I apologize for not being able to find this on my own. I received a message through my art Website from a Jackson Greene.
Date: Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 at 10:35pm
From: Jackson Greene [mailto:jacksongreene007@yahoo.com]
Sent from IP address 154.66.37.96
Hello There,
My name is Jackson Greene from California. I actually observed my wife has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess she likes your piece of work. I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, You are doing a great job. I would like to purchase one of your Paintings "[name inserted here]", as a surprise to my wife on our anniversary. Also, let me know if you accept CHECK as mode of Payment.
Thanks and best regards
Jackson.
Seems scammy to me, but I couldn’t verify on your Stop Art Scams Blog. Which is a wonderful service you’ve taken on!
The wording includes a sentence like Steven Leavitt’s though. Agreed?
Best,
Dale
Hahaha. I received the same email last night. They're always the same: wife saw your work, want it to be a surprise, anniversary... I figured I'd strong him along and replied, "No checks". Sent a detailed PayPal solution this morning. Claims to be out in the middle of the ocean. Last time, a different scammerer claimed to be in a submarine!!! I wasn't born yesterday!
ReplyDeleteHaha, got the same from Jackson Banks a couple of days ago, except he directly offered Paypal as mode of payment...
ReplyDeleteYes, scammers will do one of two things typically when they "offer" to pay by paypal (hoping to further lure the victim into thinking it must be a legitimate sale). They will offer to pay by paypal and then come up with some reason why paypal is not working for them and offer to pay by check instead (getting them back to their counterfeit check standard method), or they will attempt to send a phishing email that looks EXACTLY like a paypal email that says the money was received and deposited in your paypal account. But if you go manually check your account, it is not. They are hoping victims never check before wiring money to the (non-existent) shipping company, which is just them at the other end.
ReplyDeleteI just got the exact same email from a Jackson Banks today myself. Grr. Thanks so much for creating this blog and helping other artists!
ReplyDeleteI just got this one from Meagan Sardana:
ReplyDeleteHello There,
My name is Meagan Sardana from California. I actually observed my husband has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess he likes your piece of work. I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, You are doing a great job. I would like to purchase one of your Archival pigment ink print as a surprise to my husband on our anniversary. Also, let me know if you accept CHECK as mode of Payment.
Thanks and best regards
To add to the information above, I checked my website active log at the time I received the email and someone from Nigeria was looking at the page of the piece "Meagan" mention and at my contact page.
DeleteKatie, thank you for creating this blog and taking the time help others!
I just had two seemlingly esrnest emails from DENNIS POTTER (dennispotter101@gmail.com) explaining he was an ocean engineer but observed his wife checking out our website and could I send some recommendations for $500-1500. I was suspicious and the second email confirmed my fears: here he wanted all my info so he could send a check to me and then he would arrange pick up. I didn't give him anything except "Your scam has been reported to the authorities and several online at scam sites. The district attorney's office will follow up."
ReplyDeleteThis is the EXACT verbatim letter I received last week from a Potter Dennis from South Carolina. His E mail address is PotterDennis101@gmail.com .
ReplyDeleteAlso a Teresa Raleigh from Crete Greece wanted 2 paintings . She wanted to send me a third party payment through Quick Books for the shippers she supposedly chose to use. Red flags went up, had to close down my account so the funds wouldn't be credited, hours on the phone , MasterCard confirmed the C.C. she used was invalid and to call the police. Her info: ts.raleigh@aol.com
leigh00700@aol.com. BEWARE!
Thank you for creating this blog ! Never to be duped again!!
ReplyDeleteI received the very same email but from Jackson Banks. I have had him send 2 phony checks by registered mail and now he is sending me a signed artist Agreement. His IP address is from Nigeria but the mail comes from Tacoma. I intend to continue to have him run back and forth to the post office for a while more then I will send him a notification of my death and he will get to file paperwork his 30 thousand dollars back. These guy are never that smart so it is easy to jerk them around.They can't even think up an original scam
ReplyDeleteReceived something similar today:
ReplyDeleteMy name is Daniel Pearson from Illinois Califonia. I have been on the lookout for some artworks lately in regards to I and my wife's anniversary which is just around the corner. I stormed on some of your works which i found quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit your doing quite an impressive job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do.
With that being said, I would like to purchase one of your works as a surprise gift to my wife in honor of our upcoming wedding anniversary. It would be of help if you could send some pictures of your piece of works, with their respective prices and sizes, which are ready for immediate (or close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of $500 to $4000.
