Yes, the same mob is back with the same fake travel magazine scam. This time is it "Emma Walker" and the magazine is "Discover Asia Magazine". Same scam, using the same material stolen from Lonely Planet. Here is the email we just received:
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am Emma Walker, advertising manager of Discover Asia Magazine, one of Asia’s most flamboyant travel magazines, with over 80.500 copies distributed 6 times a year!
In September we launch our Thailand special with more than 20 pages dedicated to beautiful Thailand.
We selected a few hotels / accommodations that meet our standards and will offer you the chance to promote your beautiful hotel in our Thailand special as your region will be covered in a 5-6 page story / article.
Advertisers get a free link to their websites in our monthly newsletter.
Advertising rates starts at US Dollar 89.00 only for a 1/4 page advertisement.
We can create the artwork for you in case you don’t have an advertisement ready. (at no extra charge)
Discover Asia Magazine is a leading international magazine focusing on the best Asian and Pacific travel destinations.
With subscribers in over 15 countries, Discover Asia Magazine has been bringing the world's most exciting continent to traveller's door steps since 2013.
For more information about advertising have a look at the attached Rate Card.
Our website
www.discover-asia-magazine.com for more information about the magazine.
Thank you for your time and looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Emma Walker
Advertising Manager
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