Scam Tip Report #23836 - New Scentsy Consultants Targets of Email Scam
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| Scentsy Consultant
Little Rock, AR, United States
2015-08-11 16:55:03
Overpayment Scam
Scentsy (scentsy.com) |  +12 New Scentsy Consultants Targets of Email Scam Jennifer sends an email to a new Scentsy consultant indicating she obtained the consultant's email address from the Scentsy website. She asks the consultant to quote a price for a large number of Scentsy products allegedly being purchased for a family party. When the consultant replies to the email with a quote Jennifer indicates that her uncle will be writing a check for the order. Jennifer asks for a mailing address and a name to whom her uncle should make the check payable.
When the consultant agrees to place the order once funds are received, Jennifer indicates that a check is in the mail. After a day or two Jennifer emails the consultant to say that she has just discovered her uncle wrote the check for too much money. She explains that a second check was supposed to be written to a cousin to pay for party supplies but the uncle made a mistake and combined the two amounts. Jennifer asks the consultant to either cash the check or deposit it when received and then agree to forward the extra money to someone else. She asks the consultant to hurry to that the products will be delivered in time for the party.
An envelope arrives USPS with a false postage-paid mailing label from the fictitious uncle in Pennsylvania, so the consultant is forced to pay the postal service $5.75 to receive the envelope. Inside the envelope is a fake check made out to the consultant. The check is issued from a company in Virginia and drawn on a bank in Connecticut. The signature on the check is not legible. It is printed from a computer rather than physically signed or stamped. The cost of the Scentsy order is less than $300. The fake check is made out for $950.
The check bounces, of course, but the consultant has already forwarded several hundreds dollars to the fictitious cousin, as well as placed an order for the Scentsy products. |
Follow Ups/Extra Information. Most recent is listed first.
| Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2018-06-20 17:17:22 |
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As a new IC, I was excited to see not one but two emails that I had potential orders from my website! Then, as I read the email, I start to feel queasy... Why would someone want an OUT OF STATE Consultant? Why would they not take advantage of the Bundle & Save deals when they are ordering quantities? So I asked my upline ladies, sure enough, they showed me scam after scam just like these. Here's another email address to avoid. *If you read my reply, my offer to put them in contact with a local Consultant is not meaning that I will pass the trouble on. I will contact authorities. If they are scamming Scentsy, they are scamming others, in my opinion and they need to be reported to the proper authorities that can possibly do something.
Scam Email
| Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2018-06-20 17:07:18 |
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As a new IC, I was excited to see not one but two emails that I had potential orders from my website! Then, as I read the email, I start to feel queasy... Why would someone want an OUT OF STATE Consultant? Why would they not take advantage of the Bundle & Save deals when they are ordering quantities? So I asked my upline ladies, sure enough, they showed me scam after scam just like these. Here's another email address to avoid. *If you read my reply, my offer to put them in contact with a local Consultant is not meaning that I will pass the trouble on. I will contact authorities. If they are scamming Scentsy, they are scamming others, in my opinion and they need to be reported to the proper authorities that can possibly do something.
Scam EmailThanks for your response and sorry for getting back to you late, my name is Nikki, I would need you to get the under listed SCENTSY products for me. I want to order these products as a gift items for very few female co-workers to compensate them for their hard work at our Upcoming Employee Performance Awards Ceremony,which will be coming up on 21st of July 2018. They have never use SCENTSY products before, so i want them to have the SCENTSY experience. I am asking that you do the order for me. If you would just put the items together and email me with the total. The quantity needed for each of the products is as shown below.
VELVET HAND CREAM
Persian Lime & Sandalwood Hand Cream 1
Sea Salt & Avocado Hand Cream 1
Mandarin Grapefruit Amber Hand Cream 1
Pineapple Coconut Vanilla Hand Soap 1
Peach & White Amber Hand Soap 1
Pineapple Coconut Vanilla Lotion 1
FINE FRAGNANCE ROLLER QUANTITY
Lucky In Love Fragrance Roller 1
Vanilla Bean Buttercream 1
Peach & White Amber Fragrance Roller 1
Get back to me with the total cost and sale's tax that I will pay for the products, also with the name and mailing address you want your payment mailed to so I can instruct my In-Law to prepare your payment and your phone number so I can reach out to you in case of any emergency. Please get back to me as soon as possible so I can continue with the order. I will be paying via money order or certified check because its my In-Law that will be responsible for the payment of these items. My Event Planner will be coming down for the pick up of the items in person or meet you in a library or park depending on your choice, you can also have it shipped to my mailing address below(add the shipping charges to the total cost) but i only want you to have the funds in advance so you can get the ordered product ready. Please send the quotations and details needed to send your payment asap.
