal party<br />Accommodation for out of town guest(10 single or 5 doubles for the wedding night only)<br />Wedding time: 4pm to 9pm(A better suggestion from you will be considered).<br />Both the wedding and reception will be in same venue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-5036698513510288562010-11-11T12:30:24.663-05:002010-11-11T12:30:24.663-05:00Scam emails:
Hello, I got your contact info from w...Scam emails:<br />Hello, I got your contact info from www.momentvile.com. My wedding scheduled for 12th Feb. 2011 and i need a wedding co-ordinator.If you are available ,get back to me for more details. Gabriel <br /><br />-Red Flag #1 I did not have ads on this siteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-60943633913515197602010-11-11T12:02:39.173-05:002010-11-11T12:02:39.173-05:00These scams make it very hard for those people tha...These scams make it very hard for those people that are legit and really need someone to help them plan their big day! I wish there was some type of legislation against this. Here is the return email I received when asking for more details:<br />Hello ,<br />Thanks. I'm really very glad to hear from you.. It's nice of you to respond to my inquiry. It is the wish of my fiancee to get married in your area and I have to give in to her wish and due to the fact I do not have any one there, you will be responsible for all arrangements. I will be arriving with my Fiancee 7 days before the wedding and I need you to also make arrangement for our accommodation. I will need you to book 2 double rooms for us for 7 nights and one honeymoon suite for the night of the wedding 4th of December 2010.<br /> We have a budget of about $52,000 USD which includes payment for your fees, all the other vendors you will be working with and that of our logistic agent aside us, I am also expecting 30 to 40 other guest from UK, USA, Asia. My fiancee decided that the color for the wedding should be white and gold. For flowers, pink and red roses should be fine. She loves red roses and we'll want lots of them at the wedding. Please feel free to introduce any nice flower of your choice to make the venue more beautiful. For music, a DJ will be fine. For food, a buffet will be perfect. If there be any more information needed from me, do let me know. The wedding is a civil wedding... I need you to get back to me with a total estimate that will cover this arrangement so that I can make a deposit payment to enable you start arrangements as time is not on our side.<br /><br />Get back to me as soon as you have the estimate so that we can start of all preparation for my wedding.<br /><br />I await your response.<br />Charles/Benita Anderson<br />Mobile: +4470457 68711<br />Office: +4470457 68738<br /><br /><br />Not a 100% sure that it's a scam but it's sounding more and more like one.<br /><br />Thanks for your posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-40818319807475702132010-11-09T12:13:47.312-05:002010-11-09T12:13:47.312-05:00This is a wonderful post. The things given are una...This is a wonderful post. The things given are unanimous and needs to be appreciated by everyone.<br />--------<br />dwilson1707<br /><a href="http://www.goldnuggett.com" rel="nofollow">How Cash For Gold</a>dwilson1707https://www.blogger.com/profile/02771921942643210514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-34724054585718436672010-08-31T11:22:12.961-04:002010-08-31T11:22:12.961-04:00I revived one today. See below...
Too bad he sign...I revived one today. See below...<br />Too bad he signed it with his last name not is first. That was an easy tip off...<br /><br />Hello,<br /><br />My Name is Anderson Richard, I am looking for an experienced wedding<br />planner who will handle my wedding and arrange the reception dinner<br />for a group of people who will be attending the wedding ceremony.<br /><br />The wedding is expected to hold on the 20th of Oct. 2010 and 25 to<br />30 guests are expected to attend. As i do not know what the guests<br />might choose for their meals and drinks, i will make a prepayment as<br />initial deposit for this booking via credit card once availability is<br />confirmed by you.<br /><br />You are to arrange for a venue for the wedding (its a civil wedding),a place for the reception ,Video graphy, MusicEntertainment,Photography,cake and flowers.<br />If there is any these items that is beyond your capability,you let us<br />know so that another company can handle it.<br /><br />Get back to me with your response as we don't have much time with us<br />so that we can process our accommodation within the region more<br />convenient for you and us.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627254746822206415.post-54063009880730497002010-08-16T06:15:48.109-04:002010-08-16T06:15:48.109-04:00Earning money online never been this easy and tran...Earning money online never been this easy and transparent. You would find great tips on how <br /><br />to make that dream amount every month. So go ahead and <a href="http://www.trademoneyguide.com" rel="nofollow">click here </a> for more details and open floodgates <br /><br />to your online income. <br /><br /><br /><br />All the best.vishalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06861738870984219990noreply@blogger.com