Email scams involving counterfeit money orders looking like they come from the USPS postal service IS mail fraud if you receive one in the mail.
You can check the authenticity of a USPS Money Order by calling the Postal Inspectors at 1-877-876-2455 (option 4 is mail fraud).
If you feel you've been the victim of mail fraud, you can file a complaint at:
https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/forms/MailFraudComplaint.aspx
Scammers use the Internet to find new victims. I fight back using the Internet to educate and help artists NOT become victims.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Scam Email: Henry Walter
Hi Kathleen,
Thanks so much! I was suspicious, but now I know it's a scam. I didn't text him, but I did reply from my yahoo account, one that I rarely use. After reading this, I googled for help and found your blog. Wow! Was your info helpful!
All the best,
Beth
Here's the name: Henry Walter hen.walter1969@gmail.com
Thanks so much! I was suspicious, but now I know it's a scam. I didn't text him, but I did reply from my yahoo account, one that I rarely use. After reading this, I googled for help and found your blog. Wow! Was your info helpful!
All the best,
Beth
Here's the name: Henry Walter hen.walter1969@gmail.com
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Henry Walter,
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Scam Email: Fred Thomas
This is not art related but someone forwarded this to me. It was an interesting example of just how flooded craigslist is with scammers. And typically scammers do not spend money of their own in order to get other people's money, but this scammer spent the cost of placing a fake job ad on craigslist. I don't know if this is true but it is possible they paid for it with a stolen credit card not yet reported that will result in a chargeback for craigslist but in any case, this scammer posted a fake job in order to lure his potential victims in.
The person who forwarded this to me had replied to the job and attached a resume, as any unsuspecting person would. She got this reply back. From the looks of it, it almost looks like they are going after identity theft rather than hard cash but one never knows if a later email will not have the classic step of sending money (with some story as to why) and asking for a large portion to be forwarded to someone else via Western Union... which is just them at the other end. But this scammer would appear to be going after identity theft.
The person who forwarded this to me had replied to the job and attached a resume, as any unsuspecting person would. She got this reply back. From the looks of it, it almost looks like they are going after identity theft rather than hard cash but one never knows if a later email will not have the classic step of sending money (with some story as to why) and asking for a large portion to be forwarded to someone else via Western Union... which is just them at the other end. But this scammer would appear to be going after identity theft.
------ Original Message ------
From : Fred Thomas
Sent : 5/14/2012 9:49 AM
Subject : RE: Part time Admin. Assistant Position
Hello Applicant,
Hope you're having a pleasant day today? You contacted me applying for the position which I advertised on Craigslist. Do take time to go through this introductory mail and feel free to pass any questions on.
Fred Thomas is My name.I have been a Fashion Designer for over 30 years and i have been teaching too and i also has been running a fabrics company for 20 years. I bring a unique teaching style to students which will guarantee creative and fun learning by all student fashion designers while elevating them to new, exciting designers heights that they have only dreamed of.I often conduct LIVE slide/talk lectures on Understanding Exposure, the Art of Seeing, throughout the USA, Great Britain and Asia.At the moment, I am in a work-ship in the England.I will be here for a month after which I will fly down to Philippines for a Live-slide/talk show lectures with some students.
YOUR DUTIES AS MY PERSONAL ASSISTANT.
While I am out of the United State,I need some one who can stand in the gap for me.His/her duties will be the following
1.To receive letters and mails on my behalf.
2.Receive cheques and money orders from clients who want to attend the forth coming workshops or Live shows.
3.Schedule appointments for me.
4.Book my flight tickets.
5.Send letters and mails from my clients.
This position is home-based and flexible part time job,you can be in any location to carry out any of the activities.All you need do is to check your emails twice daily and keep your phone on most times in case i might need to call you from anywhere i may be.I do have a number of things you could help me with this week if you will be available to start.This can act as a stable foundation to our working relationship.Let me know if you have any of the office equipment (If not,I will make arrangements to send them to your address
Printer:
Personal Laptop/Desktop:
Internet Access:
Scanner:
Fax machine:
Laminator:
Paper Cutter:
For proper review(since i am not available now to set up a face-to-face interview) supply out correctly the information below .
