I guess they really weren't my friends. 
I've seen this before many times on CC and I'm a bit confused. They're not asking for money or personal information that I can see. They just seem to be asking whether or not this cake can be done. Sorry to be such a dunce, but can someone please explain to me what the actual scam is??? Granted, it sounds a bit suspect, but then again we do have people from all over the world on CC and English isn't always everyone's first language so I probably shouldn't assume that just because someone's English isn't proper, that they're a scammer.
I'm not trying to be a smarta**, I'm just really really curious.
Newmans, they don't come right out in the first contact and ask for this stuff. Several conversations in, if they hooked you, they ask for bank account numbers, or arrange for Western Union transfers.
Ah - OK. In that case I get it. I've never heard anyone talk about it going that far before. All I've heard about is the request for the cake and the bad grammar.
I've seen this before many times on CC and I'm a bit confused. They're not asking for money or personal information that I can see. They just seem to be asking whether or not this cake can be done. Sorry to be such a dunce, but can someone please explain to me what the actual scam is??? Granted, it sounds a bit suspect, but then again we do have people from all over the world on CC and English isn't always everyone's first language so I probably shouldn't assume that just because someone's English isn't proper, that they're a scammer.
I'm not trying to be a smarta**, I'm just really really curious.
Or they send a phony "Western Union" (or some other) payment for thousand of dollars over the cost of the cake. They ask you to cash it, then give the "extra" amount to the "courier." By the time the bank (and you) find out it was a phony payment, all involved are long gone, and you're stuck with non-payment PLUS all the overdraft issues.
Yes, I would love to make you a cake. Sure, you can pick it up 22nd of January 2010, 11 o clock A.M., just pay me cash when you pick it up, as I don't take checks! I work that day so you can pick it up at my workplace. I work at the Police station located on _________. Ask for Detective _______. hee hee
Yes, I would love to make you a cake. Sure, you can pick it up 22nd of January 2010, 11 o clock A.M., just pay me cash when you pick it up, as I don't take checks! I work that day so you can pick it up at my workplace. I work at the Police station located on _________. Ask for Detective _______. hee hee
oh yeah exactly.
They'll even reply if you write "suck it, scammer" and send that to them! They're really friendly and enjoy correspondence.
Think about it what man wouldn't reply to that?
Maybe I should say "clean my house, scammer!" They wouldn't reply to THAT one!
hey, I didn't know you are getting to make Borat's wedding cake!!! PamEEla must have changed her mind! woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hey, I didn't know you are getting to make Borat's wedding cake!!! PamEEla must have changed her mind! woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My girlfriend...She did something bad on a boat.
Now this thread has really deteriorated. Into what, I don't know. Anybody want some strawberry cake? I have a 5-tier one with Happy Marriage Life written on it that some guy didn't pick up.
They'll even reply if you write "suck it, scammer" and send that to them! They're really friendly and enjoy correspondence.
Think about it what man wouldn't reply to that?
Maybe I should say "clean my house, scammer!" They wouldn't reply to THAT one!
lol....or "take out the trash, scammer", they'll really leave you alone!
You guys are too funny!!
Okay guys; tell me what do you think about this email; is this a scammer, somebody fishing for info, or just a person who knows what the heck they want:
Hello,
While looking for a baker in the Nashville area I came across your website. Unfortunately you do not have a lot of information about your company posted there. Would it be possible for your to answer the following questions to help us make am informed decision before hiring your company as we are from out of state and will be paying for our daughters wedding which will be held in Nashville in the fall.
How long have you been in business?
Are you licensed by the state of Tennessee?
Do you have a food service license from the health department?
Do you have a commercial bakery or do you bake out of your home?
Are you insured?
How many employees do you have on staff?
Are you able to handle large event cakes? - 600 guests or more
Are you able to make multiple cakes for the same wedding over a three day period? i.e., bridal shower luncheon, rehearsal dinner, out of town guest brunch the day after the wedding.
What cake, fillings, and icing flavors do you offer?
Do you offer private consultations?
Please reply ASAP with the answers so that we may set a consultation appointment date.
Best Regards,
Dr. Reed
Oh, I do have that I do tastings and I have my cake flavors on my website. It's on the FAQ page.
I don't think I've ever seen a scam like this one, so it might be legitimate. I'd just refer him back to your website for the answers that are on there, ans give him a blanket "yes" to all the licensing stuff.
However, I'd also tell him that you need to communicate with the bride so that you can find out what she wants. If this is really a father who's trying to "arrange" things he sounds like a real control freak. (and being one myself I can tell one when I see one 
)
Oh, it's actually a woman!! LOL!!
Just never had anybody asked about all of the licensing stuff!! Didn't know if it was someone trying to set me up (I do have my license) or what.
Oops, sorry, I didn't read it right!
I think it's good that people ask if you're licensed, so that isn't an unusual question to me. It's just a LOT of questions. But it's good that they're trying to narrow it down before they make appointments, I guess.
I will like you to bake me chocolate and Vanilla cake of 5 tier that can serve approximately 300 guest or more , and I want the cake to be decorated with pink roses and the cake should be covered in fondant or in butter cream, and there will be an inscription writing on the side of one of the tier as HAPPY MARRIED LIFE and i want you to pack them in different boxes to be ready for pick up at the said time and date.. 11th of Feb 2010, 3 O'clock PM. Reply me back and let me know if you can fill in the date for me....??? then i can forward all the details and the picture sample of what i will like you to bake for me.
Thanks and God bless.
Steven Nicole.
This is mine from today! They even called me! It was on my answering machine though some relay service asking me to reply to the request through email. Some nerve! Is there anyway to turn these people in?
If you really want to turn them in you can go here for information http://www.justice.gov/spam.htm They say it's hard to catch people if they're in countries other than the U.S., though. Make sure to hit "full headers" on the email screen (it's usually a little link at the bottom of the page) for any emails that you forward to the authorities before you send them, that way they can see where it came from.
if you want to read about some of the scammers (not cake related but scammers anyway) getting some of their own back, this site is always a fun read: http://www.419eater.com/html/letters.htm
the trophey room has some fun pics and although they usually deal with the nigerian scammers, they are happy to mess with other scammers because they enjoy it so much
I got the email yesterday from the scammers. I'm so glad that I am a part of CC cause I would have never know about it. Thank you all!!
Dear Bill:
Please to forgive the censeless comments from my ASS-ociate LaBella. She means to no harm, she is just jealous that she does not to get wonderful eggsiting requests like yours. I would be more to happy to accoomodate your reasona-BULL request for strawbeey cake. I can box them to you in 6 boxes if you like, and will do this at no charge as my husband brings home boxes from work, and thereto doesn't cost me anything in money. My credit card number is ou81244448888 and please charge me whatever you feel is reasona-BULL for me to make this cake to you.
May you to be forunate and blessed in your life. Happy Marriage.
I would have had to add a line in there about the rat problem they have been fighting, but not to worry you will make sure that NONE of the rat droppings from the empty boxes get on the cake.
if you want to read about some of the scammers (not cake related but scammers anyway) getting some of their own back, this site is always a fun read: http://www.419eater.com/html/letters.htm
the trophey room has some fun pics and although they usually deal with the nigerian scammers, they are happy to mess with other scammers because they enjoy it so much
I enjoyed this!
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