Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Scam Email: Lisa Giroud

Kathleen,

Must be a scam. Thank you for your work:

Lisa Giroud [wilzcharlespp@gmail.com]

8:37 PM (12 hours ago)

Hi,

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.

"Magnified #2   and    Sophie on the Grill

I will appreciate an urgent reply.

Best Regards,
Lisa Giroud.

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I got the same email a few days ago:

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    Subject: Inquiry..
    From: Lisa Giroud

    Hi,

    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.

    [PAINTING NAME ANONYMIZED] and [PAINTING NAME ANONYMIZED]

    I will appreciate an urgent reply.

    Best Regards,
    Lisa Giroud.

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    From: Me

    Hello Lisa,

    I was surprised to hear from you because I haven't actively publicized my website. How did you find it?

    As far as the works in question, I still have them. Are you looking to buy for yourself? We an arrange a studio visit so you can see them in person.

    Best,
    [ME]

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    From: Lisa Giroud

    Hi [ME] ,

    Thanks so much for your response to my query about those creative works. I will like to proceed with the purchase of both pieces . Can you pls confirm the actual size and price of the two pieces so i can know how best to proceed. I will also like to know what inspire you to make the pieces. I think i first saw your work Summer of 2010 .

    I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Best Regards,
    Lisa.

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  2. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    I heard from Lisa today saying she wants to buy my piece. I told her that I would bill her Paypal for the fee and once the amount it received the painting will go out.

    We'll see!

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    1. AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM

      Be careful. Paypal payments can be revoked.

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  3. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    I asked "Lisa Giroud" for a credit card number, address and telephone number and never heard back. Plus sent the e-mails sent to me by the "scammer" to the address that the scammer gave me to mail the artworks - that homeowner has contacted the state police - hopefully the scammer is caught - I'm sick of lunatics wasting my time.

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  4. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Just wanted to let you know that Lisa Giroud, or whoever he/she is, is still attempting to scam artists. I got a similar email recently. I didn't trust it, but let it go as far as receiving payment.

    The check, drawn on a company in Maryland, was sent from a third party in Ohio. It was $800 more than the agreed price of the artwork. When I contacted her, she did just what I expected ... told me to deposit the check, keep the amount of the painting plus shipping, and return the rest along with the painting to yet another address.

    I am trying to contact the company whose name is on the check to let them know, in case their account has been breached.

    Thanks for posting this stuff in your blog. Very helpful to artists. I didn't fall for this one, but unfortunately, another artist friend did a few years ago.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I just got the same inquiry and she is using the name Serena Serena MacDonald as well

    Hi,

    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.

    Hanged Man and Rose , Saguaro and Cathedral

    I will appreciate an urgent reply.

    Best Regards,
    Serena MacDonald.

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