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Fraud Allert
I would like to alert artists and craft people of a fraud that is
going around the internet. There are many variations on this theme, but it basically goes like this; A response to one of your adds, or an inquiry about your work is directed to you that goes like this: [ "Hello, Is your art/craft still available for sale and in perfect condition." ] or [ Hello, My name is (xxx ) and I need the purchase of a Photo Artwork. I saw your Advert on (xxx.com.) Can you provide Prints with the following details: Landscape/wildlife photography on any print i.e colour/ black&white matted on 12x24 , or the largest prints you have. I am interested in purchasing any two of these specified. How much does each cost? It is needed for an exhibition in Australia. ] In both cases you will notice that they are rather vague about the descriptions. These people are probably sending out these emails in the hundreds or thousands in the hopes that one or two gullible people will fall for their fraud. They don’t even take the time to check out your work. I always respond to the initial inquiry, because you never know at first who is for real and not. The fraud will usually show up early on. They will answer you back with something like this: [ “Hello Thanks for your response to my enquiry, I am satisfied with the condition of your art/craft and am really interested in the Art/Craft. I will be making the payment by Cashier's check/Money Order but I will include some money on the check/Money Order to cover the moving expenses of the art/craft Due to my tight schedule, I will be sending someone down to pick up the art/craft for me. When you get the payment you deduct your money and have the remaining sent to him via western union or money gram then the person can come down for the pick up. If you are okay with this arrangement kindly provide me with the details below: Full Names: Full address (No P.O. Box): City: Zip Code: State: Home Phone:] The overpayment is a big tip off here. Also these guys never want to meet in person or they are too distant to do so. Any time anyone asks for banking info is another tip off. There is never a need to give out any banking information, and usually there is no need to give out your address on any legitimate transactions. Beware of accepting checks from distant locations. They can pass checks that look legit, but they are worthless. When they go through the bank your bank account number can be delivered back to the originator of the fraudulent check. Check with your bank about any checks that you have questions about. And always make sure you have funds before you deliver anything to anybody that you have any suspicions about. You can contact me @ www.richardnickson.com or www.freeprintablegreetingcards.info |
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