Monday, 10 October 2022

"Free piano" (request for up front payment) scam

Just to say that a couple of customers have mentioned that they have seen e-mails or reports of e-mails offering a piano for free, but this is followed up with a request to pay up front for delivery of the piano. In fact, the piano that is offered does not exist, and all contact ceases after payment is made.

To be clear, there are many genuine offers of free pianos through media such as Freecycle; however, it's normal for the person who is taking the piano to arrange transportation. Also, people offering free instruments are usually quite happy for you to view the piano first.

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