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Scam: Mr Kelvin obarski from MOTION RECRUITMENT
Thread poster: Beth Miles
Beth Miles
Beth Miles
Germany
Local time: 09:58
Member (Nov 2024)
German to English
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Dec 19

I received this scam yesterday:

Von: Kelvin Obarski
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 18. Dezember 2024 23:21
An: [email protected]
Betreff: Invitation to Collaborate on Translation Project


Hello, sir/ma

I hope this email finds you well. I'm Mr Kelvin obarski and I represent MOTION RECRUITMENT . We are currently seeking professional translators to collaborate with on variou... See more
I received this scam yesterday:

Von: Kelvin Obarski
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 18. Dezember 2024 23:21
An: [email protected]
Betreff: Invitation to Collaborate on Translation Project


Hello, sir/ma

I hope this email finds you well. I'm Mr Kelvin obarski and I represent MOTION RECRUITMENT . We are currently seeking professional translators to collaborate with on various projects.

We came across your profile https://adue-nord.de

We were impressed by your experience and expertise in translation services, which align perfectly with the requirements of our project. We are reaching out to inquire about your availability and interest in collaborating with us for this project.

We are particularly interested in identifying the languages you specialize in for translation into English

Could you please provide us with more information regarding the languages you are proficient in translating into English ?

If you are available and interested in working with us, we would appreciate it if you could provide us with the following information:
1. Your availability for the project
2. Your rates for translation services
3. Any specific experience or qualifications that make you a suitable candidate for this project

We believe that a partnership with you could lead to mutually beneficial opportunities and successful project outcomes.

Should you be interested in discussing this further or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Thank you for considering our proposal. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Warm regards,

Kelvin obarski

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- Spelt his name in lower case
- Asked for my WhatsApp and continued with the offer there
- Clearly unfamiliar with a translator's typical output. Wanted me to translate 16,000 words in 3 days.
- When I asked for credentials, he claimed "I assure you this is genuine, as for my details it’s online .Im [not I'm] the chief growth officer of Transperfect.Motion recruitment as partnered with me in other to get this project done" - I found the person he claims to be on LinkedIn and his name is "Kevin" not "Kelvin"
- He sent me a document from a customer without me having to sign an NDA first

The number is:
+44 7778 471605 ▲ Collapse


Dalia Nour
Rima AlKhader
 
Rima AlKhader
Rima AlKhader
Jordan
Local time: 11:58
English to Arabic
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You're right Dec 19

A month before, I recieved an E-mail similar to this; they wanted me to translate around 45 pages in just 4 days!!
They kept asking for my Bank account details; of course as they are crooks looking for stealing money.
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Portugal
Local time: 08:58
Member (2007)
English to Portuguese
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@Beth Dec 19

Thank you! There's a scam alert regarding "him" since the 12th December...

https://x.com/ScammersTsd/status/1867297374978154824

expressisverbis
 
Joakim Braun
Joakim Braun  Identity Verified
Sweden
Local time: 09:58
German to Swedish
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The "I'm Mr" flag Dec 19

Beth Miles wrote:

I'm Mr Kelvin obarski


No one in their right mind would write "I'm Mr", so I'd stop reading right there.

expressisverbis
Beth Miles
 
expressisverbis
expressisverbis
Portugal
Local time: 08:58
Member (2015)
English to Portuguese
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It's one of the first red flags... Dec 20

Joakim Braun wrote:

Beth Miles wrote:

I'm Mr Kelvin obarski


No one in their right mind would write "I'm Mr", so I'd stop reading right there.


in addition to poorly written emails, unrealistic promises (rates), or making payments to get work.
All this is usually enough to steer clear of their traps!

Beth Miles
 
Beth Miles
Beth Miles
Germany
Local time: 09:58
Member (Nov 2024)
German to English
+ ...
TOPIC STARTER
. Dec 20

Yes, you're totally right! I just wish I hadn't wasted the time crafting a beautiful offer email, haha. Oh well, I hope my experience will help other people.
 
Yasutomo Kanazawa
Yasutomo Kanazawa  Identity Verified
Japan
Local time: 17:58
Member (2005)
English to Japanese
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Not only does he want money from you, Dec 21

Joakim Braun wrote:

Beth Miles wrote:

I'm Mr Kelvin obarski


No one in their right mind would write "I'm Mr", so I'd stop reading right there.


but also respect.

 


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