The scam collaboration emails keep on coming

Last updated on July 5th, 2024 at 10:58 am

I thought I’d make a compilation of a few scam collaboration emails I’ve had over the past week or so. I know these seem silly but it’s worth sharing.

So many people are getting into content creation that it’s hard to keep track of what’s real and what’s not. There are always things to consider prior to replying to the great offers.

Some offers may be from Luxury brands while others may be more budget friendly.

Food or drink collab request

I sometimes get random out-of-the-blue requests from brands offering collaborations for food or drinks. I know most of these are fake.

I always find these requests amusing because many are from what I would consider health niche products. It’s also obvious some of the brands haven’t even looked at my content. Reading the emails you can tell they are basic auto-generated templates.

Fiji water

I had two emails requesting collaborations.

Both emails were sent from an email ending in . (dot) cz which is the Czech Republic. So far me that is a dead giveaway that it’s not real. I’ll get more to that later.

the senders and emails

The emails were sent from the following email address.

yunjohn@seznam.cz

Respected owner of the YouTube channel Life with Pal,

It has come to our attention that we have recently noticed your provided email, va@reviewsandsavingspal.com, listed in your channel profile. We are pleased to extend a exclusive opportunity to establish a enduring and win-win advertising alliance with Fiji Water.

Fiji Water is a brand synonymous with reliability in delivering high-quality , pure water sourced from the natural springs of Fiji. Our item is the preferred option for those who value a healthy lifestyle and aspire for the utmost quality standards. We firmly believe that your content and your viewers present an excellent fit for a fruitful collaboration.

As part of this joint venture , we are prepared to consider various cooperation options, ranging from feature placements in your video content to organizing contests and special offers for your devoted viewers, in addition to supplying valuable support for your content .

We sincerely appreciate your talent and maintain the utmost esteem for your following . We are assured that our combined efforts will result in outstanding outcomes. Please kindly indicate your keenness, and we would be honored to provide you with detailed information and commence collaboration avenues.

Yours cordially ,
The Fiji Water Team

Fiji collabe email 1

Poppy Jackson daliahayslett@email.cz.

Esteemed owner of the YouTube channel Life with Pal,

It has come to our attention that we have recently noticed your contact email, vandpal@lifewithpal.com, available on your channel profile. We are delighted to extend a exclusive opportunity to initiate a long-term and reciprocal advertising alliance with Fiji Water.

Fiji Water is a brand synonymous with trustworthiness in providing top-quality, pure water drawn from the untouched springs of Fiji. Our item is the choice for those who value a healthy lifestyle and strive for the highest quality standards. We are confident that your videos and your viewers present an excellent fit for a successful collaboration.

In the context of this partnership , we are prepared to consider various cooperation options, ranging from product placements in your videos to conducting contests and special offers for your dedicated viewers, in addition to offering valuable support for your material .

We sincerely respect your talent and maintain the utmost admiration for your community. We are confident that our joint efforts will produce remarkable outcomes. Please cordially indicate your interest , and we would be delighted to provide you with detailed information and commence discussions about collaboration avenues.

Yours respectfully,
The Fiji Water Team

text of fiji collab email 2

Why are these possible scams

The main fact is that they are not sent from a branded email address. Nor are they personalized. They are very generic and request you to reply back with your rates and details. You’d also think a brand like Fiji Water would have a PR department to send out emails.

When in doubt always check out the websites that are claiming to contact you and check to see if they have any affiliate or ambassador programs. You can also reach out to their Contact Us page and ask if the email is real. I know it seems silly or embarrassing but some brands are very happy when this info is passed along to them because they are made aware of these scam emails.

hair care brands

I’ve noticed some of these emails are sent after I share a post on social media tagging a brand. These once again may be scams because if they come from non-branded email addresses beware.

Garnier

I had this email requesting a collaboration. I knew it was a fake from the get-go.

The sender and Email

This email was sent from (gasp) a free Gmail account so that’s a dead giveaway.

Official Garnier officialgarniercollection01@gmail.com

Hello,

Good day from @Garnier. We recently noticed your content, and we believe it would be great to include you for our latest social media collaboration campaign.

You’ve done a great job promoting our Brand Garnier and we are happy to get so much value from it. Your content matches our tone, value, and your engagement figures look great too. Five free of our cosmetic products will be sent to you for you to post with our hashtags and your exclusive discount code to be mentioned during shout out.

If you are interested in collaborating with us we will like to know how much you charge per post.

Garier Collab request

Why is this a possible scam?

First of all the way the email is worded. If you are ever sent an email with the word official in it take it with a grain of salt. Secondly, the email is from a Gmail account. So that should set off some red flags. The offer of 5 products is also another type of tactic these types of scammers pull. They assume the offer of products will entice you to reach out. The offer of affiliate marketing is something you can search for online too.

Luxury brands

Last week I had 3 emails from scammers claiming to be from Luxury brands. These were sent after I posted about two luxury products I had tried. One was a fragrance I had finished.

CAROLINA HERRERA

I was sent two emails from a Gmail account. I knew it was a fake but the scammer was persistent the emails were sent within 10 minutes of each other.

The sender and email

This was sent from: COLLABORATION CAMPAIGN carolinaherreracollaborationca@gmail.com.

Hello, 💞

We @Carolinaherreraofficial are just launching our newest fragrance line and we noticed you have been a fan of our work. So we are just launching our influencer campaign and really want you involved, you would get free monthly packages (10 items of your choice per month), your own exclusive discount code to share, shoutouts and reposts to our Instagram and website! Before we send you more details, we will like to know how much you charge per post, what social media platforms are you on?
Best regards

Carolina Herrera collab email

How is this a scam?

