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A woman named Charlotte Hughes reached out via our non-profit website claiming that she has a Yamaha Baby Grand Piano GC1 model that used to be owned and played by her husband who passed away last year, the dimension is "151cm by 146cm". It was last tuned sometime last year before he passed. The piano is about 2 years old and in impeccable condition. She sent pictures and everything. She said she is moving into a smaller place and doesn't think her husband would be happy if she sells it but would prefer to donate it to someone who is a lover of pianos. She claims the piano is in storage with the movers and they can deliver it anywhere as long as we pay the moving costs. She told us that we needed to contact the movers directly to make an arrangement to move the piano. Here is the mover's information: ([email protected]) just let them know that Mrs. Charlotte Hughes, referred you with the Reference Code: SEIL132PH. Make sure you send an email for a faster response. Most importantly, provide your delivery address for a delivery quote. Once we emailed the movers, this is the info they came back with: Please find below the estimated cost for delivery to your location. * Referral ID: (SEIL132PH) * Item/Name: Yamaha Baby Grand Piano * Item/Package Weight: 574lbs * Dimensions: Length 5' 1" (151 cm), Width 5" (146cm)" * Item Provider: Mrs. Charlotte Hughes. Below you find the cost estimates of delivery to your provided address as highlighted below: Name: XXXXXX Address: XXXXXX Tel: XXXXXX (set up inclusive) *COST ESTIMATE: According to weight and Distance. $1,950 (Next day delivery + Setup) $1,220 (3 day delivery + Setup) $870 (6 day delivery + Setup) $730 (9 day delivery + Setup) $620 (12 day delivery + Setup) You are required to get back to us the preferred chosen plan and payment option below to enable us to prepare your moving invoice. *Zelle. *PayPal. *Cash App. *Bank Cash Deposit/Wire transfer. Thanks for your understanding; We serve for your comfort. Sincerely, Erin Leyen (Moving Department E.M.&.S)

Luckily at this point, the forms of payment were a red flag to us.

Targeted Person's Location

NE, USA- 68028

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NE

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Scam Type

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Business name

Express Movers Storage via Charlotte Hughes

Date Reported

November 13, 2023

Scam ID

771880


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