I look forward to reading from you in a view to knowing more about your pieces of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know if you accept check as a means of payment.
I received an identical email from a David Dickerson from Gadsden, Alabama. Email - dcwears38@gmail.com
DeleteI just received an identical email from a bill nelson from Hawaii.
DeleteEmail: billnelson6555@gmail.com
I want to warn of the scams being carried out by the couple of thieves: Philippe Ballesio and Rosaline Ballesio, they manage the companies: Btcmt4 and others, those companies that offer services that do not work. They charge money in advance and then the systems they sell stop working, many people are reporting being scammed by these people, please report them
ReplyDeleteMy scam email! Fresh.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Adams Johnson from Syracuse New York. I have been on the lookout for some artworks lately in regards to I and my wife's anniversary which is just around the corner. I stormed on some of your works which i found quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit your doing quite an impressive job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do.
With that being said, I would like to purchase one of your works as a surprise gift to my wife in honor of our upcoming wedding anniversary. It would be of help if you could send some pictures of your piece of works, with their respective prices and sizes, which are ready for immediate (or close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of $500 to $4000.
I look forward to reading from you in a view to knowing more about your pieces of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know if you accept check as a means of payment.
Ohhh! I got this one!! But from a robby marlon in texas , exact same email hahaha
DeleteI also got this exact one but from craigalbert333@gmail.com in Scottsdale, AZ. Never would have known it was a scam except that I reverse image searched his google profile photo and it was from an Australian man's twitter profile. That had me googling art scams...Thank you for hosting this page! So good not to have to wonder.
DeleteI got a similar one from a Joby Renate email addrsss was jobyrenate102@gmail.com. See below
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
My name is Joby Renate from SC. my wife have been on the lookout for some artworks lately viewing your website on my laptop and i guess she
>likes your piece of work, I'm also impressed and amazed to have seenyour various works too, : ) You are doing a great job. I would like to receive further information about your piece of work and what inspires you. I am very much interested in the purchase of the piece (in subject field above) to surprise my wife. Kindly confirm the >availability for immediate sales.
Thanks and happy new year,
Joby.
Put this name on the list. I did respond to see what would happen. I requested a copy of a driver's license, verifiable address no post office box addresses and cashiers check or take as credit card sales. There was no mention of which painting suspect was interested in. Anyway, when I replied the e-mail address was not deliverable. It confirmed my suspicions. I get about 2 to 3 e-mails like this a year. Usually I don't respond. But I had time on my hands and thought I would go fishing....
Me too! But the name is Derrick Hallfield.
ReplyDeleteOne more for your list:
ReplyDeleteHello There,
My name is Pamela Mcallister from Georgia. I actually observed my husband has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess he likes your piece of work. I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, You are doing a great job. I would like to purchase '' tomorrow is another day • w12" x h16" • oil on wood • (2018) ''. as a surprise to my husband on our anniversary. Also, let me know if you accept CHECK as mode of Payment.
Thanks and best regards
Pamela Mcallister
Yup I got the same Pamela mcallister email.....
ReplyDeleteHi, I got this scam try-out last week:
ReplyDelete“my wife have been on the lookout
for some artworks lately viewing your website on my laptop and i guess
she likes your piece of work, I'm also impressed and amazed to have
seen your various works too, : ) You are doing a great job. I would
like to receive further information about your piece of work and what
inspires you. I am very much interested in the purchase of the piece
(in subject field above) to surprise my wife. Kindly confirm the
availability for immediate sales.
Thanks ,”
I received the Jackson Banks scam mail thru my website. I am thankful for those who publicize these scams. It made it easy to discern that is what his message was and ignore.
ReplyDeleteI got the Pamela Mcallister message word for word, except for the title of the art work. She should have capitalized the A in Mcallister for one thing. Your piece of work also sounds alien.
ReplyDeleteJust got a fresh one from Ralphtalker@gmail.com, with the same email copy:
ReplyDeleteMessage: Good morning to you, I am Ralph Talker from United State,I actually observed my wife has been viewing your website on my laptop and I guess she likes some of your Art piece, I must also say you are doing great job. I would like to know what inspired that work. I am very much interested in the purchase to surprise my wife.
