Here are sample emails of the scam:
Hello...,
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 including their prices.
Ood to hear back from you. Yes, I will like to proceed with the purchase of (painting) I think it is for the asking price ($3,500) and i hope to give it a good home.
I am presently away in Barcelona 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 shuttling between our home in New Jersey and Dublin, Republic of Ireland on where to forward the payment by (Classified Cashiers Check). He has just been transfer to head the IT section of their head Office in Dublin.
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 as soon as you fully receive the payment. They can arrange DHL or FedEx pick up of the artwork from your studio.
Please let me receive the payment information as follows immediately
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Cheque payable Name...
Street Address...
City...
State...
Postal code...
Phone #...
I will look forward to hearing from you so i can know how best to proceed. Cheers. Best Regards,
Vivian.
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