I received an email from the scammers that is as follows:
All Good Things, LLC (US UK Marketing/Press),
Hi, we're currently working on our 2014 Summer Tech & Fashion issue and digital iPad edition this month and our staff would love to feature your All Good Things Soaps Collection (Lime Coconut, Balmy Baby Bar & Floral Fantasia) in the 2014 Summer "Must-Have" Women's/Beauty Products Guide Section for our upcoming print release and website. We are requesting 2-4 high-resolution press/product images and 1-3 review samples (if available, for review and to be shot for our summer fashion/tech 2-page spread) to be included in our 2014 Summer print issue; our deadline is May 19th. The editorial feature will focus on your brands great design, quality ingredients, aromas, skincare benefits and overall style/appeal.
For this issue we're also offering your brand as a separate opportunity our new client full-page print/digital advertisement, one week social network and main-page website "Pageskin & Takeover" package for $100.00 (USD). Our website reaches over 2.4 million web hits and 268,000+ influential viewers a month (more than Nylon Guys, Los Angeles Magazine, DUB Magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, Heart & Soul, Uptown Magazine, RESPECT and King Magazine) our quarterly print/digital lifestyle publication has a ratebase of 55,000 units (audited) internationally via Wal-Mart, Waterstone UK, and Barnes & Noble (15,000 in Miami).
Our 2014 Summer issue features actress/recording artist Jennifer Lopez, on the front cover and will be on select newsstands, retail stores and digital stores June 10th nationwide. If you're unfamiliar with our exciting publication please browse through the sample issue by clicking here: http://theblueprintmagazine.com/sample | httpyoutu.be/Osxmka3EZXM
Our Company: The Blueprint Magazine is the premier 96-page multicultural print/digital quarterly lifestyle publication that celebrates the best in business, music, art, fashion, wellness, technology and style. It is loud,cutting edge and modern; driven by stunning visuals and enlightening profiles of the most adored taste-makers, entrepreneurs, celebrities and athletes. Driven by A-List talent and entrepreneurs including Jay-Z, Peyton Manning, Taylor Swift, Marc Ecko, Katy Perry, LeBron James, Vera Wang and more. This is The Blueprint.
Our readership is 125,000+ and we are internationally distributed through Best Buy, Waterstones (UK), Barnes & Noble and Border's Bookstore. Some of our current advertisers include Ford Motors, Rocawear, Nike, L-R-G, Koch Records, 2K Games, Unltd. by Marc Ecko, J Records, iHome, Apple Inc, Ethoes Water, Sony, Electronic Arts, T-Mobile, Starbuck's Coffee House, Jordan Brand, Ubisoft and more.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration,
I paid for the ad May 8, and could not get them to send me a proof, I sent the pics tht I paid a photographer for in plenty of time, I kept getting this response "great pics, perfect resolution, we'll send a proof this Monday" once I did open a dispute with paypal as that is how I paid for it. they sent me another email and saidI paid them and the next day opened a dispute. I paid May 8, and opened it June 8. I tried to work with them up into July.
My "feature" and the ad never showed and they will not contact me again. It wasn't enough money to get an attorney involved and that is the problem with these small money scammers. They know people are too busy to come down there and sue them, But I will be turning this in to all the government agencies available for this.
This brand paid for advertisement and a day later chargebacked the payment before the ad/graphic services were rendered. They also never sent the company their products or high-resolution images to start the design/photography process. The chargeback was canceled and the dispute was rewarded to the company.
I was contacted on November 20, 2014 by a "Justin McCraw" about my clothing line "City of Savages" being featured in The Blueprint Magazine's holiday issue for December. I was instructed to send over HD quality pictures of the two products that were to be featured(Value $85) and then to mail these products to the listed address. I mailed these two items using the USPS Next Day Service ($35.20). Intially this company appears to be a legit entity, they have a strong social media presence and a high quality website but these things are all a part of the scam. Upon doing a thorough online search I discovered complaints from other business owners via this Rip Off Report. I have contacted "Justin" inquiring about my items but have not received any response. Do not be fooled by this "company", they're petty thieves. I'm currently trying to find a way to get their social media accts shut down because their presence on these sites is how they reel people in. I would like any other victims to follow me in doing so. This scam need to be put to an end.
Received almost the exact email but for the Holiday/ Travel issue. Seemed too good to be true so googled and found this report. Thank you for this report and for saving me the time and expense (they wanted close to $6000 in product from me)!
Received similar email stating they wanted to feature some of our products in their holiday guide. They stated that if we sent images AND sample products (things worth between $200-$400, mind you) the feature, including design work would be free BUT they'd do a advertising blast (once again with free design work) for only $200. I replied asking for details and to inquire about why they needed images AND a sample, they immediately tried to hussle me by sending a Paypal invoice for the $200.
If you look up any of their staff, they don't exist on LinkedIn and their linked LinkedIn page is for some random dude. Also, I noticed from previous complaints, that the staff on the 'staff' page changes frequently.
Total scam. If you want to give Iiryn Davis $500 for nothing, then you should advertise with Blueprint Magazine.
DO NOT be fooled by the glossy photos and slick marketing on the website and the FAKE magazine covers. This magazine does not exist. It is NOT physically printed.