FIRST NAME ......................LAST NAME...................
ADDRESS.................
CITY ............STATE............................
ZIP CODE............COUNTRY..................
PHONE NUMBER (S) ........................
PRESENT OCCUPATION..............................
GENDER.............MARITAL STATUS........
AGE..............NATIONALITY.................
Email....................
Scanned copy of your ID:(You can provide that later when you are employed)
Note: It will be of added advantage if you can provide 2 references from your past employments.
Qualification:
1.Educational background is not a criteria.
2.You must be Organized and able to take instructions well Dependable, Reliable, Trustworthy a must
3.Must have excellent English language skills (both spoken and written)
4.Have great work ethic and attitude, as well as people skills, pay-attention to detail, capable of multi-tasking, and works well under stress at times.
Benefits:
- Yearly performance bonus
- Paid vacation/sick/personal days
- Medical benefits
Salary:
500 USD weekly(2,000USD monthly)
Also,there will be compensation for efficiency and hard working.
Thanks
Fred Thomas.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Scam Email: Michael Silverberg
Nothing new about the approach of this scammer. Same ole same ole. But we can see this particular scammer is making use of the same email account, creating slightly different sub accounts and then just changing up his fake name. The last report we did on this guy was from the fake name of Dennis Matt using the email address of academicss00@gmail.com. Notice in the below email how he couldn't even get the spelling of his own fake name correct in the body of the email.
Of course we know what comes next. Some long convoluted story about them moving or being at sea and using a shipper to come get the item and that they will pay via a certified check (or they offer to pay via credit card). The certified check will turn out to be a fake. The credit card will turn out to be stolen and often not reported yet. There is no shipper. And the amount of the payment will be a LOT over the amount owed, asking you the victim to deposit it and "forward" the difference to the shipper via Western Union. Which, of course, is just the scammer at the other end collecting up your good cash and then they can not be traced.
Do not fall for these scam buyers.
From: Michael Silverberg [academicss003@gmail.com]
Date: May 22, 2012 4:21:33 AM EDT
Subject: Artwork
--
Good day to you over there, My name is Micheal Silverberg I'm from California and my eyes caught this particular work( he inserted here a long url from the artist's website of an image ), i will like to have it for my new apartment this month.please let me know if the piece is available, if yes let me have the detailed price and more information about it. i will be waiting to read from you.Regards.
Of course we know what comes next. Some long convoluted story about them moving or being at sea and using a shipper to come get the item and that they will pay via a certified check (or they offer to pay via credit card). The certified check will turn out to be a fake. The credit card will turn out to be stolen and often not reported yet. There is no shipper. And the amount of the payment will be a LOT over the amount owed, asking you the victim to deposit it and "forward" the difference to the shipper via Western Union. Which, of course, is just the scammer at the other end collecting up your good cash and then they can not be traced.
Do not fall for these scam buyers.
Labels:
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Michael Silverberg,
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Scam Email: Jacob Cross
Here is another email for your list...
jamozy@blumail.org
fountainenergygroups@yahoo.com
Thanks for your support found on web Kathleen.
S
jamozy@blumail.org
fountainenergygroups@yahoo.com
Thanks for your support found on web Kathleen.
S
Jacob Cross [jamozy@blumail.org]Hello,Am Jacob Cross, I'm from Ontario and i hope this message finds youwell. I was going through your works and my eyes caught thisparticular work, i will like to have it for my new apartment thismonth. Please let me know if the piece is available, if yes let mehave the detailed price and more information about it. I will bewaiting to read from you.Regards,Jacob------------Hi Jacob,Could you please give me the title?------------Jacob Cross [jamozy@blumail.org]
Thanks for your response. Kindly get back to me with your website so i canlet you know the exact painting I'm interested in.------------Did you check my website [inserted website here]?Speak you soon, S.------------From: Jacob Cross [jamozy@blumail.org]Thanks for your prompt reply.Unfortunately, Im on my way to France on an official trip(I'm amarketing Executive) and wont be back for another two weeks.Im okay with the price, I think it worth it anyway. If you'd like toknow, Im relocating to the South Africa soon and I'm trying to gathersome good stuff for my new abode. Im buying yours amongstothers,quickly! before someone else grabs it.So, I'll arrange to sendyou payment ASAP.However, I'll have to notify my shipper who's helping me move my stuffto get set for the pickup of the piece from your place as I MIGHT bedelayed depending on how things goes.Thanks,PS: In the mean time, kindly get back to me with your contact addressand also your phone# so I can get a cheque prepared and have it sentout to you ASAP.
