Scam #1

“Thank you for the email. I am seeking one-on-one therapy sessions for

my daughter, she will wear a Mask and Gloves for the time that you are

together or meeting via Telehealth, Zoom video/virtual sessions any of

it convenient for you.

I got your name while searching through your location for a private therapist, my daughter is coming to your area,

she will be in the area and available for therapy for 4 weeks or more

and i will like to know if you can help her in one-on-one sessions.

Her name is J, she is 19 years old, i have someone that will

always picks her up from home stay and drops her off for her sessions

and take her back to the home stay. So kindly let me know your charges

cost per hour session in order for me to arrange for her payment

before she travels down to your area soon, not on insurance,

private/self-pay only(out of pocket).

She will be available for 4

weeks or more, she will be available at any times/days schedules for

the practice starting from Feb 15th, 2022. You can take her on any day

at your own convenient for 60 minutes session a day, 2 time per week

for 4 weeks. You can just take her at your convenient schedule. I hope

to read back from you soon.

Thank you,

Richard”

Scam #2

"Hi [My name]

I hope this message will find you well.

I am going to be mentioning [My practice] on ABC & NBC news within the next 7 days.

I need to confirm some details about your private practice.

Please let me know you got this email so we can continue.

Thanks

[His name]"

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