UK Designer Scam

Transitional Designs, LLC

7 anni fa

Ruth Smith is who she says she is. Any other designers been contacted by her to set up their newly purchased home?

Risposta in evidenza

PRO

JAN MOYER

4 anni fa

Ultima modifica: 4 anni fa

it's so simple. God made made wire phones for a reason. You either talk, or it goes to voicemail. Your mobile is a number for EXISTING clients, not potential clients, unless a referral from an existing client. Remove any mobile number from Houzz.

Ordina per:Più vecchia

Commenti (50)

PRO
JAN MOYER
7 anni fa
Ultima modifica: 7 anni fa
Put your question on the PRO page. With a bit more detail as well please.
PRO
Transitional Designs, LLC
Autore originale
7 anni fa
Hi Jan ~ Thought I did post on Pro page? I will copy and paste her email. So awful that these 'people' are sneaking their way into our industry.
Discussioni simili
Termoarredo da 3000 watt
Q
(6) commenti
Se non ha la possibilità di prevedere due radiatori nell'ambiente, allora deve optare per un elemento a 6 colonne, prodotto dalla Cordivari nella linea "Ardesia", tipologia molto semplice, gradevole nell'aspetto e non costosa. Ad esempio un radiatore a sei colonne (con profondità 230 mm.), altezza 600 mm. e lunghezza 1104 mm. sviluppa 3000 Watt. Se scarica dal sito della Cordivari, serie Ardesia, le schede tecniche potrà verificare rispetto alle dimensioni e allo sviluppo termico il modello più confacente allo scopo. Le consiglio anche di definire al meglio, considerando tutti i dovuti parametri (volume ambiente, esposizione, coibenza dei muri, superfici vetrate presenti, zona climatica, ecc.) il reale fabbisogno termico del locale da riscaldare, prima di scegliere il radiatore con relativo wattaggio.
... mostra di più
pittura o rivestimento per cucina ad angolo sospesa lago
Q
(11) commenti
https://www.houzz.fr/photos/idees-deco-de-cuisines-contemporaines-blanches-phbr2-bp~t_10995~s_2503~a_88-9 https://www.houzz.fr/photos/idees-deco-de-cuisines-phbr0-bp~t_10995?fi=8 https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/kitchen-ideas-and-designs-phbr0-bp~t_10135?fi=16 https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/mellow-monochrome-residence-eclectic-kitchen-new-york-phvw-vp~14663659 https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/gailas-home-eclectic-kitchen-madrid-phvw-vp~94189923
... mostra di più
help - aiutatemi a finire la mia camera
Q
(111) commenti
Bhe un conto chiedere un parere (fin ora avevo bisogno per dubbi si detrazioni e marca di divano letto..poi. a me piace la rubrica...) per una stanza un conto farsi arredare tutta la casa su Houzz... e comunque ho le idee chiare su cosa mettere in casa mio marito e un matematico e mi da freno sulle dimensioni e soprattutto sul badget.. Pero se sono indecisa tra Large di Molteni, Farlov di Ikea cha a me piace Nebula di Moroso.. ma ancora non so se mi serve piu divano letto o mettere quello antico in ferro o far dormire mia suocera su Nebula.nello studio/soggiorno ..sono decisioni che maturano con il tempo Di sicuro per esempio so che mi serve un divano per open space casa al mare... E poi un altro per ospiti o suocera per dormire e relax per me ma il problema che i divani letto sono rigidi... Anche Milano Bedding.. ottimi ma tendono ad essere rigidi.. L arredatore mi serve fino ad un certo punto non puo lui provare per me i divani...
... mostra di più
carta da parati si o no?
Q
(64) commenti
La carta da parati è una scelta che incoraggio sempre perché si può donare alla casa uno stile esclusivo giocando con la creatività. Contrariamente a quanto in commercio anni fa, dal carattere decisamente classico, oggi ce n è per tutti i gusti e grazie alla carta si può dare un look attuale a qualsiasi casa. Carta da parati 3d, verniciabile, fotomurale, effetto materico, personalizzata, di design, vintage, floreale, geometrica, molta varietà di motivi e materiali che fa nascere il dilemma della scelta di una carta che piace oggi e che non stanchera` domani. È importante fare una scelta non dettata dalla moda del momento che può influenzare solo temporaneamente il nostro gusto. Il lavoro necessario per la scelta della giusta carta da parati parte dallo studio approfondito del contesto. Il contesto è rappresentato dai nuovi complementi d' arredo, dagli oggetti cari che vengono ricollocati in maniera originale nel nuovo progetto di casa, dalla personalità stessa del cliente. Questo studio porta all' individuazione di un filo conduttore necessario per creare armonia ed esaltare ogni singolo elemento della casa. La carta da parati deve relazionarsi al tema individuato, nei colori e/o nelle fantasie, così da creare un stile unico e omogeneo. Questo assicurerà eleganza, unicità e intramontabilita`. Foto di alcuni miei progetti:
... mostra di più
PRO
Transitional Designs, LLC
Autore originale
7 anni fa
Hi again... over the long holiday weekend I received two more texts

1st on Nov 26th from Mrs. Christian ~ (503) 379-5231 - email: howardchristian804@gmail.com Re: installation and staging items just purchased.

