Cyber attack on artists, including photographers.
Nov 13, 2017 08:48:28 #
A cyber predator claims to want to purchase artwork of yours which he claims to have seen online, with a budget of $500 to $5,000. He claims it is a surprise for his wife and therefore he will send a check to you if you provide your address. He further claims he will be out of country and that his representative will pick up the art at your home. He goes under the name of James Brown from Washington D.C. His email address is Brownjamess101@gmail.com. This is identified as a distributable domain by Whitepages.com
Nov 13, 2017 09:00:47 #
Further note on cyber attack,
The email you get may contain an attachment such as "cmihipcia...cka.png" DO NOT open the attachment.
The email you get may contain an attachment such as "cmihipcia...cka.png" DO NOT open the attachment.
Nov 13, 2017 09:09:35 #
Novicus
Loc: north and east
wham121736 wrote:
Further note on cyber attack,
The email you get may contain an attachment such as "cmihipcia...cka.png" DO NOT open the attachment.
The email you get may contain an attachment such as "cmihipcia...cka.png" DO NOT open the attachment.
Thanks for the warning , can not be too careful these days.
Nov 13, 2017 09:30:21 #
Nov 13, 2017 10:53:06 #
I would tell this James Brown (or whatever he decides to call himself) he needs to transfer the payment electronically to me if he wants the artwork, and he won't be able to pick it up until after I have verified the fund transfer has been completed. No "check is in the mail, I'll pick it up meanwhile" nonsense. With a friend or family member I may agree to such a transaction, but certainly not with a stranger.
Nov 13, 2017 13:04:09 #
rook2c4 wrote:
I would tell this James Brown (or whatever he decides to call himself) he needs to transfer the payment electronically to me if he wants the artwork,
Please, only use PayPal for electronic transfers. The last thing you ever want to do is expose your bank account and routing number into the wild. I am not saying you would do this, but others here might.
Nov 13, 2017 17:07:00 #
Yes, I would normally use it, but that was not an option that was available, which also add me suspicious
Nov 13, 2017 17:10:15 #
Nov 13, 2017 19:36:55 #
Nov 14, 2017 06:11:16 #
wham121736 wrote:
A cyber predator claims to want to purchase artwor... (show quote)
This is a scam. Period.
Nov 14, 2017 06:12:22 #
wham121736 wrote:
A cyber predator claims to want to purchase artwor... (show quote)
Thanks, but I know that no one wants to buy my pictures, so I wouldn't be tempted.
Nov 14, 2017 10:15:53 #
bikertut
Loc: Kingsville, MO
rook2c4 wrote:
I would tell this James Brown (or whatever he decides to call himself) he needs to transfer the payment electronically to me if he wants the artwork, and he won't be able to pick it up until after I have verified the fund transfer has been completed. No "check is in the mail, I'll pick it up meanwhile" nonsense. With a friend or family member I may agree to such a transaction, but certainly not with a stranger.
Wanted to sell some of my pics, but couldn’t get the models release. Darn bird refused to sign. ;-)
Nov 14, 2017 10:40:29 #
Too many moving parts - and I would NEVER allow a stranger into my home, or provide my home address under such circumstances. Think about it - if you have a collection of photos worthy of being considered for purchase, odds are pretty high that you have at least a few thousand dollars worth of cameras, lenses, computer for PP, etc. Makes you a target for a burglary...or worse. World is crazy today, and this is clearly a scam to separate you from your work or worse... Thanks for the heads-up!
Nov 14, 2017 10:42:12 #
bikertut wrote:
Wanted to sell some of my pics, but couldn’t get the models release. Darn bird refused to sign. ;-)
LOL! I had that same problem with a contrary buffalo. However, after intense negotiations, we settled out of court for a bucket of apples and a liability release! ;-)
Nov 14, 2017 11:11:33 #
bikertut wrote:
Wanted to sell some of my pics, but couldn’t get the models release. Darn bird refused to sign. ;-)
I wonder if they would accept a bird dropping in place of the signature? LoL
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