Labels:
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Jacob Cross,
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Scam Email: Jerry Goldstein
I received this email from an artist this morning. The content of the email is the classic "opening" email we see from scammers. They are just trying to get people to respond before they give more details of the scam.
email was "from" Jerry Goldstein01@gmail.com
names of 4 of my paintings were the subject line
There are lots of well-known actual Jerry Goldsteins, including the Jerry's Artarama guy, although I'm sure they all have better English skills than this!
email was "from" Jerry Goldstein01@gmail.com
names of 4 of my paintings were the subject line
There are lots of well-known actual Jerry Goldsteins, including the Jerry's Artarama guy, although I'm sure they all have better English skills than this!
Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 20:00:10 +0100
Subject: Meadow/It's Not The Heat/Orwell Outlook/Rocky Point Afternoon.
From: Jerry Goldstein [jerrygoldstein01@gmail.com]
Hi,
I go through your website and i find this above work of your art interesting, i hope they are still available for purchase?
Email me their details and price,
Jerry.
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Jerry Goldstein,
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Scam Email: Anna Johnson
hi kathleen,
As an art scammer tried to cheat me i did some research and stumbled across your page. in case you like to add the mail address of this guy...
Regards from austria,
Rudolf
Skype exchange with Femi Tosin:
Well. So much about the skype conversation. As the guy firstly just used his regular username I just searched for it and ... Bingo! He left at least some traces in the world wide web.
Seems that he likes mobile games ;-) Here is his member page at http://www.heyzap.com
In case he deletes this account as fast as he did it with his saatchionline profile after our conversation I put his photo here.
As an art scammer tried to cheat me i did some research and stumbled across your page. in case you like to add the mail address of this guy...
Regards from austria,
Rudolf
Hello,Next email from scammer:
i will like to purchase your item listed on auction and i will like you to answer some questions before we move further on this transaction....
What is the condition of the item???
What is the final asking price of the item???
Can u send me some pics of the item if you don’t mind???
Will you accept a PayPal as a mode of payment???
Will you allow my shipping company company to come and move the item from your place down to where the item is needed cos the shipping company fee will be added to the payment that will be sent to you???
Will you be able to send the shipping company fees to them after you might have got the payment and deduct your own money of the item???
If this is clear Kindly get back to me with your PayPal email address where you want the payment to be addressed to and your phone number asap...
Mrs Anna Johnson
My Email Address : anna2021anna@aim.com
Hello,
Thanks for your respond...i want you to know that i am new at this so i will like to buy this item i am at sea right now so l wont be able to check the item but l need for details about the item and also l will be more happy if you can send me some pictures of it because am buying this for my son as a surprise gift so am willing to offer you the amount you required. I can only pay through PayPal at the moment as i don’t have access to my bank account online(i don’t have internet banking with it), but i have it attached to my PayPal account, and this is why i insisted on using PayPal to pay,all i will need is your PayPal email address to make the payments, and if you don’t have a PayPal account yet, you can set one up at www.paypal.com it cant take you less than 3mins to do that, i will be expecting your PayPal email so l can pay. I have a pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been sorted. l will be waiting for your reply asap..
Mrs Anna Johnson
anna2021anna@aol.com
Skype exchange with Femi Tosin:
[24.04.12 13:23:24] hannhp900: Hi
[25.04.12 14:17:30] Femi Tosin: Hi
[25.04.12 14:17:39] rudolf: hi
[25.04.12 14:21:59] Femi Tosin: OK..get back to me with your PayPal email address where you want the payment to be addressed to and your phone number asap...