2nd on Nov 28th from Mrs. Megan in Florida ~ (772) 979-7643~ email: megansefton175@gmail.com. Re: same as above.

I've reported these to houzz legal & to internet fraud hope all you who are getting these are doing so as well so we can get these scammers.
PRO
CSS PRODUCTIONS INC
5 anni fa
Yes, for the past 2 weeks- Claiming to be hearing impaired.
PRO
CSS PRODUCTIONS INC
5 anni fa
Luciehoward1089@gmail- Beware !! It seemed a little fishy.
PRO
Imago Creative Living
4 anni fa
jonazach8@gmail.com, staging and wants to be emailed....
PRO
Transitional Designs, LLC
Autore originale
4 anni fa
Thank you Imago ~ We all need to report this destructive activity.
PRO
ALC Interiors
4 anni fa
I just received a text from Joana Zach (503-395-4764) asking me to email her at jonazach8@gmail.com . Says she is moving from London England to the USA and is looking for decorating help at her new house and wants to pay by certified cheque
PRO
Transitional Designs, LLC
Autore originale
4 anni fa
thanks for sharing don't forget to report to houzz as well. Need to stop these people
PRO
Terri Symington, ASID
4 anni fa
I received a text from this same number a couple of days ago under the name of Shay Gonsales at gonsa54544@gmail.com .... I always ignore these obvious scammers ...
PRO
R O C H A Design Studio
4 anni fa
I received a similar text... From Mrs Joana asking me to email her at jonazach8@gmail.com from phone number 928-379-2387
PRO
Stage Coach Services LLC dba "The Stage Coach"
4 anni fa
I received a similar text today with read receipt requested from jonazach8@gmail.com using phone number 928-379-2387, and I'm in Pennsylvania. She's hitting all geographic locations. This is the fourth similar scam attempt under a different name and number in a year.
PRO
Eral Interiors
4 anni fa
I also received a text from the same number 928.379.2387. Text read, "Hi, I'm Mrs Gonsales , I got your contact on Houzz. Pls, email me at: gonsa54544@gmail.com, we need a interior decorator for installation/styling. Thank you."
PRO
User
4 anni fa
Received similar text from the same number 928 379 2387 .
PRO
East & Ivy Design Co., LLC
4 anni fa
We received a text from same phone number (928)379-2387 saying:

"Hi, I'm Jody McClaren, I got your contact on Houzz. Pls, email me at: mccjdy112@gmail.com, we need an Interior Decor for our home project. Thank you."
PRO
Createahome
4 anni fa
I was contacted by Mrs Thompson via text just now. Phone number (928) 379-2387
PRO
Girl Meets Lake
4 anni fa
I was contacted via text by Mrs Thompson today phone 928 379 2387 and a Mrs Gonsales 302 212 0430 on September 28th. Exact same message text message from both wanting staging.
PRO
Sevin Design Co.
4 anni fa
Hello! I too received a text message on 10/16/19 at 3:16pm EST form same phone number: 928-379-2387 that said "Hi, I'm Mrs Thompson, I got your contact on Houzz. Pls, email me at: tkirk.tech@gmail.com, we need an Interior Decor/Staging for our home project. Thank you." I'm reporting it to Houzz as well. It seems very odd since I don't believe I have my number posted on my Houzz profile. Stay safe and aware out there!
PRO
House of you Interior Design
4 anni fa
I too received a text from "Mrs. Thompson". Thought she seemed a little fishy.
PRO
Art by Design Interiors
4 anni fa
I got one as well from Mrs. Thompson. It started with a text about helping in her new home. I emailed her and got a reply back from Kirk Thimpson that he wanted my phone and address to set up a "meet" next week when they got into town. 928-379-2387 beware!
jtummi1
4 anni fa

Evidently "Mrs Joana" @ jonazach8@gmail.com gets around!
PRO
Nancy Bowden Stewart Design
4 anni fa
Ultima modifica: 4 anni fa
Same exact text, from Mrs. Joana at 928-379-2387! she's targeting the New Orleans area!
PRO
NV Interiors
4 anni fa
Yikes, I thought this was a little off too! The same number contacted me first via text 928-379-2387, Mrs. Thompson, tkirk.tech@gmail.com.
PRO
Koos Design
4 anni fa

