I am reporting a scam artist named "Michael Johnson". While he was not
able to swindle me of anything I am concerned for artist/bands he may
try to prey upon. He may be on to trying to steal peoples identities.
After a couple of exchanges through any online medium he emails
a"contract" he sends to artist he wants to sign to Ash International
Records (which is a real entity but doesn't sign acts). Towards the end
of the agreement which is poorly written; he states he needs the
artists/bands to submit to a background check in which it's insinuated
he would need a social security number to process it. He claims to have a
U.K number but called me from a Florida number: (239) 234-4377 (which is a fake number from a generated phone app)
The following messages we're received from Michael after a few exchanges with the culprit:
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Dear Artist,
We
are Ash International Records; we are registered label and have been
operating with great success in the music industry in bringing up many
young and talented upcoming artists. For now we really need some new
artists in all kind of genre. For some new deal, we check through your
profile and your songs, we really have interest in them. So we will like
to invite you to our audition which will be coming up in UK on the 10th
April, 2013
You can reach the A&R Director on the following as
we will like to hear more of your songs and know about you and your
group (if available).
Michael Johnson
Ash International Records
A&R Department
T +44 702 406 0585
[email protected]
Regards,
Ash International Records
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Dear Artist,
Welcome
to our next audition season which is coming up in UK on the 10th April,
2013. We will like you to tell us about yourself in respect to your
musical career and also provide the below information's for assessment.
PLEAS PROVIDE THE BELOW INFORMATION'S FOR ASSESSMENT:
Name:
Group/Personal photo:
Address:
Tel/fax:
Occupation:
Demo/freestyle track of your song(not less than 0:1:25 min recording time)
Note: Assessment takes 48hrs and you will be notify of your status if you qualify
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Regards,
Michael Johnson
Ash International Records
A&R Department
Tlphone /Telephone : +44 793 744 7553
[email protected]
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Dear Orlando,
After
the assessment of your song and your information's, we are glad to
inform you that Ash International Records has decided to sign one year
recording contract with you and also the promotion of your songs. So we
will like you to give us your terms and conditions and also your
requirements to work with us, if it is acceptable by our management then
we can proceed.
We look forward to hear from you ASAP.
Regards
Michael Johnson
Ash International Records
A&R Department
Tlphone /Telephone : +44 793 744 7553
[email protected]
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Thanks
for your email, attached is a soft copy of the contract agreement,
please review and get back to me if our terms and conditions are
acceptable by you so we can proceed.
Await your response.
Regards
Michael Johnson
Ash International Records
A&R Department
Tlphone /Telephone : +44 793 744 7553
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Thanks
for your email, please we need a confirmation if the contract terms and
conditions are ok with you and you are ready to work with it in good
faith, o please kindly review it with your lawyer like you said and get
back to us.
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Regards
Michael Johnson
Ash International Records
A&R Department
Tlphone /Telephone : +44 793 744 7553
[email protected]