[25.04.12 14:23:48] Femi Tosin:
[25.04.12 14:23:58] rudolf:
[25.04.12 14:24:16] Femi Tosin: HI
[25.04.12 14:24:24] rudolf: hello there
[25.04.12 14:25:30] Femi Tosin: yes..i am here
[25.04.12 14:25:41] Femi Tosin: have you sold your art.......
[25.04.12 14:25:50] rudolf: well. i can see that from your online status.
[25.04.12 14:26:33] rudolf: why did you put a photo of a blonde woman and a female name in your profile at saatchis, when you are a man with a different name? does that make any sense?
[25.04.12 14:27:04] Femi Tosin: am using my huband email address
[25.04.12 14:27:33] Femi Tosin: this skype is my husband account
[25.04.12 14:28:10] rudolf: oh, i see.
[25.04.12 14:28:41] rudolf: so, where are you living then? in nigeria?
[25.04.12 14:30:05] Femi Tosin: from las vegas but my husband is from Nigeria
[25.04.12 14:35:42] rudolf: and are you in las vegas right now? then you are for sure an early riser
[25.04.12 14:36:11] Anna Johnson: yes
[25.04.12 14:37:35] rudolf: well. at 5 in the morning i usually finish my work, but i dont’t start that early
[25.04.12 14:39:06] Anna Johnson: what is your total cost for this art and do you still want to sell thiis art to me
[25.04.12 14:39:50] rudolf: dear anna or femin or whoever
[25.04.12 14:40:17] rudolf: i wrote all to you in the mails. up to now you did not tell me that you want one or both paintings
[25.04.12 14:41:43] Anna Johnson: Yes i am interestinh buying the both paint
[25.04.12 14:42:56] rudolf: and how you want the shipping to be done? you order a transport company to come and pick up the paintings, pack them and ship them to you.
[25.04.12 14:44:22] Anna Johnson: yes ...i have my own private shipping company that will come down to your state and pickup the item also i will let you to know that i will be adding the shipper’s fee and the paint together
[25.04.12 14:46:19] rudolf: well. when you order the shipping then you just pay for the transport directly. it does not make any sense that i get involved in this. isn’t it?
[25.04.12 14:46:59] Anna Johnson: but i am not in the state now...i am on a sea now
[25.04.12 14:47:04] Anna Johnson: for searching
[25.04.12 14:47:34] rudolf: well, my friend. let me tell you something
[25.04.12 14:47:44] rudolf: wherever you are - have a good time
[25.04.12 14:47:59] rudolf: but you are not from the us. your english tells it clearly
[25.04.12 14:48:24] rudolf: i guess we let it be and you try to find another person to cheat. ok?
[25.04.12 14:48:29] Anna Johnson: bye......bye.......bye......
Well. So much about the skype conversation. As the guy firstly just used his regular username I just searched for it and ... Bingo! He left at least some traces in the world wide web.
Seems that he likes mobile games ;-) Here is his member page at http://www.heyzap.com
In case he deletes this account as fast as he did it with his saatchionline profile after our conversation I put his photo here.
Labels:
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
Scam Email: Steven Patrick
Hi Kathleen,
Thanks for putting the scam list together. I got the email below & his address is already on your list.
Chris
Thanks for putting the scam list together. I got the email below & his address is already on your list.
Chris
Return-Path:[steve.patrickgroups@gmail.com]
From: Steven Patrick [steve.patrickgroups@gmail.com]
Subject: [name of art piece here]
Good day,
My name is Steven Patrick, I'm from Quebec and i hope this message finds you well.I was going through your works and my eyes caught this particular work, i will like to have it for my new apartment this month.please let me know if the piece is available, if yes let me have the detailed price and more information about it. I will be waiting to read from you.
Regards,
Steven.
Labels:
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scam email,
Steven Patrick
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Scam Email: Nimota Brown
Here is a scammer targeting artists that use Artfire. Not sure where they got that fake name of 'Nimota'.
think this is a new one...I received this message this morning via my Artfire store front.
and then after the artist replied and said they can buy those pieces through their artfire store, the scammer wrote this reply, so all the usual crap they give:
think this is a new one...I received this message this morning via my Artfire store front.