First message..
PRO
Koos Design
4 anni fa

First Email.... with attached photos of her and her “family” and another photo of her son. After a response from me, she then sent photos of furniture and accessories that she already sourced and has planned to be delivered. It already seemed odd but what stopped me and made me research her contact was the fact she has a Frozen toddler bed sources for her “son“ who was clearly a very small baby boy.
PRO
NV Interiors
4 anni fa
Same here all the details were just a bit off. What do you suppose this scam is all about? Based on our email exchange they can’t meet in person and want to pay with a certified check. Obviously the project is not real but what are they looking for??? Just wasting our time? So lame.
elunia
4 anni fa
Ultima modifica: 4 anni fa
For what it’s worth, you can report these types of things to the FTC. FTC Complaint Assistant

I used this website when we were receiving Robo calls in Mandarin Chinese on our landline (yes, still have one - my Mom & MIL would flip if we got rid of it). The calls were clearly targeting a certain demographic as we could hear English words such as Internal Revenue, Social Security and Immigration in the messages.
PRO
Blair C. Price Interiors
4 anni fa
Just talked to her too. Who knows...
PRO
Blair C. Price Interiors
4 anni fa
Joana zach
My House
4 anni fa
Ultima modifica: 4 anni fa
Certified Check Scam -How it works:.

You deposit the cert. check, which is over the amount required. They tell you to go ahead and cash the check and send them the difference. Since most ppl believe a certified check is legit, they operate thinking that it is as good as cash, but the check is fake -a good one. YOUR BANK will release funds to you upon receipt of the check rather than waiting for it to clear, but hold you responsible for the bounced deposit/ check should it occur. Criminal has money you gave them. Bank gets their money back from you, plus fees.
PRO
COLORS and TEXTURES , LLC
4 anni fa
I was just contacted as well. Red flag is the verbiage. Texting to request an email follow up. Jody McClaren.
This is not the first time I have received similar texts/correspondence.
PRO
COLORS and TEXTURES , LLC
4 anni fa
I was just contacted as well. I did respond, but couldn’t help but suspect that it was a phishing attempt. It is not the first time I have received one of these through Houzz.
PRO
An Orderly Abode
4 anni fa
I can’t believe I was the only fool naive enough to fall for this!
I was also contacted by the infamous Joanna Zach ... she sent pictures, blah blah, etc.
So many red flags looking back on it...
1st : the photos of items they purchased were just painfully ugly.
2: she wouldn’t give me the address.
1. Her verbiage was a way off.
I’m embarrassed to admit it ... but I fell for it. They mailed me a check and explained that they had added on extra funds in order for me to pay the movers.
I really didn’t think much of it... until they clarified that I was to pay to movers via electronic transfer.
At this point I had already deposited the check, but made sure not to touch any of that green.
When she started getting pushy about me “depositing movers payment” I realized it was sketchy !

I went into bank to confirm . Money had temporarily deposited but the check was indeed fraudulent !!
Capital One gave me a break but if I would have actually spent any of that money or transferred it to the movers account (Joanna) they would have dropped my account, I would have had to come out of pocket to repay, and it would have put a significant hit on my credit.

Moral of the story. She almost screwed me MAJOR !
Lesson learned.

Because I took it so far.... she gave me the account name and account number that was to receive funds. I would assume that’s his/her account, right ??
Could that info be used to track her down ?
I found “Joanna Zack” on facebook in London. But there’s no telling if that’s actually her.
Rachie Cat
4 anni fa
Following
PRO
Blair House
4 anni fa
Yes, but it felt scammy, so I ignored it.
PRO
Stage A Property
4 anni fa
received a text too! here Is the text sent below:

Hi, I'm Jody McClaren, I got your contact on Houzz. Pls, email me at: mccjdy112@gmail.com, we need an Interior Decor/Stager for our home project. Thank you.
PRO
JAN MOYER
4 anni fa
Really, really. anyone who has a mobile number on this site is clear out of their mind. : )
PRO
DS & O Studio
4 anni fa
I just received it to from:

Hi, I'm Mr Gonsales, I got your contact on Houzz. Pls, email me at: gonsa54544@gmail.com, we need an inteerior decorator for installation/styling (home staging).Thank you

