Car Wrap Scam
Friday, June 20, 2014
"Car Wrap Advert" concept: Bluebird Prepaid Debit Card by American Express Scam
The other day I came across an ad on Facebook in a site that I trusted. Well I received an email back and it seemed legit, and almost professional so I figured it could be real. Here are the contents of the email. If it was shorter I would have screen shot it.
Karie Colato
To Me
Jun 16 at 9:14 PM
Thanks for your responds and this is how it works: Here's the basic
premise of the "Car Wrap Advert" concept: Bluebird Prepaid Debit Card
by American Express seeks people-- regular
citizens, not professional drivers -- to go about their normal routine
as they usually do, only with a big advert for "Bluebird Prepaid Debit
Card by American Express." plastered on your car. The ads are
typically vinyl decals, also known as "auto wraps," that almost seem
to be painted on the vehicle, and which will cover any portion of your
car's exterior surface. What does the Company get out of this type of
ad strategy? Lots of exposure and awareness for the new product. The
auto wraps tend to be colorful and eye-catching and attracts lots of
attention. Plus, it's a form of advertisement with a captive audience,
meaning people who are stuck in traffic and can't avoid seeing the
wrapped car alongside them.
This program will last for 3 months and the minimum period you can
participate is 1 month You will be compensated $400 (400 hundred per
Week), which is essentially a "rental" payment for letting our Company
use your car. We shall provide experts that would handle the advert
placing on your car. When taking on the wrap we shall also be in
charge of handling that and when taking off the wrap after the
contract period is over if any damage is done to your original car
paint, we will make sure to have it fix and compensate you an extra
$500 for damages though I assure you no damage will be made.
The following information below will be needed;
Full Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Cell Phone#:
Home Phone:
Make of Car/ Year:
We'll be contacting you as soon as we receive these information.
Note: It is Very Easy and Simple No Upfront payment or Application
fees required!!
Best Regards,
John Smith.
Bluebird Prepaid Debit Card American Express.
Amex.
So it seemed like a good enough deal, no upfront costs and such. But what they want you to do is of course cash a check they send you so you can pay for the fee to wrap your car and then you can keep the rest. Yup been there done that. Stupid me, so I didn't go through with it. Although it seemed like a Godsend it really wasn't beware. I know there is also someone else going around about a monster and also Pepsi Manufacturer willing to pay you to do this. There may be some legit places and if I find it, I will be sure to share it. I did come across a flyer that says they will pay you $100 a month which sounds a bit more realistic. If I come across it again, I will be sure to check it out and share it if it is legit. Thanks again. I just don't want anyone to fall for these people. Oh yeah one thing that should really send off a red flag is the whole :
The following information below will be needed;
Full Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Cell Phone#:
Home Phone:
thing. Yea right away I should have figured it was fake.
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