Ratings and App Promotion email Scam?
Hey ya'll,
Have any of you gotten an email like this?
"Hello Brian,
I was wondering if you might be interested in increasing your app visibility on the app store marketplace.
Many developers have worked with me before. Along the way I've been able to gather a lot of insight into the workings of the appstore. Without a doubt a wider audience can be reached and marketed to. I will work to make sure your app reaches its maximum potential.
I offer many services concerning your app, if you are interested feel free to contact me. All of my services and contact information is available in the pdf I have supplied as an attachment.
Best Regards,
Michael S*****"
I kept his last name out of it just incase it's legit, but he can't actually prove to me the success of his product and he only emailed me cause apparently my App is on the App store (Which it shouldn't be!!!... I took it down in the first week it got published, but that's another story)
What ya reckon?
Thanks
Have any of you gotten an email like this?
"Hello Brian,
I was wondering if you might be interested in increasing your app visibility on the app store marketplace.
Many developers have worked with me before. Along the way I've been able to gather a lot of insight into the workings of the appstore. Without a doubt a wider audience can be reached and marketed to. I will work to make sure your app reaches its maximum potential.
I offer many services concerning your app, if you are interested feel free to contact me. All of my services and contact information is available in the pdf I have supplied as an attachment.
Best Regards,
Michael S*****"
I kept his last name out of it just incase it's legit, but he can't actually prove to me the success of his product and he only emailed me cause apparently my App is on the App store (Which it shouldn't be!!!... I took it down in the first week it got published, but that's another story)
What ya reckon?
Thanks
Comments
It's the T-3000 modle desgised as marketer. They usually work in threes (the three marketeers).
Errrr...I am programed...let me maket your app...where is Sarah Connor?
Check out our convo. His email wasn't even a business email. It was a hotmail one!! lmao.
"Please don't contact me anymore. I have better things to do.
From: info@fabledapps.com
Subject: Re: Ratings and App Promotion : Brian Hallmond
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:48:56 +1000
To: appstore.services@hotmail.com
I would be interested if I could get a free sample, which would lead to me paying. But otherwise it's to great a risk at this time and I do wish you all the best either way buddy.
On 18/01/2012, at 8:13 PM, Michael Stevenson wrote:
Well it's not.
I wrote database instead of price list in my last sentence. Happens sometimes when I overwork myself.
Either way it was a pleasure to meet you.
Cheers,
Michael
From: info@fabledapps.com
Subject: Re: Ratings and App Promotion : Brian Hallmond
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:49:49 +1000
To: appstore.services@hotmail.com
I'm sorry but this seems like a scam.
Best of luck.
On 16/01/2012, at 12:40 AM, Michael Stevenson wrote:
I can guarantee more traffic, I never said your app would be a success. Although defining success is rather relative.
My Full Media Database contains 1200 contacts that are available for additional coverage and free reviews. I can give you some for free with additional services.
Not sure on which database you have, here is my latest one.
From: info@fabledapps.com
Subject: Re: Ratings and App Promotion : Brian Hallmond
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:58:59 +1000
To: appstore.services@hotmail.com
I'm allergic to giving people money that can't really show me any proof of their products success
What do you mean a piece of your database?
On 15/01/2012, at 8:07 AM, Michael Stevenson wrote:
Sorry, I'm allergic to free.
I can give you a piece of my database for free instead.
Cheers,
Michael
From: info@fabledapps.com
Subject: Re: Ratings and App Promotion : Brian Hallmond
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:39:20 +1000
To: appstore.services@hotmail.com
What if you do one of the cheaper version for free, then after I see how well they work i'll pay for that and then pay for a second one?
Check out www.facebook.com/fabledapps for our upcoming games.
Thanks.
On 14/01/2012, at 10:58 PM, Michael Stevenson wrote:
I can accept 50 USD increments. Payment has to be via www.moneybookers.com
No problem, just give me a few days notice beforehand so that I can prepare.
From: info@fabledapps.com
Subject: Re: Ratings and App Promotion : Brian Hallmond
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:00:47 +1000
To: appstore.services@hotmail.com
I've taken it down, it wasn't supposed to be on the App store at all.
Thanks for making me aware of it though. It is an old unfinished project.
We do have some upcoming games though!
And how much is partial?
On 14/01/2012, at 8:49 PM, Michael Stevenson wrote:
Partial payment is fine but it has to be upfront. I'm having trouble finding your app, can you send me a link.
From: info@fabledapps.com
Subject: Re: Ratings and App Promotion : Brian Hallmond
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:07:43 +1000
To: appstore.services@hotmail.com
I'm not sure, a bit risky when I don't really have any proof of your successes.
I'd be comfortable paying provided we use your services first and once they're successful I would pay you the fee.
On 13/01/2012, at 7:35 PM, Michael Stevenson wrote:
Hello Brian,
I found your app while I was browsing the app store.
Which of my services are you interested in.
Regards,
Michael
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But then he would of caught on and set a business email and maybe scammed some people.