Subject: [name of two art pieces here]
Hello seller,
Am Nimota Brown by name i locate in west valley city Utah.i saw your item for sale and am so much interested in buying the item for you.Do you still have the item available for sale,Do you accept PayPal for mode of payment?I will like to ask you the following questions.
1)Are you the real owner?
2)What is the present condition?
3)How much is the final asking price?
4)Do you have PayPal ID which payment can be make?
5)Where is the exact location for the pick up?
kindly email me direct to my personal email.nimotabrown123@yahoo.com
and then after the artist replied and said they can buy those pieces through their artfire store, the scammer wrote this reply, so all the usual crap they give:
Thank for your swift mail.........am very happy to see your mail i just want to inform you that i have little problem with my artfire mail that is the reason why i told you in my first mail that you should mail me direct to my personal email so kindly get back to me with your final price of the item and your paypal invoice and also u you don't need to bother your self about the shipping i have my shipper that i will come for the pick up in your location since i have some item to pick up in the state you item was the last item i brought so i will be waiting to read for you asap
Labels:
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Scam Email: Rudd Vandel
Hi Kathleen,
I received this email last week and responded briefly to determine if he had any clue I am in Australia. I too have that whole "too good to be true" vibe and this isn't the first time I've received one of these emails - both were people at sea, both wanted to make PayPal payments and both had an agent who would pick up "the item". Thank you for your blog, I wasn't sure how they were making the scam work with PayPal but you have cleared it up for me. I hope you can add this scumbag to your list!!
Thanks again
I received this email last week and responded briefly to determine if he had any clue I am in Australia. I too have that whole "too good to be true" vibe and this isn't the first time I've received one of these emails - both were people at sea, both wanted to make PayPal payments and both had an agent who would pick up "the item". Thank you for your blog, I wasn't sure how they were making the scam work with PayPal but you have cleared it up for me. I hope you can add this scumbag to your list!!
Thanks again
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rudd Vandel [ruddan009@yahoo.com]
Date: 7 April 2012 04:37
Subject: Re: Artwork Enquiry: [name of art piece]
Hello,Thanks for getting back to me..I locate in Ohio .what's is your final asking price of the Item?and i am aware that the Item is located in AU but I am currently on sea for a business trip... I am paying you through PayPal and i will like you to get back to me with your PayPal Invoice because i will need to have it confirmed before making the payment.. After the payment has been made and confirmed,i have a shipping company that will be coming for the item pick up from you at your given location..Thanks
Rudd Vandel.
Labels:
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Rudd Vandel,
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Scam Email: Kevin Barnett
Here is a new art scam name, address and IP:
Kevin Barnett kbarntt@gmail.com
IP 209.85.215.52
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: Sea Turtle Painting - $600 (Lincoln Square)
Thanks for the prompt response to my mail. I will be buying from you so please kindly withdraw the advert from C.LIST. Please be informed that i will be paying with a certified check from my Bank it will be delivered to you via United Parcel Service (UPS) or FedEx , so I'll need you to provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of the check...
Name to be on the payment...........
Home address...........
City..............
State...........
Zip Code..............
Cell phone #................
I will make arrangements for the pick up as soon as you have your money I am completely satisfied with the advert and the payment will be delivered within 24hours.** I use a hearing impaired phone # and will receive your calls via email **
N.B UPS/FedEx does not deliver to a P.O box addresses.Thanks
Labels:
art scam,
Kevin Barnett,
scam email
Monday, March 12, 2012
Scam Email: Ruby Sanchez
Here's an email I got this morning from an artist:
Hi there,
Hi there,
I just had an enquiry to buy two paintings from my website. I replied thinking it was genuine, but googled the email address to see if I could find out who they were - and found your blog. I've attached my email as you have asked. Fortunately it didn't go beyond getting my hopes up at selling two paintings, but I think it's great what you've done, so if I can help other artists before it goes too far, then I'm happy to.
Kind regards,
Steph
From: Ruby Sanchez [smithwhite06@gmail.com]
Subject: Re: Artworks Inquiry
Hi,
Hope this message finds you well. I saw these creatives works on your website and i will like you to get back with more details if they are still available for purchase.
Rainy Afternoon and Dodging the Showers
I will appreciate an urgent reply.