Just got a variation on this (a wife citing her husband) It sounded fishy from the start, but thank you for this cite to keep things clear:
ReplyDeleteName: Whiteney Jackson Email Address: whiteneyjackson1383@yahoo.com
Hello There,
My Name is Whiteney Jackson from Washington DC. I actually observed my Husband has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess he likes your piece of work. I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, You are doing a great job. I would like to purchase one of your Recent Works "THE KEY IS IN THE WINDOW", as a surprise to my Husband on our anniversary. Also, let me know if you accept CHECK as mode of Payment.
Thanks and best regards
Whiteney.
I just had an email from 'Meagan Sardana in California'. Email address meagan.sardana1966@gmail.com. Googled her name and your thread came up. Thanks for the warning!
ReplyDeleteYes, I just received Whiteney Jackson's email, from Washington, DC, this morning, That husband of hers likes lots of art works!
ReplyDeleteIt IS pretty funny when you see the same "story" over and over again.
ReplyDeleteI received Whiteney Jackson's email today...
ReplyDeleteSounded legit until I googled her name and various threads popped up.
I received one from Whitney Jackson on the same day! Busy criminals. Thank you for this blog.
DeleteMessage Details:
Name: Whiteney Jackson
Email: whiteneyjackson1383@yahoo.com
Subject: "Title1" And "Title2" - Acrylic on Canvas
Message: Hello There,
My Name is Whiteney Jackson from Washington DC. I actually observed my Husband has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess he likes your piece of work. I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, You are doing a great job. I would like to purchase Two of your Abstracts "Title1" And "Title2" - Acrylic on Canvas", as a surprise to my Husband on our anniversary. Also, let me know if you accept CHECK as mode of Payment.
Thanks and best regards
Whiteney.
I received this email on Aug 1 2019 which sounds the same as all the others. I am a novice artist but thought it sounded strange. I greatly appreciate the input from the community on this website which helped me know for sure- thank you! Email follows:
ReplyDeleteMy name is Linda Benthley from New York. I have been on the lookout for some artworks lately in regards to I and my Husband's anniversary which is just around the corner. I stormed on some of your works which i found quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit your doing quite an impressive job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do.
With that being said, I would like to purchase a surprise gift to my Husband in honor of our upcoming wedding anniversary. It would be of help if you could send some pictures of your piece of works, with their respective prices and sizes, which are ready for immediate (or close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of $500 to $3,500.
I look forward to reading from you in a view to knowing more about your pieces of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know if you accept check as a means of payment.
Regards,
Linda Benthley
My artist friend just got one from Whitney Jackson too.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I happened upon this page! I received an email similar to the rest of these a few days ago. I thought the huge range in price range, the fact that none of my works were referenced, and the generic "I must admit your doing quite an impressive job" sentences were red flags and googled the first few sentences to verify if it was a scam. Glad I dodged that bullet. Email as follows:
ReplyDeleteMy name is Madison judith from Chicago. I have been on the lookout for some artworks lately in regards to I and my Husband's anniversary which is just around the corner. I stormed on some of your works which i found quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit your doing quite an impressive job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do.
With that being said, I would like to purchase a surprise gift to my Husband in honor of our upcoming wedding anniversary. It would be of help if you could send some pictures of your piece of works, with their respective prices and sizes, which are ready for immediate (or close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of $500 to $3,500.
I look forward to reading from you in a view to knowing more about your pieces of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know if you accept check as a means of payment.
Regards,
Madison judith
I knew this was off when I read it and now Google confirmed it.
ReplyDeleteGreat website!
whiteneyjackson1383@yahoo.com
Hello There,
My Name is Whiteney Jackson from Washington DC. I actually observed my Husband has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess he likes your piece of work. I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, You are doing a great job. I would like to purchase one of your Artworks Available and ready for sale in your studio at moment, as a surprise to my Husband on our anniversary. Also, let me know if you accept CHECK as mode of Payment.
Received this email:
ReplyDeleteHello There,
My name is Susan Boyer from Indianapolis . I actually observed my husband has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess he likes your piece of work. I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, You are doing a great job. I would like to purchase [ title, size of artwork]. as a surprise to my husband on our anniversary. Also, let me know if you accept CHECK as mode of Payment.
Thanks and best regards
Susan Boyer
Me Too! Thank you for exposing these scammers. These instructions below from email are not reasonable in any universe. To get one to divulge more information is also alien.
