Does anyone know this company?

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I hope this isn't violating a rule - if it is, please feel free to delete it. One of my clients has forwarded me an email from The Search Conversion Agency : Tamar.

She has asked me what I make of the email (reproduced below). The brackets in the email were left in the original. Obviously it is a "fill in the blank" type mail and I doubt that there is a "client" waiting to pay - my client is a small local business selling goods only from the shop.

Is there any harm in replying to see what they want. I'm guessing they will just dump irrelevant advertising so they can tell their "clients" they have placed ads and can take money from them.

The email included a +44 (UK) telephone number and a +27 (S Africa) fax number.

This is the content:

"Hi
I have tried to contact you previously regarding your (my client's business name) site. I would just like to know if you are currently offering any advertising space on your site (http://www.myclientsbusiness.co.uk/) and if so, how much you would charge per advert.

I have a client who is willing to pay an annual charge for an advert on your website. If you're inter*ested and would like more details, don't hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards
Adrian
#company
  • Profile picture of the author FranklinSoh
    Wow.

    My spidey sense is on super sensitive. I would strongly advice caution in
    that situation.

    Just my 2 cents.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jhf14
    I agree with franklinsoh, this one seems a bit shady... be careful
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  • Profile picture of the author katiec
    I don't know anything about them, but I get an uneasy feeling about it. Make sure you're super careful, as most people have advised you.
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    • Profile picture of the author rosetrees
      Thanks for everyone's thoughts. I'm usually super suspicious. Somehow this website feels legit - I might suggest my client phones them.
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