Back in November I got a scam email from Sarah Blair <[email protected]> and I just got another one from Adam Johnson <[email protected]> so I’m publishing them here as a warning to others. Always google any email address you find suspicious – and be suspicious.
I was almost tricked the first time but could tell from email responses that it was a scam. If you get this in Gmail then report it as phishing and you can also file a report with the FBI/ic3.
Here’s the scam: The person wants to buy art, sends a check for more than the asking price saying something like they are “sorry her husband had made a terrible mistake and over paid”. They want the artist to cash it and send them the difference. So they get your money with a bad cashier’s check, you owe the bank, and depending on the timing they get your art.
Here’s other online complaints about these “I want to buy your art” scams.
- http://jeannewilliamson.blogspot.com
- http://camplinart.blogspot.com
- https://www.facebook.com/NoyesArtGallery
Here’s the text of the first email:
Hope this message finds you well. I saw these creative works on your website and i will like you to get back with more details if they are still available for purchase.
Motion Study #1373 (Hiroo) and Motion Study #4254 (Pompidou)
I will appreciate an urgent reply.
Best Regards,
Sarah Blair.
Here’s the text of the second email:
Hi,
My name is Adam, I found your Work of arts to be appealing. I am very impressed with it and would be interested in purchasing it .
Could you please send your website to me and let me know your available pieces,a price list and payment options . I’m an art lover/collector and I’m collecting for my personal collections.****.I want any art work at the range of $400 to $500.
Regards.Notice that i have a shipper already and my method of payment is Check.
Adam
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