The Blueprint Magazine Reviews
I received an email from the scammers that is as follows:
All Good Things, LLC (US UK Marketing/Press),
Hi, we're currently working on our 2014 Summer Tech & Fashion issue and digital iPad edition this month and our staff would love to feature your All Good Things Soaps Collection (Lime Coconut, Balmy Baby Bar & Floral Fantasia) in the 2014 Summer "Must-Have" Women's/Beauty Products Guide Section for our upcoming print release and website. We are requesting 2-4 high-resolution press/product images and 1-3 review samples (if available, for review and to be shot for our summer fashion/tech 2-page spread) to be included in our 2014 Summer print issue; our deadline is May 19th. The editorial feature will focus on your brands great design, quality ingredients, aromas, skincare benefits and overall style/appeal.
For this issue we're also offering your brand as a separate opportunity our new client full-page print/digital advertisement, one week social network and main-page website "Pageskin & Takeover" package for $100.00 (USD). Our website reaches over 2.4 million web hits and 268,000+ influential viewers a month (more than Nylon Guys, Los Angeles Magazine, DUB Magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, Heart & Soul, Uptown Magazine, RESPECT and King Magazine) our quarterly print/digital lifestyle publication has a ratebase of 55,000 units (audited) internationally via Wal-Mart, Waterstone UK, and Barnes & Noble (15,000 in Miami).
Our 2014 Summer issue features actress/recording artist Jennifer Lopez, on the front cover and will be on select newsstands, retail stores and digital stores June 10th nationwide. If you're unfamiliar with our exciting publication please browse through the sample issue by clicking here: http://theblueprintmagazine.com/sample | httpyoutu.be/Osxmka3EZXM
2014 MEDIA KIT
http://theblueprintmagazine.com/BLN-Media-Kit-2014.zip
(passcode: blueprint13)
FULL ISSUE DOWNLOAD
www.theblueprintmagazine.com/2013blueprint_VI.zip
Our Company: The Blueprint Magazine is the premier 96-page multicultural print/digital quarterly lifestyle publication that celebrates the best in business, music, art, fashion, wellness, technology and style. It is loud,cutting edge and modern; driven by stunning visuals and enlightening profiles of the most adored taste-makers, entrepreneurs, celebrities and athletes. Driven by A-List talent and entrepreneurs including Jay-Z, Peyton Manning, Taylor Swift, Marc Ecko, Katy Perry, LeBron James, Vera Wang and more. This is The Blueprint.
Our readership is 125,000+ and we are internationally distributed through Best Buy, Waterstones (UK), Barnes & Noble and Border's Bookstore. Some of our current advertisers include Ford Motors, Rocawear, Nike, L-R-G, Koch Records, 2K Games, Unltd. by Marc Ecko, J Records, iHome, Apple Inc, Ethoes Water, Sony, Electronic Arts, T-Mobile, Starbuck's Coffee House, Jordan Brand, Ubisoft and more.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration,
Justin McCraw @theblueprintmag
Business Development, Blueprint Magazine
113 SW 168 TER
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027
404.281-8404 - direct
05.741.5199 - office
[email protected]
theblueprintmagazine.com
twitter.com/theblueprintmag
facebook.com/theblueprintmag
I paid for the ad May 8, and could not get them to send me a proof, I sent the pics tht I paid a photographer for in plenty of time, I kept getting this response "great pics, perfect resolution, we'll send a proof this Monday" once I did open a dispute with paypal as that is how I paid for it. they sent me another email and saidI paid them and the next day opened a dispute. I paid May 8, and opened it June 8. I tried to work with them up into July.
My "feature" and the ad never showed and they will not contact me again. It wasn't enough money to get an attorney involved and that is the problem with these small money scammers. They know people are too busy to come down there and sue them, But I will be turning this in to all the government agencies available for this.
Reviewer
This brand paid for advertisement and a day later chargebacked the payment before the ad/graphic services were rendered. They also never sent the company their products or high-resolution images to start the design/photography process. The chargeback was canceled and the dispute was rewarded to the company.
I was contacted on November 20, 2014 by a "Justin McCraw" about my clothing line "City of Savages" being featured in The Blueprint Magazine's holiday issue for December. I was instructed to send over HD quality pictures of the two products that were to be featured(Value $85) and then to mail these products to the listed address. I mailed these two items using the USPS Next Day Service ($35.20). Intially this company appears to be a legit entity, they have a strong social media presence and a high quality website but these things are all a part of the scam. Upon doing a thorough online search I discovered complaints from other business owners via this Rip Off Report. I have contacted "Justin" inquiring about my items but have not received any response. Do not be fooled by this "company", they're petty thieves. I'm currently trying to find a way to get their social media accts shut down because their presence on these sites is how they reel people in. I would like any other victims to follow me in doing so. This scam need to be put to an end.
Received the same - beware!
Received almost the exact email but for the Holiday/ Travel issue. Seemed too good to be true so googled and found this report. Thank you for this report and for saving me the time and expense (they wanted close to $6000 in product from me)!
The devil is in the details
Received similar email stating they wanted to feature some of our products in their holiday guide. They stated that if we sent images AND sample products (things worth between $200-$400, mind you) the feature, including design work would be free BUT they'd do a advertising blast (once again with free design work) for only $200. I replied asking for details and to inquire about why they needed images AND a sample, they immediately tried to hussle me by sending a Paypal invoice for the $200.
If you look up any of their staff, they don't exist on LinkedIn and their linked LinkedIn page is for some random dude. Also, I noticed from previous complaints, that the staff on the 'staff' page changes frequently.
Total scam. If you want to give Iiryn Davis $500 for nothing, then you should advertise with Blueprint Magazine.
DO NOT be fooled by the glossy photos and slick marketing on the website and the FAKE magazine covers. This magazine does not exist. It is NOT physically printed.
Photoshop can be very decieving.