Name to be written on the payment
Mailing address
Phone Number (Mobile Number)
City
Zip Code
State
Thank you and stay blessed.
Mrs Nikki Shott
24 Park Street,
West Pelzer, SC 29669, USA
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Jun 20, 2018, 11:29 AM
to NikkiShottwade
Good Morning!
Thank you for your order, what a wonderful way to thank these ladies for their hard work! The total with tax and shipping will be $115.35. I cannot travel because of my husband's illness and other responsibilities, so I had to include shipping. Also, when it comes to my business, I only accept cash, credit or debit card payments. Prepaid cards can be obtained at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, and similar stores. I do apologize for the inconvenience, but I was taken by a scam previously with another business several years ago, so I have to insist on cards to minimize the possible damage to my family's finances, as it has already happened once and took a couple years to recover from. If that does not work for you, I would be happy to try put you in touch with an Independent Consultant near you that could offer you the assistance you need in your Scentsy shopping.
Let me know how you would like to proceed and have a blessed day.
| Nicolle Wilfenger (Indianapolis, IN, United States) Added the following extra information on :2018-02-13 22:19:53 |
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Hi.
Thank you for your response and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I'm the manager of Cover Shots Modeling Agency (Models, Talent and Photography Management) I was going through store online and find some nice product that i will love to order from you As a gift items for my female Models to compensate them for their hard work. I will have ordered them from my former rep but she is out of country and do not sell any more, I'd love to make you my new Rep. If you want the payment upfront, that won't be a problem. The fund will be released from the office in Certified Check soon as you put together the total with necessary tax attached to it. I would need you to get the total cost of the listed SCENTSY products below.
LUCKY IN LOVE FRAGRANCE ROLLER......2
AMBER LEAVES MINI WARMER............2
PINEAPPLE COCONUT VANILLA BODY WASH.2
LUNA HAND CREAM.....................2
LUNA BODY CREAM.....................2
COCONUT LEMONGRASS KITCHEN SOAP.....2
LUNA SCENTSY FRESH..................2
COCONUT LEMONGRASS LAUNDRY LIQUID...2
Kindly get back to me with the total cost for all the products with tax inclusive.I will be paying via certified check because its my director that will be responsible for the payment of all these items. My shipping agent will be coming down for the pick up of the items and you can have it shipped to this address (14370 IN-23, Granger, IN 46530)
As for the payment; I will be making payment UPFRONT so you can get all the product ready and secured. I'd have prefer buying these products from your on-line store but for now my company ordered all purchase must be done with Paper Payment (Certified Cashiers Bank Check).
I need your Full name and mailing address (NOT P.O.BOX) where you will receive it upon delivery via FedEx courier service and a phone number that I can reach out to you in case of any emergency.
Kindly respond with the total of the listed scentsy products and your details needed for the payment asap.
Looking forward to your soonest assistance
Lori Miller
Cover Shots Modeling Agency
14370 IN-23,
Granger, IN 46530, USA
Scam Email
| Nicolle Wilfenger (Indianapolis, IN, United States) Added the following extra information on :2018-02-13 12:03:49 |
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I'm going to add I have not had previous contact with this user before but her email seems to imply I have:
Sorry for my late response, I was going through your Scentsy Store and I found some nice products which I will like to order from you, I will also like to make you my Scentsy Rep, I don't know how you can help me with this order because am a part time worker, I work with different companies. It really been a busy time for me and taken care of kids as well. I will be glad if you really help me place the order after you receive the payment and clear in your bank, I will be mailing payment to you inform of Certified Check because I do operate through my pay check which I got from different companies I do work for. I will appreciate if my mode of payment is acceptable to you, kindly email me the total cost for the scentsy items with tax inclusive, your contact address and the name to write on the check, the check will be mail directly to you and after you receive the check and clear in your account then you can place my order. After this sales, I will love to make you my Scentsy Rep. I will also compensate you by introducing you to my friends and family.
Below are the list of the items I want you to order for me :-.
3 Qty of: Accord Scentsy Warmer - White
3 Qty of: Black Raspberry Vanilla Washer Whiffs Tub
3 Qty of: Amber fluted Shade Warmer
Scam Email
| Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2017-10-05 12:14:28 |
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Emailed me to place a large Scentsy order.
Scam EmailThanks for your response, my name is Britany Morin, I will need you to get below listed Scentsy products for me.I want to order these products for my sister as a gift for her wedding ceremony ,which is coming up on 11th of November 2017 .The quantity needed for each of the products is as shown below.
