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<title>Online Security &amp; Potential Threats</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The art world is operating now more than ever in a virtual space. While this may provide opportunity for greater exposure to a wider audience, the potential for fraudulent transactions and/or data collection has increased.  In this forum we will share resources that provide helpful information/tips for keeping your data, artwork, and livelihood safe. Please feel free to share your experiences that may aide others as well.]]></description>
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<title>How to Spot Art Scams and Fraud</title>
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<description><![CDATA["The ways and means of scamming artists and art collectors are numerous and multiplying. This page will attempt to highlight some of the more obvious scams, fraudulent activities and cyber crimes which happen in the art world."&nbsp; Art Business Info. For Artists provides information and links to additional resources. <a href="https://www.artbusinessinfo.com/how-to-spot-art-scams.html">Read On...</a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:26:12 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How Art Collectors Can Avoid Online Phishing Scams and Social Engineering</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Top Tip: Anytime you get a suspicious email from an art dealer and before you open any attachments, just pick up the phone and call the person. <a href="https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-art-collectors-avoid-online-phishing-scams-social-engineering">Read the full Article from Artsy.net.</a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:22:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How to Stop and Avoid Email Art Scams</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Don't be Fooled by Email Art Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Fraud<br>
Top Tips:<br>
1. The Story Sounds Impersonal.<br>
2. The “Buyer” is in a Foreign Country or They Need an Outside Shipper.<br>
3. There is a Tight Timeline.<br>
4. There are Spelling, Grammatical, or Spacing Errors.<br>
5. Something Doesn't Add Up or You Get a Bad Feeling. Trust your gut!<br>
<a href="https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/don-t-be-fooled-by-email-art-scams-how-to-spot-and-avoid-fraud">Read more from this source...</a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:19:10 GMT</pubDate>
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