If you receive a message by 'Robert Power' wanting to buy your art, it's a scam - or at least I'm 99% certain. I know a few of us already received messages by him. He sends two messages using a title of two of your paintings/prints/sculptures/etc so it LOOKS serious. But I guess these scammers are realizing, that these things no longer work if the message is totally anonymous and obviously automated.
The first message simply says: "Do you still have this item for sale?" You'll receive two of these mentioning four different works. If you reply you'll get a response that is clearly automated. It does not include your original message and it asks for your information - to accept a check... Tell tale signs of an internet scam.
The second email says:
Thanks for the message, I am very happy to know that the (Intruder
)available for sale. i must tell you that my wife was stuffing through
the net now and she saw your good artwork and she is very much
interested in the immediate purchase because she need it for our new
apartment.
I will like to to buy it before someone else Grap it and i will pay
you securely with a Bank cheque which will be payable to your name
and i will wait till it clears your bank before the pick up. This is
because i will be traveling out of the country any moment from now for
a business proposal. So get back to me with the information needed to
send you the payment I:E
Full Name
Standard Address
CELL NUMBER
Total cost
So that i can proceed in the payment arrangement and relay it to you
asap. Kindly remove the listing from sales and consider it sold get
back to me asap with needed information. Thanks Once Again And I Await
Your Quick Response
As you can see, you're about to give away your name, address and phone number. Don't do it! If you absolutely want to follow it up, hand it off to your gallery. If it is legit, they have earned the commission they get for providing a service to get secure payments! But they will know how to handle payments and interactions like this.
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