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Scammer's website magicmovingllc.com
Scammer's address CA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location KY 40403, USA
Type of a scam Other
I received a very convincing and detailed email about a woman who was moving and was giving away a Steinway baby grand, free to anyone who would pay shipping costs, complete with photos. It came through a co-worker who seemed to know her (he didn't, he was just being polite), and when I looked for the company name minus the llc, favorable ScamPulse.com reviews came up.
Here was the email:
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INITIAL EMAIL:
From: Mary Edgar
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 5:50 PM
To: XXXXXXX (colleague)
Subject: Piano For Adoption
Dear -----
I have a Baby grand piano which I'm looking to give away to a passionate music lover. Let me know if you will be interested or know someone who might be interested.
Regards,
Mary Edgar
COLLEAGUE RESPONSE:
= This is so kind and generous of you! I am definitely interested. Is there a time this weekend when I could take a look at the piano? I have plenty of free time on Sunday. Thanks a million!
"MARY'S" RESPONSE
It's a Steinway baby grand piano, Model S, Length 155cm, Width 147cm, Weight 263kg, truly exceptional tone and touch, It's in a good condition last tuned April. It used to be owned and played by my late Husband. I'm moving my properties, I'm settling for a home of lesser space, so I'm hoping to give it out to someone who is a passionate lover of the instrument.
It's currently in storage in California with the Movers I employed to move my properties from my house to Kansas. If you really don't mind making new arrangements with the Movers, I can attempt to get in touch with them to reroute it. This should not attract too many charges since the distance can be recovered within a day. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but do let me know if you wish that I talk to the movers. Just so you know, I am not giving out a scrap or a waste. It’s in excellent shape. Do you want it re-routed to you?
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At this point, I bit, because the conversation seemed like my colleague knew her. This is where the scam moves from "Mary" to the fictional moving company.
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"MARY:"
I've sent the moving company an email now, you can go ahead to contact them, provide them your Full name and Address and make arrangements regarding the moving process. Here is the movers information. Email them at: [email protected] or visit www.magicmovingllc.com. Just let them know "Mary Edgar" referred you with the reference Code: GEC580KJ. Make sure to Send an email for a faster Response. Please give me feedback as soon as you have scheduled for delivery or you can send a CC to me of your mail with them.
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I received an email from "Magic Moving" at that point:
>>>>>>>>>Magic Moving & Storage
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
Hello Elizabeth,
The Reference code GEC580KJ points to a Steinway Baby Grand Piano that should be delivered to: 401 Pinnacle St. Berea, KY 40403, USA.
Please find below the estimated cost for re-routing to your location.
* ReferralID : GEC580KJ
* Item/Package : Steinway Baby Grand Piano
* Item/Package Weight : 263kg
* Dimensions: Length 155cm, Width 147cm
* Item Provider: Mary Edgar
Below you find the cost estimates of delivery to your provided address as highlighted below
Elizabeth DiSavino
401 Pinnacle St.
Berea, KY 40403
USA.
(set up inclusive)
* SHIPPING COST ESTIMATE: According to weight and insurance
$1520 (Next day express delivery with insurance)
$950 (4 days delivery with insurance)
$680 (10 days delivery with insurance)
You are required to get back to us "preferred chosen plan" above and also select your "preferred payment option" from the list of options below:
Zelle
Bank Transfer
We thank you for using Magic Moving & Storage®. We look forward to serving you in the future
Sincerely,
Clearance & Delivery Dept.
Magic Moving & Storage® UNBEATABLE TRUCKING AND TRANSPORT SERVICES.
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I thought the request for zelle or bank transfer was suspicious at that point and looked up "Magic Moving and Storage". There were favorable ScamPulse.com reviews, so I asked via email, on the same chain, if I could send money via paypal. They said yes. I was suspicious when a single name came up to be paid ("Annette Quillinquin") and another name came up after as having been paid, ("DAVYNNTAYLOR"), but having worked with builders who often get paid in their own name, thought it still legit. When later that day they sent curiously disjointed emails about delivery times, my husband suggested calling. So at this point, I looked up "Magic Moving" and called the number on the web - it turned to be a legitimate company called "Magic Moving," and the proprietor asked "Wait, did you send money to magicmovingllc? It's a scam. I get five calls a week about them." So these creeps took the name of a legitimate company, added llc, and suckered people in. I rechecked the email and called the phone number listed there - sure enough, a non-working number. A ghost company.
I was able to stop payment with my bank by going there right away - note: if you use paypal, never use the personal/family option. If you do, you have to go through your bank to stop payment.
The fishy names to watch for:
Mary Edgar
Annette Quillinquin
DAVYNNTAYLOR
It turns out to be a national scam targeting music teachers, particularly ones in Kentucky. 'Cause we're just rolling in money. What lowlifes.