Cyber attack on artists, including photographers.
Nov 14, 2017 11:22:03 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
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.
In the U.S., PayPal (or similar alternatives, such as WePay or Authorize.Net) is certainly the way to go. In most of Europe, direct transfers to a bank account is actually the standard practice in such a situation.
Nov 14, 2017 11:49:12 #
I agree it's probably a scam. In the future with a certified client or a purchaser open a Pay Pal account and they don't need an address to send money.
Nov 14, 2017 14:28:57 #
NiteLinger wrote:
I agree it's probably a scam. In the future with a certified client or a purchaser open a Pay Pal account and they don't need an address to send money.
I've read about a few scams and this seem like it could be one.
The scammer sends a check for "whatever". The seller gets the check and puts it in the "bank". The check won't clear for a few days then the seller changes mind. The seller thinking all is okay, writes and sends another check for a refund or a difference, (and the item maybe), should the scammer says they would rather want a less expensive item. The bank finds the scammer's check to be a fake so the bank won't acknowledge it and the seller is out whatever amount of money they previously wrote the good check for.
Something to think about!
Pay Pal is a good choice and make sure the address is from the USA.
Nov 14, 2017 19:35:05 #
Old but true advice. If it sounds to good to be true it most likely is.
Nov 14, 2017 20:32:09 #
If the buyer or their "rep" agrees to a cash transaction at the local police station, I might consider it. I don't want them to know where I live, let alone any additional electronic data.
Nov 30, 2017 10:52:34 #
wham121736 wrote:
A cyber predator claims to want to purchase artwor... (show quote)
Should have said disreputable. Isn't auto correct a pain in the you know what?
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