Is this a scam - Bud Light Breweries auto wraps $400 per week

JediJan on 07/07/2014 - 15:52

Received the following spam mail, suspect, but how do you know if a scam or not?
The English is not very good, which is usually suspect in these types of scam mail.

Bud Light® Breweries" <[email protected]>
To Recipients

Today at 10:37 AM

Bud Light® Beer " Seek Regular citizens, Normal drivers and Vehicle Owner's — to go about their normal routine as they usually do, only with a big advert of "Bud Light®" plastered on your car/truck. The adverts are typically vinyl decals, also known as "Auto Wraps," that almost seem to be painted on the vehicle, and which will cover any portion of your car's exterior surface.

This program will last for 3 months and the minimum period you can participate is 1 month.

It is Very Easy and Simple with No Application fees required. You will be compensated with a $400 (Four hundred dollars per Week),which is essentially a "Rental" payment for letting our company use the space and we shall provide Experts that would handle the advert placing on your car.

Interested person should please feel free to provide the following details as stated below and we will get back to you with details.

Full Name: (As Should Appear on Payment )
Full Address :
State & Zip Code:
Home phone :
Cell phone :
Email:
Present Occupation:
Vehicle Type:

We shall be contacting you as soon as we receive these information, Bud Light® Company looks forward to working with you.
Thanks
Hiring Manager
Bud Light® Breweries LLC.

I asked (without giving any personal details) if this offer was available in Australia. The reply was yes.
Email reply came from [email protected]

Comments please?
Thank you.

General Discussion

Comments

  • Baysew on 07/07/2014 - 16:00
    +5

    Yes it's a scam. Car Wrap Advertising

    • JediJan on 07/07/2014 - 16:11

      Thank you. Great link.

      I was very suspect on it - Not that desperate for money but it would be great if you could find the legitimate ones these days wouldn't it?

      Cheers

      • JediJan on 08/07/2014 - 03:39

        Actually I reported the scam to Bud light breweries, the Budweiser people, so perhaps they will use their legal team to track down and file a teport with the relevant authorities.

  • juventino on 07/07/2014 - 17:34
    +4

    the second last line in your email should give you a hint.

    normally a proper legitimate offer will include the name of the person and the title, not just the title.

    the use of generic email provider (gmail,hotmail and yahoo for example) should also raise suspicions

  • Cheeper on 07/07/2014 - 22:29
    +1

    100% scam… how would they know you did not leave your car in the garage for 3 months and then pay you $5000 ?
    Anyone want to buy a bridge?? I'm on an oil rig at the moment but I can send photos of the bridge… ;-)

    • juventino on 08/07/2014 - 02:14
      +1

      yes I am very interested. How old is the bridge?

      I am not comfortable with banks. I will send the fund through Western Union.

      Can you please reimburse $500 first to my account, to show you are serious about this ?

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