LUCKY IN LOVE FRAGRANCE ROLLER......2
AMBER LEAVES MINI WARMER............2
PINEAPPLE COCONUT VANILLA BODY WASH.2
LUNA HAND CREAM.....................2
LUNA BODY CREAM.....................2
COCONUT LEMONGRASS KITCHEN SOAP.....2
LUNA SCENTSY FRESH..................2
COCONUT LEMONGRASS LAUNDRY LIQUID...2
Kindly get back to me with the total cost for all the products with tax inclusive.I will be paying via certified check because it is my cousin that will be responsible for the payment of these items.My sister Wedding planner will be coming down for the pick up of the items in person or as well meet you in a library or park depending on your choice but I only want you to have the funds in advance so you can get all the products ready and secured. Please send the quotation and details for your payment.
Name to be written on the payment
Mailing address
Phone Number (Mobile Number)
City
Zip Code
State
Looking forward to your soonest assistance
| Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2017-09-20 03:54:10 |
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I will have the total for you tomorrow. Thank you for thinking of me. I can have it drop shipped to the location.
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 1:32 AM, Mellisa Turner
wrote:
Hi.
I was going through store online and find some nice product that i will love to order from you As a gift items for my female co-workers to compensate them for their hard work.I will have ordered them from my former rep but she is out of country and do not sell any more i will love to make you my new Rep. If you want the payment upfront, that won't be a problem. The fund will be released from the office in certified check soon as you calculate the total with necessary tax attached to.The needed quantity is in bracket in front of the items. .
Beloved Warmer (1)
Bon Voyage Warmer (1)
Butterfly Atrium Warmer (1)
Country Light Lampshade Warmer (1)
Darling with Blue Insert Warmer (1)
Kindly get back to me with the total cost for all the products with tax inclusive.I will be paying via certified check because its my director that will be responsible for the payment of all these items.My shipping agent will be coming down for the pick up of the items and you can have it shipped to this address (1325 Bran wood Way,Sacramento,CA 95831) but i only want you to have the funds in advance so you can get all the product ready and secured.I don't have a card so i wont be able to order online.Please send the quotations and details for your payment.
Please your quick reply will be highly appreciated
Looking forward to your soonest assistance
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| Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2017-09-14 19:31:31 |
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This person was inquiring about purchasing some Scentsy products, from time I do get inquires from customers from outside my normal client base, this was pretty legit, check that was sent looked very good, have a background in sales operations for over 20 years I knew better, once I had notified the customer that my bank had placed a 10-day hold due to the chances are the check would be returned I never heard back. Please be careful!!
Scam EmailHello! My name is Vennesa Jones. I got your email from the scentsy website. We would like to order the scentsy products below for our upcoming family function.
6x Coconut Lemongrass Scentsy Bars
6x Cozy Chai Scentsy Bars
2x Entwine Warmers
2x Blue Diamond Shade Warmers and
2x Blue Crush Warmers
I will need to know the exact total and how you would like to handle
this.. They are 12 Bars & 6 Warmers. Delivery address is (251 Brandon St, San Jose, CA 95134) I will just need the exact total so we can see about ordering
them in time for the party. Please, get back to me as soon as possible.
Thank You
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How have you been? I apologize for the delay in getting back to
you. I have been encountering some medical issues that have been
becoming more prevalent for me, but I am on the mend.. I want to let
you know that the payment delivered to you yesterday.
An issue came. and I have just been informed the check was
accidentally issued out for more than the order. Its for $950 instead
of $317.52 we agreed. I understand the additional amount on the check
would have been issued out separately to my cousin to arrange for the
other party items. I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience this may have
cause you.
You will have to understand since the check was actually made out by
my uncle. I would hate for things to get any further delayed with the
event approaching. So what I am asking is that you forward on the
extra$$ as soon as you have received and cashed the check. I'm really,
really sorry for any inconvenience.
It should be fine. I will just email the name and the address info
where to return back the remaining money once the check clears.
Please, get back to me as soon as possible. Thank you!
*************************************************************************************************************************************************How is your day going Alex? Thank you for emailing. I will need to
know as soon as the order is placed and when to expect delivery. I
also was wondering if you have a Walmart store near you to send out
the remaining money? I'm sorry. But it would have to be sent out to my
cousin so we can have her purchase the gifts and the other items that
we need for the party. I'm sure you understand this is such a family
thing. With the crunch time and all, i'm sure you understand the need
to get everything taken care asap. Please, put the order in my name (
Vennesa Jones) Address; 3529 Gavota Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
Please advise if you have a Walmart store near you and would you be
able to get done for us today sometime?
| Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2017-09-07 20:52:00 |
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Eilene Lucas contacted me with a large Scentsy Order, totaling $151.82. Check from "uncle" received for $1921.97 which included what she said to be her flight costs. Two travel agents given with contact info. Western Union money order sent to second "Monica Thompson" in Lewisville TX 75077 for $1678.13. Today, original check bounced. Product was sent to an address not connected with Eilene Lucas, and woman who received it is mailing product back to me. However, I'm now out $1921.97. I'm totally pissed at being scammed.
