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.
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!
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
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>
Hey there,
Could you tell me where you are located? Also, could you tell me more about your offer?
Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC
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>
Hey there,
Could you tell me where you are located? Also, could you tell me more about your offer?
Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC
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>
Hello,
I am a bit busy now, but I am definitely interested. When can we talk?
Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC
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>
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
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>
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
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>
Hello,
can you give me an example of this? I would like to know roughly what it looks like.
Phillip Reese
CEO, MNesty, LLC
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>
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