IGNORE THESE AND BLOCK THE NIMBER ON YOUR PHONE!
PRO
waterfolk studio
4 anni fa
Same story here! I got a text from "Jody McClaren" and followed up with her via email. The verbiage, photos and the circumstances seemed so strange! I told her we'd bill her via PayPal and that I would need to set up a FaceTime or Zoom call before sending her a quote and contract. Obviously she didn't go for that and I haven't heard back since. So ridiculous! Glad I didn't get scammed, but completely wasted my time!
Sue Kurtz
4 anni fa
Yep! Just got the text, and suspicious, I googled the email address they gave me ... jonazach8... and all I found confirmed my suspicions. Blocking 'her' now.
PRO
Eyeometry Design
4 anni fa
Mrs. Zach is at it again!:

Hi, I'm Mrs Zach, I got your contact on Houzz. Pls, email me at: jonazach8@gmail.com,we need an Interior decorator for installation/styling (home staging).Thank you

(‪Text from (320) 894-5013‬)
Utente-40317427
4 anni fa
Yes - just cut her off this morning! Makes me want to delete my Houzz account
Mike Savoy
4 anni fa
Got this this morning. I live on an island off the coast of Massachusetts.
PRO
Figar Handy Solutions LLC
4 anni fa
Good morning I report Jody Mclaren, this person is sending mail, requesting information, I'm sorry I wasted my time, I do not understand how there are unscrupulous people who did this to this.
PRO
Sandy Newhart Designs
4 anni fa
Hi everyone!

I also have been getting text messages. This has been about 4 in the past year. I live in Pennsylvania.

This one today is from Mrs. Zach. It says:

Hi, I'm Mrs Zach, I got your contact on Houzz. Pls, email me at: jonazach8@gmail.com,we need an Interior decorator for installation/styling (home staging).Thank you. The phone number was 1(620)482-0641. It is definitely a scam... BEWARE. DON'T E-MAIL OR RESPOND... BLOCK AND DELETE IMMEDIATELY... I am reporting it to Houzz as well.
PRO
Picture Perfect Design by Marnie
4 anni fa
Same story here... I received a text today from "Mrs. Zach" at 620-482-0641 saying she wants help staging her new house. She asked for me to email her at jonazach8@gmail.com. SCAM FOR SURE!!!
PRO
Merits Design Group, Inc.
3 anni fa
I’m a designer in the Atlanta area and received the exact same text request. When I emailed her (Mrs Mathew) and asked to set a time to discuss her project, and then I received the EXACT same email that others have posted above. Beware!
PRO
Sarafine, Inc. 212 661 7850
3 anni fa
I got the same email - say ing they were from London. I told them I need the exact address to be staged. Never heard back. I came here to see if it was a scam. His email was Karpfthoma@gmail.com
PRO
Allison Fresco Interiors
8 mesi fa
Same thing happened to me. I did not fall for it. It seems that all the stories are the same.

On Aug 1, 2023, at 8:26 PM, Lizzy Ford maldrb36ft@gmail.com wrote:

Hello

I really appreciate your response and I'm glad to read from you. My name is Polly F., I'm married and I have a 6 months old daughter Naomi. I am a Graphic Artist, I work independently. I get hired by advertising agencies, printers, etc . My husband, Mathew Lawson is a Software Developer and System Engineer, we are moving back to the United States from Brisbane, Australia, because he just secured a contract and he's to resume First week in October 2023.
Our busy schedule doesn't give us the luxury of time to put things in place when we arrive, that is why we want you to apply your expertise and give us a good home look. We have ordered furniture and some home appliances, so all we need you to do is to make use of our supplies for the project to stage(furniture and electronics layout, artwork placement, kitchen ware placements etc) once the orders are delivered. I can send you images of the ordered items and house description along with the floor plan.

Sponsorizzato

Ricarica la pagina per non vedere più questo specifico annuncio

Altre discussioni

Help: schema di posa pavimento 60 x 120

Quale camera scegliere ?

Organizzazione interno cucina-salotto

Arredamento stanza cucina/soggiorno

Consiglio zona giorno

Italia

Personalizza la mia esperienza utilizzando cookie

Houzz utilizza cookie e tecnologie simili per personalizzare la mia esperienza, fornire contenuti per me rilevanti e migliorare i prodotti e i servizi di Houzz. Premendo su "Accetta", acconsento all'utilizzo dei cookie, descritto ulteriormente nell'Informativa sui cookie. Posso rifiutare i cookie non necessari cliccando su "Imposta le preferenze".

UK Designer Scam

Commenti (50)

Transitional Designs, LLCAutore originale

Discussioni simili

Transitional Designs, LLCAutore originale

Transitional Designs, LLCAutore originale

Transitional Designs, LLCAutore originale

AZIENDA

ESPLORA HOUZZ

CONNETTITI CON NOI

Transitional Designs, LLC
Autore originale

Transitional Designs, LLC
Autore originale

Transitional Designs, LLC
Autore originale

Transitional Designs, LLC
Autore originale