This reminds me of the Fashion Nova Scam emails. They offer you products once again and affiliate marketing opportunities. The thing that got me was the emoji that was used following hello. I don’t think many PR reps would use an emoji in a business email. I could be wrong but it’s a bit odd to see. The @ they used was from TikTok. The fact that the email wasn’t signed with a name should also make you wonder.

YSL

I had a YSL email collab request. Again like the other’s, it’s a scam.

The sender and email

Yslbeauty yslbeautykollab@gmail.com

Dear Valued Customer,

We are thrilled to announce our latest influencer/ambassador campaign in partnership with yslbeauty. As a cosmetic brand that prides itself on offering high-quality beauty products, we are excited to work with influencers who share our passion for beauty, style, and confidence.

By partnering with yslbeauty , we have found the perfect ambassadors whose social media profiles align with our brand values. Upon reviewing their beauty content and tags on Instagram, we knew that their content would provide great value to our audience. We are confident that you will find their content informative and engaging.

We are reaching out to you today to express our strong interest in collaborating with you as an official ambassador for our cosmetics brand.

We have noticed your inspiring content and recognize your unique creative abilities to showcase beauty in a truly captivating way. We believe your influence and your passion for cosmetics align with our brand message, and so we see great potential in establishing a long-term partnership with you.

As a valued ambassador, you will gain exclusive access to our newest and most innovative products, along with other exciting perks and benefits. You will have the opportunity to work with our creative team and receive guidance and assistance in creating visually stunning makeup looks using our products for your content creation

As part of this collaboration, we will be sending out free PR packages every month to our ambassadors. They will be able to showcase our newest cosmetics without any obligation. In return, all we ask is that they share their experience by tagging us in their posts. We believe this is an excellent way to give you a preview of our best cosmetics and their performance.

Additionally, we have exclusive discount codes and promotions for you to take advantage of. With yslbeauty products, you can enhance your beauty routine and experience the pleasure of using cosmetics made with natural, organic ingredients.

Last but not least, we want to assure you that this is primarily a paid collaboration. Our ambassadors will receive a payment of $2000 for ten posted shout-outs per month. We hope this initiative will foster a long-lasting and fruitful relationship for both parties.

Moreover, you will receive early access to new product launches, invitations to exclusive events, and the chance to provide feedback and insight into the development of our products. You will also have the opportunity to earn commission through our affiliate program, along with other exciting rewards and incentives.

We believe this partnership will help us to take our brand to the next level. Together, we can create a community of empowered women who are confident, bold, and beautiful.

We are passionate about supporting talented content creators, and we know that with your creative abilities and our brand’s vision, we can create magic together.

If you are interested in exploring this collaboration opportunity further, please respond to this email, and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly. We look forward to a fruitful and inspiring partnership ahead.

Sincerely,

Philippe Contini.

YSL collab request

Where’s the scam?

The fact that the email was sent from a Gmail account is pretty obvious. Yes, it looks professional but the suggestion of payment for shoutouts doesn’t sound like something a luxury brand would offer. The PR packages are giving me hints of the Fashion Nova Scam emails again.

Tech collabs

I don’t get these emails very often but when I do they usually want me to do ad placements on YouTube.

Samsung

I’ve had these emails in the past but they are very generic. I think they use the same AD placements email but just change the Brand or Company name on them.

The sender and the email

The senders were the following:

ladymcnally@seznam.cz

Dear Sir or Madam

Greetings from Samsung! We’ve been inspired by your YouTube content. This spring, we’re introducing a groundbreaking smartphone lineup, and we’d like you to join us for this exciting journey.

We’re extending an invitation for you to create a 30-second to 1-minute commercial video highlighting our upcoming smartphones. In return, you’ll receive early product access, Samsung equipment, social media exposure, and a generous compensation package.

Interested? Let’s connect to discuss the finer details and your creative ideas. We can’t wait to collaborate with you!

Sincerely,
Samsung

Samsung Collab email 1

salleyecheverria@seznam.cz

Yo!

Samsung is reaching out! We’ve been avidly following your YouTube content. This spring, we’re unveiling an innovative smartphone lineup, and we’d love you to be a part of the launch.

We’re inviting you to create a 30-second to 1-minute commercial video showcasing our upcoming smartphones. In return, you’ll gain early access to our products, Samsung equipment, social media promotion, and a generous compensation package.

Interested? Let’s discuss the details and your ideas. We’re excited to work with you!

Sincerely,
Samsung

Samsung collab email 2

Where’s the scam?

To start off with both emails were sent from the Czech Republic. The emails are pretty basic and vague because they are asking you to reply back if you are interested in collaborating. The second email is unprofessional because I don’t think a reputable tech company would start an email out with Yo! The first email is pretty cookie-cutter copy-and-paste content because it’s not even addressed to me or even to Life with Pal. It’s just Sir/ Madame. So you know the person didn’t even view my YouTube channel to see which would be correct.

Do your own research

I know it’s exciting to see names like YSL or Samsung in your inbox but always do your research first. You can also look up any affiliate marketing opportunities or ambassador programs via the brand’s websites as well. Always check the email addresses and sender’s info. You can also do a quick online search about the collab email.

What happens if you reply back?

I assume these might be a money wire scam or maybe a phishing or ID thief. It may even be a gift card scam. I can’t say. I’ve never replied back to these emails because I know they are fake.

Share your thougths in the comments about these scam collaborations.