I saw this on JWSound, and thought I'd share it here as a heads up to everyone on here. It boils down to a typical scam, but it's targeted to our industry. If you get this in an e-mail or see it, ignore it. Here it is:
From a Craigs list posting:
ERN PICTURES CONTRACT
* We will be coming to your area for a shoot (June 28th- July 2nd, 2011) for some scene in a Motion picture.
* We are not to disclose the script or more details concerning the shoot until when we believe it is safe to do so, this is due to piracy, if you are not comfortable working with us this way pls do not bother to respond to this email message.
* We will need you to be there in person and be really ready to work.
* Here is our offer:
- Salary($300 per day)
- Free Accommodation,
- Transportation allowance.
Interested applicants guarantees to ERN PICTURES :
1. To be available for the shoot between June 28th- July 2nd, 2011.
2. To participate in a total of HOURS of Work and/or technical assistance, otherwise stated prior to the shoot.
3. To be loyal and be ready to work on set with the crew.
We will send your payment for the first day and Transportation allowance to the location immediately you accept the offer. The Location will be disclosed as soon as we finalize all necessary procedure.
Only interested applicants should pls reply to this message, we have limited vacancy for this job as there are alot of talents around.
IMPORTANT: Sponsor for this production has agreed to send out payment prior the shoot date so as to facilitate workers to be versatile and be ready for the job.Shoot starts June 28th- July 2nd, 2011.
I am putting to your notice that the payment is ready. The Sponsor will send you an overpayment (For example if they send $1500, you will deduct $350 and send the remaining balance to an address we will provide). This payment will cover your first day of work ($300) and transportation allowance ($50).
The remaining funds will be used for the necessary payment required to make the shoot/production a success , secure the location, costume, and rights which will be paid by the Production supervisor.
we have decided to USE THIS MEANS BECAUSE the Production supervisor travels around a lot and its hard for him to receive payment cause of his unstable location and that was why we have decided to add his fee to your payment so that you can send it to him as soon as you have your own payment (PLEASE TAKE NOTE).
Note: We are a new Production company, we are working on our website and alot of other things...We have dreams and aspire to hit Hollywood big time!!! But life is a hurdle, we are taking one step at a time, we hope you are ready to achieve and live the Hollywood dream with us.
If you accept this offer, Send in the following information:
Full names:
Full Address (No p.o.Box):
City and state:
Zip code:
Phone number:
Post you are interested in:
We need your full address because we work with UPS and FedEx, both companies do not deliver to P.o.box. By sending your info, you are CONFIRMING that You are interested in this offer, we shall make arangements for for your payments and notify it when it is sent.
Thanks.
Management.
Note: production starts on June 28th- July 2nd, 2011, Location will be disclosed by few days to the first day of production.
Thanks for your time.
HR.
From a Craigs list posting:
ERN PICTURES CONTRACT
* We will be coming to your area for a shoot (June 28th- July 2nd, 2011) for some scene in a Motion picture.
* We are not to disclose the script or more details concerning the shoot until when we believe it is safe to do so, this is due to piracy, if you are not comfortable working with us this way pls do not bother to respond to this email message.
* We will need you to be there in person and be really ready to work.
* Here is our offer:
- Salary($300 per day)
- Free Accommodation,
- Transportation allowance.
Interested applicants guarantees to ERN PICTURES :
1. To be available for the shoot between June 28th- July 2nd, 2011.
2. To participate in a total of HOURS of Work and/or technical assistance, otherwise stated prior to the shoot.
3. To be loyal and be ready to work on set with the crew.
We will send your payment for the first day and Transportation allowance to the location immediately you accept the offer. The Location will be disclosed as soon as we finalize all necessary procedure.
Only interested applicants should pls reply to this message, we have limited vacancy for this job as there are alot of talents around.
IMPORTANT: Sponsor for this production has agreed to send out payment prior the shoot date so as to facilitate workers to be versatile and be ready for the job.Shoot starts June 28th- July 2nd, 2011.
I am putting to your notice that the payment is ready. The Sponsor will send you an overpayment (For example if they send $1500, you will deduct $350 and send the remaining balance to an address we will provide). This payment will cover your first day of work ($300) and transportation allowance ($50).
The remaining funds will be used for the necessary payment required to make the shoot/production a success , secure the location, costume, and rights which will be paid by the Production supervisor.
we have decided to USE THIS MEANS BECAUSE the Production supervisor travels around a lot and its hard for him to receive payment cause of his unstable location and that was why we have decided to add his fee to your payment so that you can send it to him as soon as you have your own payment (PLEASE TAKE NOTE).
Note: We are a new Production company, we are working on our website and alot of other things...We have dreams and aspire to hit Hollywood big time!!! But life is a hurdle, we are taking one step at a time, we hope you are ready to achieve and live the Hollywood dream with us.
If you accept this offer, Send in the following information:
Full names:
Full Address (No p.o.Box):
City and state:
Zip code:
Phone number:
Post you are interested in:
We need your full address because we work with UPS and FedEx, both companies do not deliver to P.o.box. By sending your info, you are CONFIRMING that You are interested in this offer, we shall make arangements for for your payments and notify it when it is sent.
Thanks.
Management.
Note: production starts on June 28th- July 2nd, 2011, Location will be disclosed by few days to the first day of production.
Thanks for your time.
HR.
