I got the exact email.  I thought it was strange so googled the name and address...and here I am.  SCAM

I got a similar email:

My name is Ian Norwood a sales officer at Continental Supplies. Our management has selected you as the best source for the purchase of high-quality Paint. I would be happy if you could send over a catalog/brochure including a colour chart at our convenience. If you need additional information regarding our requirements, please contact me. I also welcome a phone call to discuss a potential association with you and also am open to discussing other paint projects with your company. Thank you for your time.

Best Regards,
Ian Norwood

Continental Supplies
351 Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tel : 323-407-9561

We are a small printing company in the Boston area.  Came in on Monday morning and received this email over the weekend:
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I am Richard Wilson a Purchasing Manager at BB Supplies. My team is considering using your company for printing of banners for an anniversary program. I'd be happy if you could supply me with a formal quotation on 40 of each sizes specified below using the attached artwork.

DPI Resolution is 300.
Format can be either EPS or a PDF would be fine.
Sizes: 9'' x 3'' and 6'' x 3" (feet)
Material: Vinyl
Outdoor Banner - Will need grommets at all the four corners

Otherwise, You could recreate the artwork to to get an actual or standard outlook. We are looking forward to your enthusiasm to enable the success of this purchase to help establish a long term business relationship between our companies. You can reach me back at 323.407.9561 or send me an email with questions in relations to my inquiry. I'll be awaiting a response at your convenience to proceed on this project.

Cheers,
Richard Wilson
Purchasing Manager
BB Supplies.

351 Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
323.407.9561
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We never responded as it seemed odd for a quote request to come from California without a referral.  Googled the company name and nothing came up.  Googled the phone number which brought me to this page.

TEXT FROM EMAIL:
Thank you for this opportunity. My name is William Jones at BB Supplies. Our client has requested us to obtain pricing information on the pallets listed underneath:
48 x 40 / 2 way
40 x 40 / 2 way
48 x 42 / 2 way
48 x 48 / 4 way
We'd appreciate a prompt response back with pricing information and availability. You can reach us at 323.407.9561 with discussion related to our inquiry.
William Jones
Office Manager
BB Supplies
351 Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
323.407.9561

We got the same one
:
I am Richard Wilson a Purchasing Manager at BB Supplies. My team is considering using your company for printing of banners for an anniversary program. I'd be happy if you could supply me with a formal quotation on 40 of each sizes specified below using the attached artwork.

DPI Resolution is 300.
Format can be either EPS or a PDF would be fine.
Sizes: 9'' x 3'' and 6'' x 3" (feet)
Material: Vinyl
Outdoor Banner - Will need grommets at all the four corners

Otherwise, You could recreate the artwork to to get an actual or standard outlook. We are looking forward to your enthusiasm to enable the success of this purchase to help establish a long term business relationship between our companies. You can reach me back at 323.407.9561 or send me an email with questions in relations to my inquiry. I'll be awaiting a response at your convenience to proceed on this project.

Cheers,
Richard Wilson
Purchasing Manager
BB Supplies.

351 Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
323.407.9561
***********************************************

The address is one of those rent a suite for the day places. Wonder what the scam is besides wasting peoples time. I am tempted to mess with them but I am too busy!