ALERT! If you hear from someone wanting to purchase your artwork, be cautious in responding to these inquiries.
If the person does not have good writing skills and wants to know what the lowest price is for the artwork, caution is advised.
Often this person(s) will suggest special shipping methods in which the shipper will bring you a check and then you will write a check to them. And often the person is in the process of a) moving, b) getting married, c) having a baby and that is why they cannot take care of the shipping delivery themselves.
Also, check with your friends; they probably received the same message. Generally people aren't going to buy a whole lot of art at one time. We all look forward to selling our art; just be cautious.
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opening the attachment. It may contain a virus, or may ask
for personal credit information.
Unscrupulous
persons can borrow the identity of others, including CPSA.
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in an email.
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