Beware of a very flattering scammer
દોર પોસ્ટ કરનાર: Mireille BOULANGER
Mireille BOULANGER
Mireille BOULANGER  Identity Verified
ફ્રાંસ
સભ્ય (2013)
અંગ્રેજી થી ફ્રેન્ચ
Sep 18, 2024

This is a message I got today from a gmail address...it says very flattering things but again too good to be true..there is no such thing as a CV on the Chartered Institute of Linguists directory just a summary of your fields of specialties:

"Hope this email finds you well
I am writing to express my admiration for your exceptional translation skills, which I had the pleasure of discovering on the chartered institute of linguistics Dictionary website. Your CV showcased impress
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This is a message I got today from a gmail address...it says very flattering things but again too good to be true..there is no such thing as a CV on the Chartered Institute of Linguists directory just a summary of your fields of specialties:

"Hope this email finds you well
I am writing to express my admiration for your exceptional translation skills, which I had the pleasure of discovering on the chartered institute of linguistics Dictionary website. Your CV showcased impressive language proficiency and expertise in translation, and I am eager to explore the possibility of collaborating with you.

At [https://motionrecruitment.com], we specialize in [global communications e.g., global communication, localization, or language services]. We are always seeking talented professionals like yourself to join our team and contribute to delivering high-quality translation services to our clients.

I would like to extend an invitation for you to consider working with us as a [translator/language consultant]. Your skills would be a valuable asset to our team, and I believe that together, we could achieve remarkable results.

Some potential collaboration opportunities include:

- Translation projects in your areas of expertise
- Language consulting services for our clients
- Collaboration on large-scale translation initiatives

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please let me know, and we can schedule and discuss details such as compensation, workload, and expectations.

Thank you for considering my invitation. I look forward to the possibility of working together and leveraging your exceptional translation skills.

Best regards,

[Walker martins]"

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Tomoyuki Urabe
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
પોર્ટુગલ
Local time: 07:05
સભ્ય (2007)
અંગ્રેજી થી પોર્ચુગિઝ
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@Mireille Sep 18, 2024

Yes, I have got several like this, pretending to come from some well-known agencies or pharmaceutical companies. They always write their «surname» in lowercase letter (I wonder why…) and they seem convinced that flattery works…

Tomoyuki Urabe
 
Tomoyuki Urabe
Tomoyuki Urabe  Identity Verified
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Local time: 15:05
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I also received email from him Nov 9, 2024

He is still active.

 


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