Keep on the lookout for scam emails like the following:
Hello Sales,
I will like to make an inquiry on what you sell. Before i proceed, Please inform me if you accept Credit card as mode of payment ? Also can you allow my shipper to come for the pick up of the order.
Please include your website where i can pick item needed.
I would be awaiting to receive the reply as soon as possible.
Thank you and God God bless you.
Regards,
John Bless.
Blessed store Ltd
Address:46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue,
Athens
11528, Greece
+30 21 0728 8392
Web:Under construction
Email:blessedstoreltd@gmail.com
Do you know of a scam you’d like to report? Send it to erica@inliquid.org and we’ll be happy to post it to the blog under the new Art Scams section, which you can find by clicking on “Categories” at the left-hand side of the screen.
Find more helpful tips for avoiding scams:
artscams.com
If you’ve already been the victim of a scam, find a roundup of steps you can take here.
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3):
www.ic3.gov