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Our church received an email from "Michelle Albert" ([email protected]) including pictures of a Yamaha Grand Piano. "Hello Stephen, Thanks for your response, the Yamaha Baby Grand Piano GC1 model used to be owned and played by my husband who passed away last year, the dimension is "151cm by 146cm". It was last tuned sometime last year before he passed. She's about 2 years old and in impeccable condition. I'm moving my properties to another place and I don't think my husband will be happy if I sell this piano, at the same time, I am settling for a home with less space, so I'm hoping to give it out to someone who is a passionate lover of the instrument. I wasn't going to leave it alone in an empty house. The Piano is currently in storage with the movers I employed to move my properties from my house. The movers can deliver anywhere. However, the beneficiary has to pay moving costs. In the attachment are the pictures of the Piano, I look forward to your reply if you are interested, if not I can contact someone else. Regards, Michelle." In an additional email, "Michelle" instructed... "You need to contact the movers and make an arrangement as regards the moving process. I would like you to take some pictures when they arrive at your address. Here is the mover's information: ([email protected]) just let them know that Mrs. Michelle Albert, referred you with the Reference Code: SEIL132AD. Make sure you send an email for a faster response. Most importantly, provide your delivery address for a delivery quote. Once you are in touch with the movers kindly also let me know so that I can sign off the piano."
Targeted Person's Location
MO, USA - 64850
Scam Type
Business Email Compromise
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Business name
Michelle Albert
Date Reported
August 26, 2025
Scam ID
1046729
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