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Welcome!Welcome!
Online Art Scam AwarenessRochelle Grayson
Online Art Scam AwarenessRochelle Grayson
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Who is Rochelle?Who is Rochelle?
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Step 1
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The Unsolicited InquiryThe Unsolicited InquiryGood Day,
I am interested in purchasing several pieces of art from your gallery or inventory therefore i will like to know if you are able to ship International and also if you accept Visa Card or Master Card for payment?
You can get back to me with your recently updated web page or art collection list.
Sincerely,
Good Day,
I am interested in purchasing several pieces of art from your gallery or inventory therefore i will like to know if you are able to ship International and also if you accept Visa Card or Master Card for payment?
You can get back to me with your recently updated web page or art collection list.
Sincerely,
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Red FlagsRed Flags
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Who's It Addressed To?Who's It Addressed To?
TO:“Undisclosed Recipients”
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Do they address you directly?Do they address you directly?
General Spam Openings● Hello,● Good Day,● Dear Artist,● Hi there,● etc.
General Spam Openings● Hello,● Good Day,● Dear Artist,● Hi there,● etc.
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“Local” Buyers“Local” Buyers
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“New” Apartment“New” Apartment
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Request for Website LinkRequest for Website Link
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Request for a PriceRequest for a Price
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Step 2
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Personal ShippersPersonal Shippers
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Complex Payment SchemesComplex Payment Schemes
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What to do!
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Use Different Email AddressesUse Different Email Addresses
● [email protected] or [email protected] (on your website)
● [email protected] (on your business card)
● [email protected] or [email protected] (on your website)
● [email protected] (on your business card)
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The “from” email address
The sender's name
Content (entire text) from the email – especially the generic text
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Thank You!Thank You!
Questions?
Rochelle [email protected] ArtSites.ca/workshops/2014-04-26
Questions?
Rochelle [email protected] ArtSites.ca/workshops/2014-04-26
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Links of InterestLinks of Interest● The Latest "James Duckworth" Art Scam● How to Check if An Inquiry is Legitimate● Other Art Scam "Sender Names" to Avoid● Red Flags When Doing Business Online● More Art Scam Information & Warnings● Stop Art Scams Blog & Facebook Page