ReplyDelete__________
Looking Towards Colorado II - 2013, 12" x 9"
Inbox
x
whiteney jackson
5:42 AM (December 1 2019)
to me
Dear Susan,
Thanks for the message, I have view the images you sent to me. Will purchase the "Looking Towards Colorado II - 2013, 12" x 9". I must tell you I intend to give my Husband a surprise with the immediate purchase of the piece. Also If you'd like to know, I'm relocating to Canada soon and our wedding anniversary is fast approaching. So I'm trying to gather some good stuff to make this event a surprise one. I am buying the piece as part of gifts to him (quickly before someone else grabs it). Kindly email me the asking price asap. I would authorize a Check to you for the payment. As regarding shipping, you don't have to worry about that in order not to leave any clue to my Husband for the surprise. as soon as you receive and cash the check, my shipping agent (who is also moving my Truck and Properties) will contact you to arrange for the pick-up. I would have handled this much differently if I'd been at home but at the moment, am on training voyage to the North Atlantic Ocean, (I'm a Civil Marine Engineer) with new hires who are fresh from graduate school and won't be back for another couple of weeks.
Regards,
Whiteney Jackson.
PS: In the meantime, kindly get back to me with your full Name as you want it to appear on the check, Address where you want the check delivered by courier service including your zip code and phone number, so the check can be sent right away.
My scammer's name is Ode Johnson, QLD Australia ( an American with a partner in Australia), same story
ReplyDeleteI received a Susan Boyer scam email as well
ReplyDeleteSusan.boyer69@gmail.com
I got the same one from "Susan Boyer" this morning. Funny how they have been using the exact same wording since 2018 according to this blog and haven't bothered to clean up the typos and bad grammar. I get one of these similar come ons about once every 6 months different angles all nefarious. Pretty easy to spot.
ReplyDeleteReceived an identical email two weeks ago for three of my paintings viewed on my website by an Ashley Jackson, ashleyjac436@gmail.com, with a budget between 2500 and 7000. Let the seller beware! Best, Andrea
ReplyDeleteI got exact same message today -
ReplyDeleteMy name is Ashley Jackson from Conway, Arkansas . I have been on the lookout for some artworks lately in regards to I and my wife's anniversary which is just around the corner. I stormed on some of your works which i found quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit your doing quite an impressive job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do.
With that being said, I would like to purchase some of your works as a surprise gift to my wife in honor of our upcoming wedding anniversary. It would be of help if you could send some pictures of your piece of works, with their respective prices and sizes, which are ready for immediate (or close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of $1500 to $7000.
I look forward to reading from you in a view to knowing more about your pieces of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know if you accept check as a means of payment.
Best regards,
Jackson.
Just received the same email from ashleyjac436@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi I also received the Ashley Jackson scam email ashleyjac436@gmail
ReplyDeletecom. I really appreciate being able to check it all out on this page. Thank you.
Just recieved the same exact email from "Ashley Jackson". I felt something was fishy and looked up the email address. Glad I found this thread!
ReplyDeleteGot the same thing today from "Ashley Jackson" (ashleyjac436@gmail.com). It's good to post about your encounters so that when people google either the email or the person's name, the results are on the first page for this thread!
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My name is Ashley Jackson from Conway, Arkansas . I have been on the lookout for some artworks lately in regards to I and my wife's anniversary which is just around the corner. I stormed on some of your works which i found quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit your doing quite an impressive job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do.
With that being said, I would like to purchase some of your works as a surprise gift to my wife in honor of our upcoming wedding anniversary. It would be of help if you could send some pictures of your piece of works, with their respective prices and sizes, which are ready for immediate (or close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of $1500 to $7000.
I look forward to reading from you in a view to knowing more about your pieces of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know if you accept check as a means of payment.
Best regards,
Jackson.
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so yeah, scam with different $ values.
I got the same mail today. I'm wondering if I can get more information out of this scammer or should I just ignore them?
ReplyDeleteI would recommend just ignore them. Delete the email and forget about it. They typically operate in well practiced groups and it is unlikely you will learn anything real about their identity or location. And no authorities will do anything because no monetary loss has occurred (I'm glad!). So best to best delete it and move on.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I found your blog! This week I received a similar story email from "David Larson" . We exchanged emails to the point where he is ready to send a check and asked for my address and phone#. (see below) Lots of red flags! Thank you for putting together this information!
ReplyDeleteFirst Email
Message: Aloha Stone!
