Who called from 2296382050

We got a call from this "Jeff Wilson" person yesterday stating he is working for "First Capital Plus", which is only located in Ghana.  He provided an address of 205 Cumberland Lane in Albany, GA, which is not a real address, and the same phone number 229-638-2050.  He wanted 150 banners and used the ol' "pick up with my Freight company" scam often used with online companies, Craigslist, etc.  Do not trust this person or other folks like him.

Non American person calling a business asking to purchase anything we have in stock.  Likely a scam.  (229-638-2050 says his name is JEFF WILSON however he doesnt sound like JEFF WILSON from the USA.  He says he will call you back when you query as to the nature of his call.  He acts as if he wants to purchase something from you but doesnt know what?

This is want i received last week from this guy, And i mean i checked the phone number and asked what was his companies name and he gave me JMB Decor in Albany, GA  I even checked that, i typed in the phone number through google it was connected to that number, but it was a Magic jack phone. We tried running on a credit card machine knowing it would detect something if it was false and it would not go through,    Thank God GOD was on my side!!!!E

FIRST EMAIL I RECEIVED
Good Day,
This is Mr.John Smith  and am willing  to purchase some banners from your shop.Here are the description:

Description................... white vinyl material with Grommets and Hemmed at each corner,and a lettering.Outdoor use.
Text on banner................KRIF  STATIONARY RESOLUTION  "10% DISCOUNT ON ALL ITEMS FOR  2012"   in  Blue Ink.
Sizes.............................24"x60"
Quantity....................... 150pieces

I would like this order to be pickup at your shop when completed.If  you cannot have it within 21 working days in your shop for pickup, please notify me immediately.Get me the total price of the banners ASAP so that we can proceed.Do you accept credit cards?

Second Email

Dear Jay,
Thanks you very much for the time and patient you had for me regarding my order.Here is my contact details:

Name: John Smith
Address:205 Cumberland Ln, Albany, GA 31721
Phone Number:229-638-2050.

I am ready to make payment for the order so that you can have them ready for me but unfortunately i will not be able to come for the pickup, because i will not be available during that time, so i will like to recommend you to a shipping company whom i want to be responsible for the shipment.Below is their contact address and details about the order which you need to send to them so that they can quote you on the order.

NAME OF SHIPPERS: WORLD EXPRESS SHIPPING COMPANY LTD
Contact Person: Mr.David Goodnight
Contact Email: [email protected]


You have to send them an email with the dimension of the order,where the order will be pickup that is your address and where it will be delivered to which is listed below..

Delivery address:
Novarastrasse 2 Postfach
City: Basel
Country; Switzerland
Postal/Zip Code: CH-4002

I will be very grateful if you could send them an email with all the required information and request for a quote on behalf of me so as soon as you send them an email please email me back with a copy and again when  you hear back from them let me know with the quote so that we can proceed further more.
Waiting to hear back from you.
Best Regards.

Thank you for posting your experience in detail. The usual scam is for the scammer to send you a check to pay for merchandise and shipping, and to ask you to forward the shipping charges to his shipper (the scammer's accomplice or the scammer itself). The check bounces in a few days but your wire transfer (money order, etc.) to his shipper will be stolen. This scam is frequently for large bulky items with large shipping charges but sometimes scammers try to go for the gold and buy high-value items like PCs and try to steal both merchandise and shipping cost (more difficult scam requiring mules).

He changed his name and where is what he sent when we requested more information.  He solicited us thru an e-mail not a phone call.

Thanks for the mail. so mail me back with the total price of the banner and do you accept credit card
Name: Frank Robbins ( J&B deco )
Address:205 Cumberland Ln, Albany, GA 31721
Phone Number:229-638-2050.

Same guy different story.  BEWARE!