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Thread poster: Anna Maria Augustine (X)
Anna Maria Augustine (X)
Anna Maria Augustine (X)
France
Local time: 17:35
English to French
+ ...
Aug 19, 2007

Hi everyone,


Please be careful. I am getting contacted through my profile page by scammers asking for translations.

A quick IP address check shows up Nigeria although the person gives a Paris address.

Below is a typical request written in poor English.

Best...

Anna

You have been sent a message via your ProZ.com page.
Author: Micheal
[NOTE: The author is not a registered ProZ.com user or was not logg... See more
Hi everyone,


Please be careful. I am getting contacted through my profile page by scammers asking for translations.

A quick IP address check shows up Nigeria although the person gives a Paris address.

Below is a typical request written in poor English.

Best...

Anna

You have been sent a message via your ProZ.com page.
Author: Micheal
[NOTE: The author is not a registered ProZ.com user or was not logged in when sending this message.]
Author's IP address: 82.128.10.6
Message type: Request for quote
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My name is Micheal wayne, I was giving
contract to translate a project (10,000 words) and the
contract will last two to three month to
be precise and i will like to know if you are capable and
available of translating the project what is your
charges
for the translation (10,000 words) and language you do
translate ....Hope to read from you soon
BestRegard,
Micheal ▲ Collapse
 
Ralf Lemster
Ralf Lemster  Identity Verified
Germany
Local time: 17:35
English to German
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Moving the topic - submit a Support Request Aug 19, 2007

Hi Anna Maria,
Note that I'm moving this topic to the "Safe computing" forum.

Have you submitted a Support Request to ProZ.com staff, so that they can set a block?

Regards,
Ralf
 


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