How Artists Can Protect Themselves from SCAMMERS--Check Out this List of Helpful Websites...

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE ILLINOIS ARTISTS' LIST

There are ongoing efforts to defraud artists, and this is just a reminder to look out for them.

There are several good web sites that deal with issue. If you get a message from (what looks like) a potential buyer be sure to check it out. (EXAMPLE: Hello, I’ve been truly impressed by the quality of your artwork. I’m interested in purchasing some of your available pieces and would love to discuss the acquisition process further. Please reach out to me at your earliest convenience. Thank you.)

Below are a few of the many web sites that have good information on this topic:

https://visual-artists.org/resources/3-common-art-scams-and-how-to-spot-them/

https://revart.co/blogs/152_Common_art_scams_and_how_to_avoid_falling_for_them

https://www.theartdistricts.org/news/beware-of-art-scams-protecting-artists-from-fraudulent-buyers

https://www.artbusinessinfo.com/how-to-spot-art-scams.html

https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/don-t-be-fooled-by-email-art-scams-how-to-spot-and-avoid-fraud