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See other responses! :) "He," as I believe he is actually a group of people, has a number of stories. "His wife" is about due to show up again, perennially pregnant; poor thing has been carrying around the same baby for ~five years now.... On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 10:08 PM, Daisy Chung <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Thank you MaryBeth! > that makes me feel confident to decline his offer .. > so annoyed that he would do that to many artists....... > it still seems odd to me that he would offer to send a check first ...as I > won't be giving him any banking info besides address to him > what does he want exactly in return ? > > On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 11:05 PM, MaryBeth Hinrichs < > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> I have been contacted by Sergio as well; he is a scammer. >> >> On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 9:50 PM, Daisy Chung <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> Hi friends! >>> I have recently been contacted by someone named Sergio Robert who is >>> interested in purchasing my work for his wife's 20th anniversary...though >>> he agreed to send me a check before having shipping agent come to make pick >>> up arrangement ...there seems to be something strange about his email (see >>> below ) .. >>> I have been trying to have a phone call with him but have not heard >>> back. Has anyone been contacted by Robert before ? and does anyone see any >>> potential red flags in his emails ? any advice would be awesome :) >>> >>> THANK YOU! >>> >>> Daisy >>> >>> email 1 ) >>> sergio robert <[log in to unmask]> >>> Mar 24 (5 days ago) >>> Hello There, >>> >>> My name is Sergio robert from Washington DC. I have been on the lookout >>> for some artworks lately in regards to I and my wife's anniversary which >>> is just around the corner. I stormed on some of your works which i found >>> quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit your doing quite an >>> impressive job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do. >>> >>> With that being said, I would like to purchase some of your works as a >>> surprise gift to my wife in honor of our upcoming wedding anniversary. It >>> would be of help if you could send some pictures of your piece of works, >>> with their respective prices and sizes, which are ready for immediate (or >>> close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of >>> $500 to $5000. >>> >>> I look forward to reading from you in a view to knowing more about your >>> pieces of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know >>> if you accept check as a means of payment. >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> Robert. >>> >>> email 2) >>> Hello Daisy,Thanks for the message, I must tell you I intend to give my >>> wife a surprise with the immediate purchase of the piece ( >>> >>> - *Tentacles (21"X26" including frame): $2,500* >>> >>> ) If you'd like to know, I'm relocating to the Philippines soon and our >>> wedding anniversary is fast approaching. So I'm trying to gather some good >>> stuff to make this event a surprise. Kindly email me the asking price >>> asap. >>> >>> As regarding payment, I would like to inform you, that my wife handles >>> the family credit card/bank and Paypal transaction. So i would authorize a >>> check to you for the payment as soon as i have your full name and contact >>> address (preferably for FedEx delivery no P.O box). Also, as soon as you >>> receive the check and it clears your bank, my shipping agent who is also >>> moving my personal effect will contact you to arrange shipping/pick up of >>> the piece from you (this is to avoid my wife receiving it, if been shipped >>> directly to my address which would ruin the surprise for this event). You >>> both have to sign a proof of pick up at the most. >>> >>> >>> Have a Positive Day! >>> >>> >>> ________________________________________________ >>> >>> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? 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