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Jun 9, 2016
This scammer is going by the name of Emily and is targeting doulas in the SF Bay Area. I as well as many others have received the following text:
"Hi there, Emily here. What do you charge for your doula services? My EDD is Aug 19th, are you available? Do you accept credit cards? Kindly reply when you have some time - emilsjf@gmail.com. Thanks"
I responded back with more info and received the following text:
"I have checked it. Thanks. I am recuperating from an ear surgery and I will not be available for an initial consultation until June 25th but I would like to pay upfront before you are fully booked. Okay?"
From what I've seen in other forums, the scam is to overpay with a credit card either directly or via PayPal and to request a refund before the transaction goes through.
Beware!
"Hi there, Emily here. What do you charge for your doula services? My EDD is Aug 19th, are you available? Do you accept credit cards? Kindly reply when you have some time - emilsjf@gmail.com. Thanks"
I responded back with more info and received the following text:
"I have checked it. Thanks. I am recuperating from an ear surgery and I will not be available for an initial consultation until June 25th but I would like to pay upfront before you are fully booked. Okay?"
From what I've seen in other forums, the scam is to overpay with a credit card either directly or via PayPal and to request a refund before the transaction goes through.
Beware!