The application boasts that "there will be approximately 100 (one hundred) for the artists (a book for each one), 200 (two hundred) exemplary ones will be distributed gratuitously in the main museums, universities, libraries and important embassies of different COUNTRIES FROM the WORLD and other institutions that ATcultura as for the best diffusion of the book considers".
For this, you will have to pay $350USD --- a staggering price, which may be better put to use for a vanity show.
I have provided a PDF of the application form for those who want to take a look at it.
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Subject: I need your favor
Hello:
Hope you get this on time ? Sorry I didn't inform you about my trip in the United Kingdom for a program, I'm presently in Surrey and am having some difficulties here because I misplaced my wallet on my way to the hotel where my money and other valuable things were kept. presently my passport and my things are been held down by the hotel management pending when i make payment. I will like you to assist me with a loan of ($ 2,928) to sort-out my hotel bills and to get myself back home. I will appreciate whatever you can afford to assist me with, I'll refund the money back to you as soon as I return,let me know if you can be of any help? ASAP. I should have called you to explain better but as it is now things are really tight but I will make special effort to call you
Please I am hoping in you.
Best regards,
[name]
[title]
I sent out quite a few warnings to my personal contacts, and was astounded by some of the negative responses to my warning. Several people felt that you'd have to be really stupid to fall for that, or said that you should know if your friends/family were travelling, or that people should always call to make this kind of request.
What was obviously disconcerting to me was firstly that my attempt to help them was received with such disdain. This was, after all, a warning that originated from a reputable news source and not just a forwarded email with no inherit verification of the information (without using something like Snopes).
More puzzling was how these people presume to think that they would know whether everyone they know is travelling. Maybe it's just me, but I know a handful of people who travel often for business and/or pleasure, and I don't expect to know of all their travel plans. What's unfortunate about this scam is it preys on the goodwill of friendship between real people, leaving the victim little recourse to recover their money and the owner of the hacked account little recourse to repair the relationship.
]]>From: Linda Maicon <lindas_maicon@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Subject: Artwoks Enquiry
To: LynnHello Lynn,
Hope this message finds you well. I saw some of your works and was really impressed by your level of creativity.
I will like you to get back to me with the details of this work:
"Overlooking Hanalei Bay, Too"
I will like to know if it is still available for purchase.I will be looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Best Regards,
Linda.
From: Lynn
Subject: Re: Artwoks Enquiry
To: lindas_maicon@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 1:56 PMHello Linda, thank you for your email and interest in my artwork. Overlooking Hanalei Bay, Too is still available. it is currently in Hawaii. Just let me know if you are still interested, thanks again,Lynn
Lynn
On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 5:27 AM, Linda Maicon <lindas_maicon@yahoo.com> wrote:
Dear Lynn,
Good to hear back from you, I am still interested in the purchase of artwork; so I will like you to let me know your asking price for the
masterpiece.
Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
Linda
From: Lynn
Subject: Re: Artwoks Enquiry
To: lindas_maicon@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 1:54 PMHi Linda, that piece is currently listed at $750. I can be flexible about it, as there would be shipping involved with it I presume, or maybe not if you on Kauai! I would prefer to speak with you personally about the price, rather than going back and forth for a few dollars. Where are you located? Have a great Christmas, and let me know what your decision is, Lynn
Lynn
On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 9:59 AM, Linda Maicon <lindas_maicon@yahoo.com> wrote:
Dear Lynn,
Good to hear back from you. Yes,i will like to proceed with the purchase of the masterpiece. I think it is a lovely work that will add more colours to our new wall.
I am presently away in London for my twin sister's wedding even though it comes at a time when i was preparing for a big move and also expecting a baby but it means so much to her. I should be back in some few days.
Meanwhile,i will like you to forward your mailing address and phone number so i can inform my husband still shutling between our home in New Jersey and Jo'burg, SA on where to forward the payment . He has just been transfer to head the IT section of their head Office in Jo'burg.
I can also forward your contact info to the local cartage company that will be moving all our house decors so they can get in touch with you to arrange shipping details. They can arrange pick up FedEx pick up of the artworks from your studio.
I will look forward to hearing from you so i can know how best to proceed. Cheers.
Best Regards,
Linda
From: Lynn
Subject: Re: OK: Artwoks Enquiry
To: lindas_maicon@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday, December 27, 2008, 12:43 PMThank you for your email.
In order for me to move forward with a possible sale, I would need to have an address and telephone number in order to speak with the potential purchaser and to arrange shipping. Payment would only be accepted by arrangement with my bank manager directly.
Just let me know if you wish to proceed, L
Lynn
From: Linda Maicon <lindas_maicon@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: Artworks (Shipping/Payment)
To: Lynn
Season Greetings,Hope this message finds you well. I am very sorry that i have been unable to get in touch with you. I was hospitalised in London immediately after my twin sister's wedding. I almost had miscarriage but thank God,i am now feeling better and can't wait to have my baby and settle down.
I am not sure if my husband has been able to forward the payment to your address. I will check with him and get back to you later today.I will like you to get back as soon as you receive this email so i can be sure we are on the same page. Thanks for your patient.
Best Regards,
Linda
And the email from the shipper:
]]>From: Shipper Shipper <oneboxmovers@rocketmail.com>
Date: Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 1:57 AM
Subject: SHIPPING ARRANGEMENT FOR MRS. LINDA MAICON
To: LynnGood day,
I have received communication from Mrs. Linda Maicon that we should work with you to ship some artworks with her other house decors to her new house in Johannesburg, South Africa when you two are through with the transaction,as she advise.
I will like you to give me the kind and nature of the things she want to ship.I will like to have your studio address aswell,so i can make arrangement with any nearby Agent that will be coming for the pick up once you and Mrs.Maicon are through with the transactions. Thanks.
I will appreciate your earlier reply .
Yours,
James Carter.
For: Oneboxmover.
The atlantic House.
28 Camberwell Church Street,Camberwell,London SE5 9WX
UK
Here's the email:
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:51:25 +0000
From: anderson_wuouth@yahoo.se
Subject: ...I'll get back to you soon!....
Dear <____>
The following art are so lovely and attractive images of your work which was displayed vibrantly.I am interested in purchasing the following paintings listed below
<__________>
oil on canvas
12 x 16
420.00
<__________>
oil on canvas
14 x 18
480$ framed
<__________>
oil on canvas
14 x 18
$480 framed
<__________>
oil on canvas
20 x 24
600.00
<__________>
oil on canvas
12 x 16
420.00
<__________>
oil on canvas
20 x 24
600.00
I would have a cheque sent to you that will cover the cost of the artwork and shipping of the pieces.i would be needing your contact details and phone number so that i can have the cheque sent you and also kindly provide the issurreing name on the cheque i await your
response to proceed.The shippers will be needing my contact address to ship the artwork when the time comes my address is as written in details as
Anderson Wuouth
15 GREVILLE STREET
LONDON
GREATER LONDON EC1N 8PQ
UNITED KINGDOM
Email;anderson_wuouth@yahoo.se
Regards
Anderson
The DeviantArt Terms of Service contains what you might expect in terms of a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the submitted work and how you can report copyright violations. Their Submission Policy is where they outline the agreement for removal of images. It can be assumed that DeviantArt, through the language of these agreements, can use your submitted images on their site until you remove them.
In searching for information about removing images from DeviantArt, I found a blog entry challenging the removal of images by DeviantArt without notice, but nothing on what is involved for removing your own images.
If you had an experience with trying to remove some/all of your images from DeviantArt, I would love to hear them (good or bad)! You can create an account and post to the forum, or contact me directly.
]]>Our latest scammer is "Anderson Wuouth", using the address andersonwuouth@yahoo.se, and requests that the artwork be sent to the following address: Anderson Wuouth, Hirsackerstrasse 64, Postfach 324, CH-8810 Horgen, Switzerland.
]]>Our latest scammer is "Anderson Wuouth", using the address andersonwuouth@yahoo.se, and requests that the artwork be sent to the following address: Anderson Wuouth, Hirsackerstrasse 64, Postfach 324, CH-8810 Horgen, Switzerland.
If you're being contacted by a scammer or suspected scammer, please post to the forum or contact me directly if you would rather the information be shared anonymously.
]]>]]>Julianna Yau
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They continue to insist that "You will pay nothing for the drafting of your text and for printing. All you need to do is reserve one or two copies of this volume, depending on whether you decide tu publish a color or a black and white photo of your artwork." (emphasis added). This works out to 110 Euro for the inclusion of a b&w picture, or 220 for a colour one (approx $165USD or $330USD, respectively). However, this year they are throwing in "The prize "Premio ALBA 2009" (medal and diploma), free of charge". Because everyone knows free medals and diplomas from vanity presses are priceless.
They do claim that "Let us also point out that this volume will include the results of a large number of sales by some of the main auction houses". I wonder whether they can be sued for false advertising.
]]>I have, however, been receiving an onslaught of email from organizations which offer real services, but where the costs vastly outweigh the benefits. Here's an example:
]]>I have, however, been receiving an onslaught of email from organizations which offer real services, but where the costs vastly outweigh the benefits. Here's an example:
I couldn't find much on them, and even their own website doesn't provide much background info on them. It looks like they're been around since 2004, and that most of the artists who particpate are simply looking to bulk up their CV. The only other place online I could find with a discussion regarding their legitimacy is the Het Nederlands Kunstenaars Forum. After translating the conversation in chunks (the website forces itself out of frames, which are used by Google and Babelfish translators), it seemed that people were in agreement that they're a small-time website which just wasn't worth the entry fee.
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