Scam Emailnoreply@scentsymail.com admin@email.scentsyfamilymail.com
monicathompson67@yahoo.com
On Aug 13, 2017, at 1:09 PM, monica thompson wrote:
Good day to you xxxx, I am sure you are having a beautiful weekend, yes Eilene informed me of the incoming photo shoot in Texas and instructed me to book her flight ticket which I awaits the payment. You can send the money through Western Union Money Transfer or Money Gram, both are acceptable, but please make sure you visit the store to get the money sent as online transfer usually results in problem. Try to talk to Mrs Eilene Lucas as soon as you get the money sent, so as to get the flight booked on time. Good hearing from you and have a fabulous Sunday
Mrs Monica Thompson
| Melissa Franek (Somewhere in United States) Added the following extra information on :2017-09-06 14:50:23 |
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Wanted to place order for scentsy but didn't want to pay asked for full amount when could go to website and put in credit card information and order themselves and get full amount.
Scam EmailHi. Good Afternoon. My name is Laura Daniels. I have been to your scentsy
> website. We are looking to order some scentsy products for our upcoming
> family function. We are asking that you do the order for us. If you would
> just put the items together and email us with the total. They are:-
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> 6x Coconut Lemongrass Scentsy Bars
> 6x Cozy Chai Scentsy Bars
> 2x Antique Cross Warmers
> 2x Aspen Grove Mini Warmers and
> 2x Blue Crush Warmers
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> There are 12 Bars and 6 Warmers.. Delivery with in your zip code.
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> I will need to know the exact total and how you would like to handle this..
> I will just need the exact total so we can see about ordering them in time
> for the party. Thank You
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> Laura Daniels.
Yes. I have been to your website twice. You order scentsy, don't you??
I know we are asking that you do the order for us. I will just need
the exact total if you would like to order for us. Thanks
| Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2017-07-26 22:10:25 |
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Thank you for your response and sorry for getting back to you late. I'm the Manager of Azuree Modeling and Talent Agency Inc in FL. We will be coming down to your city by middle of August for a photo shoot. I would need you to get the under listed SCENTSY products for me.
FINE FRAGNANCE ROLLER QUANTITY
Fine Fragrance Roller No. 36 1
Fine Fragrance Roller No. 82 1
Fine Fragrance Roller No. 88 10ML 1
VELVET HAND CREAM
Velvet Hand Cream No. 36 1
Velvet Hand Cream No. 82 1
Velvet Hand Cream No. 16 1
By the Sea Hand Soap 1
Coconut Cotton Hand Soap 1
Coconut Lemongrass Hand Soap 1
Get back to me with the total cost and sale's tax that I will pay for the products, also with the name and mailing address you want your payment mailed to so I can instruct the Sponsor to prepare your payment and your phone number so I can reach out to you in case of any emergency. Please get back to me as soon as possible so I can continue with the order. I would instruct the project sponsor to send you the payment in cashier check. Our crew would pick up the items themselves and you can also have it shipped to our mailing address below(add the shipping charges to the total cost) but i only want you to have the funds in advance so you can get the ordered product ready. Please send the quotations and details needed to send your payment asap.
Name to be written on the payment
Mailing address
Phone Number (Mobile Number)
City
Zip Code
State
Thank you and stay blessed.
Mrs Eilene Lucas
1115 N Kentucky Ave,
Winter Park, FL 32789
She does not work for the company that she claims she is the manager for.
| Ashley Venteicher (Scottsbluff, NE, United States) Added the following extra information on :2017-06-23 03:26:15 |
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Laura Daniels contacted me saying she needed some scentsy products for a family party. The total was $310. When asked where she was located she even had a legitimate address listed close to my town.
| Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2017-02-16 02:29:16 |
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Emma contacted me saying she'd like to place an order for a family party and that she got my email off of Scentsy website. She had an order totaled for $254.81 and said that her 'uncle' would be paying for it via a check in the mail. I thought something was fishy about this and contacted my director and she assured me that I did the right thing in questioning it and not sending products. I do believe that Emma is who another person referred to as "Jennifer" on here. The M.O is exactly the same.
