Because of their enthusiasm and attempt to sell their art, many artists may not use common sense when completing a transaction. If prudent business practices are ignored, this transaction may eventually cause the artist to lose money or lose money. In some cases, here are some tips and reminders that can help artists avoid Art for Sale fraud. It is possible to sell your work.

1. Chat with people near you

The best way to avoid Art for Sale scams is to work with local buyers, who you may encounter. Scammers will usually contact you from another remote area or country. They sell them.

2. Never send money to someone you don’t know

If you are asked to transfer money to the buyer of your artwork, it is most likely a liar. carefully! The buyer of your artwork will ask you to pay more than it needs to complete the transaction. Then he will ask you to tell him the difference. When the bank pays you a check, you will be required to transfer the excess amount via bank transfer. It’s too late for you because the transfer will not be tracked. You must resolve any discrepancies and commissions and lose money (see example #3 below).

3.Beware of forged bank checks and money orders

Fraudsters often send fake proofs of purchase at asking prices. Then they will ask you to transfer the overpayment to them. Your bank can cash this check, but if the check is forged, you will be liable.

4. Do not give personal data to third parties

Do not share your bank account information, credit card number, password, social security number, or any other personal information with anyone. If you provide this information to a scammer, it will be used to create a new account and conduct identity fraud.

5. Be careful when answering trunk calls

Repeaters are legal services for people with hearing and speech impairments; however, scammers can also use this service to contact you (another reason for communicating locally with people you might meet). The call may come from an identified person. It’s like it came from a large telephone company. This delay makes the transaction legal because the service is for the hearing impaired. Here, an additional fee will also be charged, and the excess will be passed on to the “Art for Sale”. 

Never do this! In addition, please avoid using shipping and hosting services that you don’t know or use. Scammers often use fake or online deposit services to process transactions. Fraudsters often offer to use the services of “their” shipping company because “they are cheaper than other freight forwarders.