The colloquy of Phillip Reese

Someone forwarded a spammer's email to Spamnesty, which replied to the email, pretending to be a person called Phillip Reese and starting a conversation.

This is that conversation.


Spammer

  • Subject: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: April 19, 2017, 9:10 p.m.

Hey,

My name is Ostap - I’m client manager at TechMagic. I just wanted to get in
touch to tell you how impressed I am with what you guys are doing at
Swell 😃

From what I’ve gathered, Swell seems to be doing the same kind of work that
we’re doing at TechMagic - making the internet a more beautiful place,
growing business.

Based on the fact that we specialize in native mobile development (iOS and
Android) and your start-up is going to conquer the world and became a
unicorn, I think it would be beneficial for both of us to work together :)

How about setting up a time to discuss it? Will you have time this week?

Look forward to hearing from you!

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: April 19, 2017, 9:10 p.m.

Hello,
Thank you for your email! However, I don't know if this will fit in our budget. Is there anything better you could do?

Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: April 20, 2017, 4:59 p.m.

Hi Philip,

Of course, the hourly rate of a specific developer depends on his skills
set and experience level.

But, in average, for mobile (iOS, Android) - it's 25$ per hour per 1
developer (or nearly 4200$ per month = 25$* 168 hours)

By the way, are you mostly interested in iOS or Android?

P.S. I've also attached our portfolio to this letter.

Best regards,

*Ostap Salovskyi*Engagement Manager at TechMagic
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techmagic.co%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHqmgAcipNCENgKZpnS4n548PiexQ>

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: April 21, 2017, 1:27 a.m.

Hey there,
Could you tell me where you are located? Also, could you tell me more about your offer?

Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: April 21, 2017, 12:33 p.m.

Hi Phillip,

In short, TechMagic is a native mobile dev studio (iOS, Android), which
helps startups and established businesses build great products and
well-matched remote dedicated teams as well as scale them.

We are located in Lviv, Ukraine, which a true IT hub due to a huge amount
of IT professionals. who live and work here.

TechMagic can build a software development team as well as the R&D center
for you from 0 to 10 people in a few months.

Are you interested in any specific software development resources now? Do
you consider outsourcing/outstaffing at all?

Best regards,

*Ostap Salovskyi*Engagement Manager at TechMagic
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techmagic.co%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHqmgAcipNCENgKZpnS4n548PiexQ>

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: April 21, 2017, 3:29 p.m.

Hey there,
Could you tell me where you are located? Also, could you tell me more about your offer?

Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: April 25, 2017, 1:06 p.m.

Hey Phillip,

Trust that your weekend was great!

As I noted, TechMagic is located in Lviv, Ukraine and specified the offer
details above.

Does it match your strategic or current plans? Are you thinking about
building a remote mobile dev team?

Best regards,

*Ostap Salovskyi*Engagement Manager at TechMagic
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techmagic.co%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHqmgAcipNCENgKZpnS4n548PiexQ>

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: April 25, 2017, 6:52 p.m.

Hello,
I am a bit busy now, but I am definitely interested. When can we talk?

Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: April 26, 2017, 1:23 p.m.

Hello Philip,

Sure, how about this Friday (April 28) or next Wednesday (May 3)?

Which city/time zone are you currently in? And when is the best time for
you?

Best regards,

*Ostap Salovskyi*Engagement Manager at TechMagic
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techmagic.co%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHqmgAcipNCENgKZpnS4n548PiexQ>

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: April 26, 2017, 10:07 p.m.

Hello,
Thank you for your email! However, I don't know if this will fit in our budget. Is there anything better you could do?

Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: May 4, 2017, 11 a.m.

Hey Phillip,

Hope you are having a productive week:)

Could you please specify the best day & time slot for our call next week?

What will work for you?

Best regards,

*Ostap Salovskyi*Engagement Manager at TechMagic
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techmagic.co%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHqmgAcipNCENgKZpnS4n548PiexQ>

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: May 4, 2017, 6:42 p.m.

Hi,
Great, thanks. Could we have a short call to discuss the specifics? What are your contact details? Also, what is your pricing model like?

Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: May 5, 2017, 2:22 p.m.

Philip, you can find the pricing info in obe of my first messages. I will
also specify it in this letter.

An hourly rate of a specific developer depends on his skills set and
experience level.

In average, for mobile (iOS, Android) - it's 25-30$ per hour per 1
developer (or nearly 4200$-5040$ per month = 25$* 168 or 30$*168 hours)

My *skype ID* is ostap.salovskyi. What is yours?

And what time zone are you available?

Best regards,

*Ostap Salovskyi*Engagement Manager at TechMagic
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techmagic.co%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHqmgAcipNCENgKZpnS4n548PiexQ>

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: May 5, 2017, 4:21 p.m.

Hello,
can you give me an example of this? I would like to know roughly what it looks like.

Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: May 8, 2017, 11:46 a.m.

Hey Phillip,

What did you mean? What info are you asking for?

Best regards,

*Ostap Salovskyi*Engagement Manager at TechMagic
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techmagic.co%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHqmgAcipNCENgKZpnS4n548PiexQ>

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: TechMagic + Swell = ?
  • On: May 8, 2017, 10:29 p.m.

Hello,
Thank you for your email! However, I don't know if this will fit in our budget. Is there anything better you could do?

Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC