Potential Frauds

October 30, 2006

Here is the latest potential scam for artists to beware.

From: mark collins
To: rosemarybennett@shaw.ca
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 8:14 PM
Subject: Artwork Request.......

Hello,

Hope this message finds you well,I came across web page while searching for good artworks and I will like to buy some of this creative artworks out of your stock.

Converging Paths

Purple Iris

Poppy Profusion

I will be happy to have these selected artworks in our new home.What are their prices exclusive of shipping cost? We are travelling from our London home to our new apartment in Joannesburg, South Africa. Regarding payment,I will be happy to pay you with a US Cashier check. I will appreciate an earlier reply. Thanks.

Best Regards,
Mark
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Sep 5, 2006

The following e-mail message is being received by Calgary Chapter FCA members

Dear Rosemary,

I'm Simon Doherty,I came across your work at http://fcacalgary.ca/links1.htm

I have looked through your website,I came across some beautiful art,I am interested in the purchase of your art to beautify our new home in Johannesburg City .

(1) Parasols et Peintres
Oils
24" X 30"

(2) Converging Paths
Oils
16" X 20"

What is the price of the art excluding the shipping cost?

On the payment,I would be glad to pay you with a US bank cashier's check, because it is cashable immediately.

Please do not hesitate to contact me on how we can proceed.

Greetings,

Simon Doherty
62 Wellesley Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1UR
England
Tel: +44 703 1833 233
s_doherty1@yahoo.co.uk