How are you doing? I am David Larson from Wichita, Kansas. I have been on the lookout for artworks in regards to my wife's and my wedding anniversary which is just around the corner. I stormed on to some of your works which I find quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit you are doing quite an amazing job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do.
That being said, I would like to purchase one or two of your works as a surprise gift to my wife. It would be of great help if you could send me pictures of your piece of work, with their respective prices and sizes, ready for immediate (or close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of $1000 to $5000.
I look forward to reading from you in a view to knowing more about your piece of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know if you accept checks as a means of payment?
Best Regards.
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Last Email
Hello Lisa,
Thank you for getting back to me. You have lovely pieces! I like them because they speak volume. Having carefully looked through the pictures of your works. I have chosen the piece ( "QUENCH" 24X32" Giclee Print & "LACORUNA WELCOME" 24X36" ). I am presently working on my relocation to the Philippines soon, thus, I'm doing everything possible to make this event quite a memorable one.
My wife handles the family bank cards and Paypal transactions so I am choosing a check to keep this a complete surprise as intended. Consequently, I would authorize a check to you for the payment of the chosen piece of work as soon as I have your; Full name and contact address ( preferably for US Mail delivery no P.O box ).
Soon as you receive the check and it clears in your bank, I will have my personal shipping agent (who is also moving my other properties) contact you to arrange for shipping/pick up of the piece from you. This is to avoid my wife receiving it if being directly shipped to my address which could ruin the surprise for the wedding anniversary.
Kindly send me your cell number where I can reach you in your email.
Thanks and best regards,
David Larson.
Oh no, I got one of these emails for the first time and didn't realize this was a scam until I had already sent him my mailing address. What's gonna happen?
ReplyDeleteNothing further now that you know. They will likely attempt to send you a check (which will be counterfeit) for the amount plus a whole bunch for their "shipper" (who is non-existent) and ask you to send the shipping amount to their fake shipper via wire transfer (it's just them at the other end of that wire transfer).
ReplyDeleteSo don't do it. Just ghost them now. Don't reply, block their email, don't even look at their follow-up email. They play a numbers game and will soon move on to their next potential victims.
It's possible they will add your name, email, address to common scammer lists that get passed around, so you may see more attempts on you, but you are educated now so don't reply to any of these type of requests...
I'm glad you didn't lose any money.
I received a similar email from Samuel Preston, samuelpreston101@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHello ,
I really appreciate it ! i am Samuel Preston from USA , would like to buy your art piece for our upcoming anniversary , am buying the item as a gift for my wife want to make it a surprise to her , I'm fascinated by your level of creativity and inspiration , would like to receive further information about original works you have for sale and your location: ) . regards , Samuel
Got my first art scam inquiry today, from TAYE DIGGS in RICHMOND : ) Email address: tayediggs570@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHow are you? I am Taye Diggs from Richmond, VA. I have been on the lookout for some artworks lately in regards to my wife and my anniversary which is just around the corner. I came across some of your works which I found quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit you're doing quite an impressive job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do.
With that being said, I would like to purchase some of your works as a surprise gift to my wife in honor of our upcoming wedding anniversary. It would be of help if you could send some pictures of your piece of work, with their respective prices and sizes, which are ready for immediate (or close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of $1000 to $5000.
I look forward to reading from you in view of knowing more about your pieces of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know if you will accept a check as a means of payment?
Best Regards.
Here’s a very different one from “Taye Diggs” same email: tayediggs570@gmail.com
DeleteMy name is Taye Diggs, I am an academic event organizer and I'm hearing impaired, i hope you treat me like any of your other customers and my disability doesn't affect our dealings. I got your contact details online, I need the service of an artist or illustrator/cartoonist to work on a project for an upcoming workshop, I'll give the idea of what I need to be illustrated/drawn and you can get back to me with the price to get it done, I'll pay your fees up front if you want. Please get back to me for more details.
Warm regards.
Taye Diggs.
Ah yes, I've seen this variation on occasion. They are trying to set up a "story" as to why they would not get on the phone or zoom so they wouldn't have to be seen, which would blow their scam. I am so glad you didn't fall for this! Thanks for sharing.
DeleteTaye Diggs back at it again! It’s a real shame, Hollywood must not be treating him right 😂
DeleteDear Susie,
My name is Taye, an academic event organizer. Please note I am hearing impaired.
