About this episode
Are you aware of the different types of scams targeting art collectors and artists? In this episode, we break down three scams in detail. But it's not just the art world that's affected - there are millions of dollars in damages from fraudulent money orders and fake checks. With over 250 million phishing attacks in 2022 alone, it's crucial to stay informed and educated. Join us as we explore these scams and learn how to protect yourself from falling victim to them. Here are three scams I'm breaking down in detail: "I want to surprise my wife" also formerly called the Nigerian Art Scam Buying your art as an NFT Fake online order confirmation "Anything that sounds too good to be true usually is." – Miriam Schulman According to the New York Times, there are about 124 million dollars in damages from more than 40,000 cases involving fraudulent foreign money orders or fake checks. And there were more than 250 million phishing attacks in 2022. These numbers are high and alarming, so it's important that we stay aware and educated. Don't miss out on this eye-opening episode full of valuable information. For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/254 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies . Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart