This scammer has been burning a hole in my inbox for a while, but for one reason or another, I kept getting distracted from posting it. This is a two-parter, with the "buyer" and "shipper" sending the emails to an artist (who, luckily, knew what was going on):

From: Linda Maicon <lindas_maicon@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Subject: Artwoks Enquiry
To: Lynn

Hello 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 PM

Hello 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 PM

Hi 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 PM

Thank 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: Lynn

Good 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