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created on 02/04/2012 | http://fubar.com/happy-stuffs/b346268 | 1 followers

posted on 11/10/2012&nbs-08:00;@&nbs-08:00;04:11&nbs-08:00;pm

Scams and Spams hitting Artfire and other Art venues
http://fubar.com/scams-and-spams-hitting-artfire-and-other-art-venues/b346268-1186047

So, I received this message late last night in my Artfire mail

Hello greeningdrivecreations,

Patron171715 sent you the following message while browsing Photograph "Wish You Were Here" 24" x 36" color canvas print .

Photograph "Wish You Were Here" 24" x 36" color canvas print

"Hello seller,i came across your item on artfire,I'm interested in immediate purchase of your item.

1) Is the item still available for sale?

2)Are you the real owner of the item?

3) What is the present condition of the item?

4) Do you accept PAYPAL as your mode of payment?

5) what is the final asking price?

Kindly get back to me with your reply to my private email :

( larryellison805@yahoo.com )

hope to read from you soon.

Best Regards.
" — Patron171715

It smelled a bit fishy to me. So, I googled the email address and guess what?? I’m correct; this “guy” is bad news. They are part of a HUGE PayPal scam and several pages are suggesting deleting the email immediately. I encourage all artists and sellers to be EXTREMELY careful of spam and fraud. If ANYTHING makes you think “fishy” GOOGLE IT/THEM.

I also recommend you like/follow “Stop Art Scams” on facebook.

Scammers are going to begin hitting us hard, Artisans. So, BE SMART and don’t jump into things. I know it is exciting to think a large/expensive piece of your artwork, but remember you must protect it and yourself!

Xxoo

~Summer

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