Hotmail — Fraud

Address: Email

Website: [email protected]

I received multiple emails from the sender, who I believe to be a fraudulent individual attempting to deceive me. The modus operandi of the scam remained consistent, but the details varied slightly in each attempt. As a professional artist, the scammer approached me with a proposal for a commercial painting project, claiming it was a surprise anniversary gift for a couple. They assured me of payment via cheque within two days.

Sensing something amiss, I decided to exercise caution and requested an advance payment before commencing the project. The individual, purportedly based in the UK, explained their inability to make an online payment due to work constraints. Skeptical of the situation, I declined to proceed without the requested advance. Consequently, I did not respond to any further emails.

It is essential to remain vigilant and not fall prey to such schemes. In my case, the emails originated from the address "[protected]@hotmail.com", and I received approximately 5-6 messages from this source. I urge everyone to be cautious and not let their hard-earned money be taken advantage of by fraudulent individuals. Furthermore, it is crucial for the government to take necessary steps to address and prevent such scams in order to protect individuals from financial harm.