Best Regards,
Ruby Sanchez.
Second Email:
From: Ruby Sanchez [smithwhite06@gmail.com]
Subject: Re: Artworks Inquiry
Hi Steph ,
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 get back with what inspire you to make the pieces.
I will look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards,
Ruby.
Labels:
art scam,
Ruby Sanchez,
scam email
Scam Email: Seth Grant
Here is one that was forwarded along to me to post:
Seth Grant kenia9847@gmail.com
The email content was:
Seth Grant kenia9847@gmail.com
The email content was:
From: seth grant
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: Sea Turtle Painting - $600 (Lincoln Square)
Sorry for the late response. Please I don't have time to come have a look cause of my Job transfer, I'll take care of that by engaging the services of a mover hence I'll be sending a check to cover the cost and it'll be delivered via United Parcel Service, so I'll need you to provide me with the following information below to facilitate the mailing of the check, be aware that UPS does not deliver to P.O box addresses..
1.Your full name
2.Your mailing address be it residential or office
3.Your cellphone number.
4.Final Price
I'll have my mover come over for the pick up as soon as you have cashed the check. I'll appreciate it if you take down the ad from CL so as to be rest assured that I'm in hold of the item, I hope to read from you shortly. Best Regards.
Labels:
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scam email,
Seth Grant
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Scam Email: Wendy Davies
We've been seeing this same email over and over again, with different fake names and disposable emails attached to it, but all this same content. It would seem like the scammers are not mixing it up much these days.
From: Wendy Davies [dawendy5@gmail.com]
Sent: Feb 29, 2012 8:46 AM
Subject: artworks purchase
Good day to you.
I am so excited that I came across of your work on internet search,I am interested in purchasing these creative artworks from you.....................
[names of artwork pieces here]
Let me know their various prices.and how much discounts are you going to give?I will be happy to have these selected artworks hung in our new home in South Africa.As well,I want you to take out the shipping cost.I have been in touch with a shipping firm that will be shipping other house decoratives.
We are traveling from our Seattle home to our new apartment as soon as possible.On Paying for the artworks,I will be glad to pay you with a Money Order or Cashier's check in US funds that can be easily cashed at your local bank,please let me know on how to proceed for the payment of the creative artworks.
I will await your advise on how to proceed.Have a wonderful day.
Take care,
Wendy Davies
Labels:
art scam,
scam email,
Wendy Davies
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Scam Email: Gretta White II
Here is more on the Gretta White scammer. This below exchange reveals more of what the scam looks like as it progresses towards the end.
forwarded email:
forwarded email:
I have been in contact with Gretta White for a few weeks now and I realized it was a scam long ago but I have been stringing her along to waste her time and so I could submit as much information as possible to the FBI IC3. I will try to forward you all of our email correspondence.
Dave
----------------
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:57 PM, Gretta White. [smithwhite06@gmail.com]
wrote:
Hi,
Hope this message finds you well. I saw these creatives works on your website and i will like you to get back with more details if they are still available for purchase.
[name of pieces]
I will appreciate an urgent reply.
Best Regards,
Gretta White.
---------------
On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Gretta White. [smithwhite06@gmail.com]
wrote:
Hi Dave ,
Good to hear back from you. Yes,i will like to proceed with the purchase of only
[name of piece]
I think it is a lovely work and i hope to give it a good home.
I am presently away in Cancun for my twin sister's wedding even though it comes at a time when i was preparing for a big move and also expecting a baby but it means so much to her. I should be back in few days.
Meanwhile,i will like you to forward your mailing address and phone number so i can inform my husband still shutling between our home in New Jersey and London on where to forward the payment . He has just been transfer to head the IT section of their head Office in London.
I can also forward your contact info to the local cartage company that will be moving all our house decors so they can get in touch with you to arrange shipping details. They can arrange FedEx pick up of the artwork from your studio.
I will look forward to hearing from you so i can know how best to proceed. Cheers.
Best Regards,
Greta.
---------------
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 5:47 AM, Gretta White. [smithwhite06@gmail.com]
wrote:
Hi Dave ,
Hope this message finds you well. I am very sorry that i couldn't get in touch immediately. I was hospitalized in Cancun immediately after my twin sister's wedding. I almost had miscarriage but thank God, i am now feeling better and can't wait to have my baby and settle down.
