Looks like the cashier's check scam. See Snopes on this:
http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/cashier.asp
-SAM
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Quoting David Turk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
My partner has a website advertising his artwork for sale. He
received this email Monday. We're trying to ascertain whether this
is a real person, & if the offer is legit. There are several
aspects that make it sound questionable (moving to South Africa,
asking for discounts, taking out the shipping costs). He's thinking
of offering limited edition prints of the artwork, rather than the
artwork itself. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
david
[Begin email]
Subject: [SPAM] Artworks purcahse
From: Sarah Baptiste <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Mon, March 17, 2008 6:29 pm
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Good day to you out there.
I am so excited that I came across of your work on internet search,I
am interested in purchasing some creative artworks from you
namely...................
Heading Home.jpg,Serenity.jpg,Spring Announcement.jpg
Let me know their various prices.and how much discounts are you
going to give?I will be happy to have these selected artworks hanged
in our new ho me in South Africa. As well, I want you to take out
the shipping cost.I have been in touch with a shipping firm that
will be shipping other house decoratives.
We are travelling from our Dallas home to our new apartment as soon
as possible.On Paying for the artworks,I will be glad to pay you
with a Money Order or Cashier`s check in US funds that can be easily
cashed at your local bank,please let me know on how to procced for
the payment of the creative artworks.
I will await your advise on how to proceed.Have a wonderful day.
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