Michael Johnson
Complaint 217293 Details

Hi I've been trying to look at who to contact about a scam artist named "Michael Johnson". While he was not able to swindle me of anything I am concerned for artist/bands he may try to prey upon. He may be on to trying to steal peoples identities. After a couple of exchanges through any online medium he emails a"contract" he sends to artist he wants to sign to Ash International Records (which is a real entity but doesn't sign acts). Towards the end of the agreement which is poorly written; he states he needs the artists/bands to submit to a background check in which it's insinuated he would need a social security number to process it. He claims to have a U.K number but called me from a Florida number: (239) 234-4377

The following messages we're received from Michael after a few exchanges with the culprit:

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Dear Artist,
We are Ash International Records; we are registered label and have been operating with great success in the music industry in bringing up many young and talented upcoming artists. For now we really need some new artists in all kind of genre. For some new deal, we check through your profile and your songs, we really have interest in them. So we will like to invite you to our audition which will be coming up in UK on the 10th April, 2013
You can reach the A&R Director on the following as we will like to hear more of your songs and know about you and your group (if available).
Michael Johnson
Ash International Records
A&R Department
T +44 702 406 0585
[email protected]
Regards,
Ash International Records

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Dear Artist,

Welcome to our next audition season which is coming up in UK on the 10th April, 2013. We will like you to tell us about yourself in respect to your musical career and also provide the below information's for assessment.

PLEAS PROVIDE THE BELOW INFORMATION'S FOR ASSESSMENT:
Name:
Group/Personal photo:
Address:
Tel/fax:
Occupation:
Demo/freestyle track of your song(not less than 0:1:25 min recording time)

Note: Assessment takes 48hrs and you will be notify of your status if you qualify
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Regards,

Michael Johnson
Ash International Records
A&R Department
Téléphone /Telephone : +44 793 744 7553
[email protected]

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Dear Orlando,

After the assessment of your song and your information's, we are glad to inform you that Ash International Records has decided to sign one year recording contract with you and also the promotion of your songs. So we will like you to give us your terms and conditions and also your requirements to work with us, if it is acceptable by our management then we can proceed.

We look forward to hear from you ASAP.

Regards

Michael Johnson
Ash International Records
A&R Department
Téléphone /Telephone : +44 793 744 7553
[email protected]

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Thanks for your email, attached is a soft copy of the contract agreement, please review and get back to me if our terms and conditions are acceptable by you so we can proceed.

Await your response.

Regards

Michael Johnson
Ash International Records
A&R Department
Téléphone /Telephone : +44 793 744 7553

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Thanks for your email, please we need a confirmation if the contract terms and conditions are ok with you and you are ready to work with it in good faith, o please kindly review it with your lawyer like you said and get back to us.
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Regards

Michael Johnson
Ash International Records
A&R Department
Téléphone /Telephone : +44 793 744 7553
[email protected]