I hope this email finds you well. I am requesting an artist who specializes in illustration or drawing. I am writing to inquire about your interest and availability in assisting me on a project that requires illustration for an upcoming workshop.
The project is expected to run in 16 weeks, and we are looking for an artist who can create illustrations that align with the theme of the workshop. The illustrations will be used as visual aids for the participants and will be printed on handouts, slides, and other materials.
We are looking for an artist who has a unique style and can bring creativity to the project. As such, we would like to commission you to create the illustrations for us. We have a budget of $1000 for each piece, and we are looking to commission several pieces from you over the course of the project.
Please let me know if you are interested in this project and want more information. We can schedule a meeting to discuss further details and answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Taye Diggs.
Just got this same exact message from tayediggs570@gmail.com a few weeks ago
DeleteA new one from Taye Diggs
DeleteMy name is Taye, an academic event organizer. Please note that I am hearing impaired.
I hope this email finds you well. I am requesting an artist who specializes in illustration or drawing. I am writing to inquire about your interest and availability in assisting me on a project that requires illustration for an upcoming workshop.
The project is expected to run in 16 weeks, and we are looking for an artist who can create illustrations that align with the theme of the workshop. The illustrations will be used as visual aids for the participants and will be printed on handouts, slides, and other materials.
We are looking for an artist who has a unique style and can bring creativity to the project. As such, we would like to commission you to create the illustrations for us. We have a budget of $1,200 for each piece, and we are looking to commission several pieces from you over the course of the project.
Please let me know if you are interested in this project and want more information. We can schedule a meeting to discuss further details and answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Second Email:
Thank you for your interest in this project. These illustrations are to be used for a presentation in a workshop coming up soon.
The title of the workshop is MONKEYPOX DISEASE: PRECAUTION AND PREVENTION.
The illustrations will be used in a lecture and the sole aim of the workshop is to enlighten the more youthful ages on the impending risks of staying away from precautionary measures and to show them the subsequent outcome of not safeguarding themselves against the monkeypox infection.
We are living in the age of technological advancement, and the world is changing. We can’t overemphasize the need to show the more youthful age the significance of better approaches for safeguarding themselves and proper social association. Therefore, this workshop is vital, and I will make sure that participants are enlightened.
The participants are students between the ages of 15-18. I require your service to illustrate the under-listed scenarios.
NOTE: Please make it
1.) Horizontal (landscape) presentation
2.) Animated Cartoon styled
3.) The illustrations ought to fit on standard letter size (8.50 x 11.00 inches) and be delivered in a printed-out form.
I want exclusive rights/perpetuity to printed artworks. These illustrations will be handed out to each participant in printed form, so I want the illustrations to paint a vivid picture of the theme of the workshop. Also note that the workshop will be in two phases.
We have 4 illustrations in Phase One to be finished in 7 weeks.
Then, 4 more illustrations in Phase Two are due for submission before the final event in 14 weeks.
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase one:
* The cemetery with tombstones and a caption that says " Died of Disbelief"
* A gathering of male and female health workers wearing a medical face mask that covers the mouth and nose.
* An older lady taking the vaccine sitting on a seat.
*A group (not more than 7) Maintain a safe distance from others (at least 1 meter)
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase Two:
* A gathering of 5 youthful and elderly folks in a line and social distance.
* A sick female patient on a hospital bed in a hospital setting.
* A bold lettering design ( Typography ) that states “Stay away from contact with contaminated animals (especially sick or dead animals)”
* One male and one female washing their hands using soap and water.
The budget for the project is $1,200 per illustration. Absolute: 8 Illustrated works of art. ( Total cost: $9,600.00).
Kindly get back to me on the proposition and representation above. Additionally, let me know whether the cost per piece is fine with you. If it’s not, do tell me your cost statement so we can bargain and work everything out.
I look forward to your acknowledgement and reading from you soon.
Thanks and warm regards
Just received one from:
ReplyDeleteellen.morris0205@outlook.com
blocked the email
I just got one from Ellen Morris 8/15/22. I thought it sounded “fishy”, so checked here. Thanks for the heads up. Why artists?
DeleteYes last night I received the exact same email from Jackson Carter…
ReplyDeleteHello from Italy.
ReplyDeleteA few months ago I received two similar emails from these two contacts:
samuelpreston101@gmail.com
gyuri.hollosy04@gmail.com
I did a little research on internet and I found that they are attempts at frote. They contact you interested in purchasing your artwork, but it's actually a scam as they want to get paid up front. Be careful and do not send any of your works.
