Hi Kathleen,
Bless you for posting your Art Scam info....
I received a request from jesica001bianchi@yahoo.com Jessica Bianchi from Belaruse, with a request to send two paintings via some shipper in England, (no website, no business listed in the UK) when I called them, their telephone number did not exist, so I surfed on Jessica's name and came up on your blog.... Jessica wanted me to charge her account then send by Western Union $380 to cover the shipment.
it sounds the same with a few different notes, what a song...
do you mind if I pass this bit along to my artist friends?
I also google earthed both the location of Miss Bianchi, and the shipper.... Their locations didn't look right. One a slum in England, definately not a business address for a courier, and the Belaruse address was some kind of apartment complex that was not in a neighborhood where people could afford a $380 rush shipping job.
Peace to you and blessings for your blog
Scammers use the Internet to find new victims. I fight back using the Internet to educate and help artists NOT become victims.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Artist Experience: Jessica Bianchi Scam Email Part II
Speaking of the Jessica Bianchi scam email, here is an email an artist sent me:
Hi, thanks for the warning!! I just received this email from this person so she/he is still active.
ReplyDeleteregards jaap
Hello,
I and my Cousin have interest in purchasing some piece of Art from your gallery hence i will like to know if you sell internationally (Belarus) and also if you accept (Credit Card) as a method of payment,if you do i want you to get back to me with your updated webpage, so that i can make choice of the Art to purchase from your gallery.
Your response is needed so that we can proceed.
I await your response.