I am not sure if my husband has been able to forward the payment to our address. I will check with him and get back to you later today OR tomorrow. Anyway, i have forwarded your contact info to the Moving agency that will be handling the shipment of all our house decors. They promise to get in touch with you today. Try and arrange the shipping details with them. I will like an update from you as soon as you hear from the movers.
Try and get back as soon as you receive this email so i can be sure weare on the same page. Thanks for your patient.
Best Regards,
Gretta.
------------------------
On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 12:16 PM, Gretta White. [smithwhite06@gmail.com]
wrote:
Hi Dave ,
Hope this message finds you well. Thanks so much for your patient regarding the transaction. It has been a very difficult time with a lot of things on the plate.
Anyway , i will like to inform you that the payment was sent by my husband's assistant on Monday via Royalmail and he was advise that you will receive it before the week runs out so try and be on the look out for it.
I will also like you to have our address ,you can add it to your mailing list. I will like to hear about your future works and art shows. Our address in the states is...
107 West Passaic ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
While our new address in UK is....
41 Queen's Gate Terrace
LONDON , SW7 5PN
UK
Meanwhile, i sent your contact info to the Moving agency that will be handling the shipment of all our house decors yesterday and he promise to get in touch with you. Try and make shipping arrangement with them and keep me updated with details.
I will look forward to hearing from you soon as you receive this email so i can be sure we are on the same page. Thanks for your patient.
Best Regards,
Gretta.
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On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 4:58 AM, Gretta White. [smithwhite06@gmail.com]
wrote:
Hi Dave ,
Good to hear you have received payment for the artwork and thanks for your update. I am very excited and can't wait to have the piece on my wall. I hope to give it a very good home and enjoy the piece for years.
Regarding the payment, my husband made a mistake and send your payment with that of the movers because he didn't have full details of the transaction since i was sick when he sent it. I am very sorry for the confusion.
Anyway, i will like you to go ahead and deposit the payment, you can then remove the asking price for [name of piece] and forward the difference back to him.
Meanwhile , i was able to get hold of the movers immediately i got your email and they promise to get in touch with you today and make shipping arrangement. Try and keep me updated as soon as you hear from them.
Best Regards,
Gretta.
PS..Kindly acknowledge this email as soon as possible. Thanks .
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On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 10:31 AM, Gretta White. [smithwhite06@gmail.com]
wrote:
Hi Dave ,
Hope this message finds you well. I am so happy everything is set for the pick up on Tuesday and can't wait to have the artwork on my wall. Try and keep me updated as soon as they pick it up. About the excess funds , i spoke with my husband this morning and he will like you to forward it via ( western union money transfer ) money in minutes service back to him at the address below.
Name -Smith White
Address- 41 Queen's Gate Terrace
LONDON , SW7 5PN
UK
I was able to find some western union locations near you ,where you can easily transfer the funds. See below.
WALNUT SUPERMARKET
5131-37 Walnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
215-472-8410
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KEREN FOOD MARKET
4808 Spruce St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
215-474-2817
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FAMILY DOLLAR #7151
29 N 52nd St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
215-748-4058
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RITE AID #3213
4641-51 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
215-474-5357
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RITE AID #1764
5601 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
215-474-6868
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56TH STREET FRESH GROCER
5601 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
215-474-2600
You don't need to have an account,swift codes or any bank codes but you will have to pay western union fees which you can deduct from the difference. It is usually a meagre amount. After the transfer, you will need to get back with the following information.
1. Name and address of sender.
2. Total Amount sent after deducting transfer charges.
3. Money Transfer Control Number ( MTCN number ).
I will like you to handle this as soon as possible. Thanks and I'll await your response.
Gretta.
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From: Gretta White. [smithwhite06@gmail.com]
Date: Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Hi Dave ,
My husband said he called you some minutes ago but the connection was very bad. Sorry about that. Anyway, have you been able to transfer the funds. Is everything is OK for the pick up later today ? Try and get back as soon as possible. Thanks.
Gretta.
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