All the best.
Just got an email from this samuel preston (samuelpreston101@gmail.com) .... sad story to scam ( hard working and poor) artists... hang them high....;-(
ReplyDeleteThe scammer are blocked now, thank you for inform about this.
ashleyjac436@gmail.com Received one from this dude! Same thing,.. wife anniversary, same verbatim… blah blah blah
ReplyDeleteIt is samuelpreston3000 and samuelpreston1000 now.
ReplyDeleteFrom South Carolina, shipping engineer in the North Atlantic, soon to be relocated to Ukraine.
I just received an enquiry from samuelpreston3000@gmail.com last night. He wants to buy a present for his wife...
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Greetings ,
I am Samuel Preston from South Carolina, am very much interested in the purchase your Art piece for Anniversary to surprise my wife Thanks. I look forward to reading from you about what inspires you original works you have for sale and your location: ) Asap . Regards , Sam .
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I'll post an update if he write me back.
Got a request for my "arts" from "Mark Dave". Are they even trying with these names anymore? LOL I don't even make pictures. I make videos.
ReplyDeleteMark Dave
10:01 AM (1 hour ago)
to me
Hello,
My name is Mark from Miami FL, am looking for some arts online. I found your contact while searching and would like to purchase some of your work for my wife as a surprise gift for our 20th anniversary. Kindly send pictures and prices of some of your arts which are ready for immediate sales within the price range $500- $5000. I hope to see more available artworks in your inventory.
Regards,
Mark
Yeah, I'm not even responding to this.
This scam is wild, I'm glad I found this post. I got this one through a contact form service on our website for one of our products, which is usually pretty good at filtering out the nonsense.
ReplyDeleteGreetings ,
I am Samuel Preston from South Carolina, am very much interested in the purchase your Art piece for Anniversary to surprise my wife Thanks. I look forward to reading from you about what inspires you original works you have for sale and your location: ) Asap . Regards , Sam .
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samuelpreston3000@gmail.com
I wish I found this post before I emailed back and forth with this scammer.
ReplyDeletesame email, Samuel Preston, mine is from Atlanta (but then he's in the Ukraine and on a ship or something...)
i got this last night:
ReplyDeleteMessage Details:
First Name: Ashley Jackson
Email: ashleyjac436@gmail.com
Add a message: My name is Ashley Jackson from Washington DC.I have been on the lookout for some artworks lately in regards to I and my wife's anniversary which is just around the corner. I stormed on some of your works which i found quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit your doing quite an impressive job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do.
With that being said, I would like to purchase some of your works as a surprise gift to my wife in honor of our upcoming wedding anniversary. It would be of help if you could send some pictures of your piece of works, with their respective prices and sizes, which are ready for immediate (or close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of $1000 to $6000.
I look forward to reading from you in a view to knowing more about your pieces of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know if you accept check as a means of payment.
Best regards,
Jackson.
These are few of the emails we got. SCAM SCAM SCAM!
ReplyDelete1st email:
Ellen Morris
ellen.morris0205@gmail.com
Thu, Nov 4 at 3:45 PM
Hello There,
My name is Ellen Morris from Seattle WA. I actually observed that my husband has been viewing your website on my laptop and I guess he likes your piece of work. I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, You are doing a great job. I would like to purchase this artwork as a surprise to my husband on our anniversary. Also, let me know if you accept CHECK as mode of Payment.
Thanks and best regards
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2nd email:
Ellen Morris
ellen.morris0205@gmail.com
Thu, Nov 4 at 7:37 PM
Hi,
Thanks for your response, I must tell you I intend to give my husband a surprise with the immediate purchase of the piece 50 x 75-$2,450 . Also If you'd like to know, I'm relocating to Canada soon and our wedding anniversary is fast approaching. So I'm trying to gather some good stuff to make this event a surprise one. I am buying the piece as part of gifts to him (quickly before someone else grabs it). i will authorize a CHECK to you for the payment.
As regarding shipping, you don't have to worry about that in order not to leave any clue to my husband for the surprise.My shipping agent (who is also moving my Truck and my Properties) will contact you to arrange for the pick-up of the piece (this is to avoid my husband receiving it,if been shipped directly to my address would ruin the surprise for this event). You both have to sign a proof of pick up at the most. So as soon as you receive the CHECK and it clears in your bank, my shipping agent will get intouch..
