Artist members of re-title.com, and other sites should be aware that they may receive fraudulent approaches from time to time. These are usually obvious for a number of reasons including poor language, bad grammar, lack of detailed contact info, etc, but most importantly they are too quick to discuss the buying of works and shipping costs.
At re-title.com we offer a verification service to artist members so that they may avoid replying to fraudulent approaches.
To help us control the abuse of re-title.com, it is important that you forward to us any email you consider suspicious or feel unsure about. (Please first check here to see if we have sent a Fraud Alert out).
We can quickly see if there is pattern emerging ( e.g. The abuser starts to work through the site from A-Z) and alert the other members and fraud alert subscribers.
If you have been the target of fraudulent emails and would like us to publish to this list
please us the contact form here
Here is a list of recent Fraudulent approaches made to artists:
Nuisance emailer : sherif alex
Email: shef2k2@yahoo.com
Message:
Dear Sir,
First Africa Arts Galary is an independent home of visual arts.First Africa Arts Galary is base in Ghana West Africa. We have alot of ambitious youth who are trying to sell their African idiologies in arts to the rest of the world.
First Africa Arts Galary established contemporary art galleries and institutions in paint works,carving and mulding as well.
With regards to the forth coming Embassy Gallery ,we want to be part of the programme.Kindly let us have an invitation letter.This will therefore serve as a new step of building a good relationship between The Embassy Gallery and First Africa Arts Galary Arts .
If there is anything we should do,please do not hersitate to inform us so that we can be part of the wonderfull world event.Waiting to hearing from you soon.You may send us the invitation through our postal address below for any other programme you would host in future.
Yours faithfully,
Sheriff A.
First Africa Arts Galary
P.O.BOX 2056
CANTONMENT-ACCRA
+233244115552
+233246115552
Unusual approach : Marc Weuker
Email: marcweuk@optonline.net
Message:
Dear artist
I am an avid collector of African American art. I have never considered photography as I try to stick with one medium. Yet while streaming the web for art in my area, I stumbled into your website.
The photo "Jess" is just incredible!!! I would like to own one, but the price of $1100. is steep for me - not that your talent doesn't command it.
Nevertheless, is there some chance I can go through you to obtain this "piece" rather than the gallery and do better?
Hopefully,
M. Weuker
Nuisance Emailer: 'David Roberts'
Email: robertsdav32@yahoo.fr
Message:
Mr David roberts
It's pleasure to acquaint you with this proposal for a financial and busines isssue. Don't worry I was totally convinced to write you in reference to the transfer of $14.5M to your account for onward investment in your country. Pls get back for more info.
regards
Mr David roberts
Nuisance emailer: Rita Aliyu
Hello My dearest,
How are you doing today with your health .
I believe that you are alright.My name is Rita.You have a nice artistic profile which interests me,i believe we will be good friends.My dear can i trust you,i need some one i will trust and call him my own,i need a trust worthy person.tell me about yourself.i believe so much in honesty..i am looking for an honest person who i can trust and share my hole love with...you can contact me through my email addressI will be waiting to hear from you soonest .
Your new friend.
MISS Rita
Calos David
calos.david2504@gmail.com
Message:
Hi how are you doing,i will like to buy your art work (name of work) to my new apartment in Copenhagen,so let me know if we can a have deal on it Thanks
Penn Cage
penncage@dfsservices.us
Message:
Please Let me know your artworks that are still available for sale. Penn Cage.
Steve Adams
steveadams7199@yahoo.com
Message:
Hello to you out there. I am so excited that I came across of your work on internet search,I am interested in purchasing some creative artworks from you let me know their various prices.and how much discounts are you going to give? I will be happy to have these selected artworks hanged 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 travelling from our Dallas home to our new apartment as soon as possible.On Paying for the artworks,I will be glad to pay you with a Cashier check or Money order from the U.S Bank that can be easily cashed at your local bank,please let me know on how to proceed, Have a wonderful day. Take Care, Mr Steve Adams....
Jane Francis
jan.fran01@yahoo.com
Hi,
Happy New Year. Hope this message finds you well. I saw these creatives works on your web site and i will like you to get back with more details if they are still available for purchase.
I will appreciate an urgent reply.
Best Regards,
Janet.
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