As regarding payment, I would like to inform you, that my husband handles the family credit card/bank and PayPal transaction. So i would authorize a CHECK to you for the payment.
Regards,
Ellen Morris
PS: In the meantime, kindly get back to me with your FULL NAME as you want it to appear on the CHECK, ADDRESS (PHYSICAL ADDRESS PLS..FedEx does not deliever to P.O.BOX ) where you want the CHECK delivered by courier service including your ZIPCODE and MOBILE NUMBER, so the CHECK can be sent at the earliest.
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3rd email:
Ellen Morris
Mon, Nov 15 at 8:20 AM
I’m sorry I can not call at this time because my spouse would get to know about this as it was supposed to be a surprise.
Does this have anything to do with depositing of your check? Please let me know.
Proceed and make the deposit so we can proceed.
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4th email:
Ellen Morris
Mon, Nov 15 at 8:40 AM
I totally understand your concerns. I know sending payment by means of PayPal or Venmo requires a sending fees which would be deducted from my money (the $5,000). Also, since my pick up representative would be picking up, you would only need to let me know the pick up address and the piece would be picked up for onward delivery.
My pick up representative doubles as the one in charge of our surprise anniversary event so the additional funds is for pick up/shipping and handling as well as to get the venue booked.(you don’t have to bother about all these)
I trust I have answered all your questions. Get back once it’s deposited.
Best Regards
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Just received one from samuel preston 🤣. He thinks i'm sending 5 of my originals to him again for his wife's anniversary 🤣. These people are wild. Thanks for the blog. He had no presence on insta or fb and when i asked questions he was very vague.
ReplyDeletesamuelpreston7000@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteme too. He almost got me but i found your site. thank you
Just received from Ellen Morris (ellen.morris0205@gmail.com):
ReplyDeleteHello There,
My name is Ellen Morris from Seattle WA. I actually observed that my husband has been viewing your website on my laptop and I guess he likes your piece of work. I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, You are doing a great job. I would like to purchase '' xx''. as a surprise to my husband on our anniversary. Also, let me know if you accept CHECK as mode of Payment.
Thanks and best regards
Yup. Scam. Same content format has been circulating for DECADES! Thanks for sharing this one.
ReplyDeletemine was from Ellen Morris (Same copy with Husband looking @ laptop).... woke me up EARLY on this Sunday morning, thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteI just had the same exact wording also from Ellen Morris. Thanks for this site!.
DeleteYep, just happened to me for the first time! Came through my website. Upon emailing him back , the exact wording was used to pick out the pictures he wanted to buy. Thank God I found you guys!
ReplyDeleteIt came from BillCFincher@gmail.com
Even had a picture!
Thanks for sharing. A reverse search of that picture will very likely show that they are using a picture of someone else they stole off the internet. Glad you did not fall for this scam.
ReplyDeleteJust got same email from Ellen Morris
ReplyDeleteThere's a new art scam where buyer wants you to sell your art as ntf through scam website. You'll lose at least the gas fee you pay, which is usually few hundred dollars. One of these sites is platinumbullnfts.
ReplyDeleteSomeone should write about this type of scam, because it's new and people fall for it quite easily.
Excellent heads up! I do need to write about this more. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYes please write about it, because I have been trying to find information about it, but haven't found much yet. Not enough people are talking and writing about it. So these scammers are free to scam. I can email you more details if you want.
DeleteYes, share the steps of this version of the scam for us so we can see how you saw it work. I'll write some NFT "heavies" and see what they have seen happen in this space.
DeleteJust emailed you, hopefully you get it.
DeleteWow, Got almost verbatim the same scammy comment / interest 11/2021. Glad I ignored it, but on a whim did a google search of the email address and it took me here. Thank you Google!
DeleteI just got this scammy email:
DeleteFrom:
Stephanie Walker
stephaniewalker8765@gmail.com
Subject:
Art purchase
Message:
Hello Dear , **my full name**
I hope you're well. My name is Stephanie Walker, The creativity in your artwork is truly inspiring. It’s refreshing to see such a unique approach.
I'm impressed by the way you've used color, it's captivating and i would love to explore the possibility of purchasing some of your work to feature in our collection. I believe your art will resonate with the audience.
Looking forward to the possibility of working together.
Best regards.
Really? I got the exactly same email from the same email address stephaniewalker8765@gmail.com for my artwork.
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