Comments for The world adores matt hayward http://matthayward.com Home page and blog of Matt Hayward. Web Producer, Melbourne Australia. Sun, 11 May 2008 22:52:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on Israeli art student scam in Melbourne? by Cathy http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-710 Cathy Tue, 06 May 2008 01:48:08 +0000 http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-710 I was scammed last night 05.05.08, in St Clair NSW (Australia). Young Russan man came to my door to sell me some very nice art work. I am an old art student and really admired the paintings. But after paying for one painting total $180.00, the Russan gentleman about 20years old kept pushing to buy more. I did think maybe it is a scam, but I did get a nice picture out of him.He kept telling me I could just leave a dept and get back to him later. But I live alone and was worried about if it was a scam, I could be robbed and be home alone at the time. Just hope nothing bad happens now that I have made a purchase. I was scammed last night 05.05.08, in St Clair NSW (Australia). Young Russan man came to my door to sell me some very nice art work. I am an old art student and really admired the paintings. But after paying for one painting total $180.00, the Russan gentleman about 20years old kept pushing to buy more. I did think maybe it is a scam, but I did get a nice picture out of him.He kept telling me I could just leave a dept and get back to him later. But I live alone and was worried about if it was a scam, I could be robbed and be home alone at the time. Just hope nothing bad happens now that I have made a purchase.

]]> Comment on Israeli art student scam in Melbourne? by Viv http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-709 Viv Sat, 03 May 2008 03:30:33 +0000 http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-709 A nice young lady called Nofar came around to my place last night (Sunshine Coast Qld). The paintings were really nice. She said she could take a small cash deposit if we didn't have the money and later we could transfer money to her. I asked for her number in case I decided to buy one later. She said she didn't know her # but offered to ring my phone so I'd have her number. It was 8pm and I think all our lights were off as we were putting the kids to bed, I wondered whether it was a front to break-in, though the area where I live is not very rich, neither are we so she lucked out there. She said they were travelling around Australia, about 75 of them from Israel. Where can we buy these nice China rip-offs for $5 - I want one! A nice young lady called Nofar came around to my place last night (Sunshine Coast Qld). The paintings were really nice. She said she could take a small cash deposit if we didn’t have the money and later we could transfer money to her. I asked for her number in case I decided to buy one later. She said she didn’t know her # but offered to ring my phone so I’d have her number. It was 8pm and I think all our lights were off as we were putting the kids to bed, I wondered whether it was a front to break-in, though the area where I live is not very rich, neither are we so she lucked out there. She said they were travelling around Australia, about 75 of them from Israel. Where can we buy these nice China rip-offs for $5 - I want one!

]]> Comment on Juno Movie Review by patrick http://matthayward.com/2008/02/04/juno-movie-review.htm#comment-708 patrick Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:58:28 +0000 http://matthayward.com/2008/02/04/juno-movie-review.htm#comment-708 i assumed Juno was directed by the same guy that directed Knocked Up because it's about an unexpected pregnancy, and Michael Cera stars as Juno's boyfriend (he was one of the goofy kids from Superbad, a close relative of Knocked Up), but it turns out this is not the case i assumed Juno was directed by the same guy that directed Knocked Up because it’s about an unexpected pregnancy, and Michael Cera stars as Juno’s boyfriend (he was one of the goofy kids from Superbad, a close relative of Knocked Up), but it turns out this is not the case

]]> Comment on Israeli art student scam in Melbourne? by jen http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-707 jen Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:12:40 +0000 http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-707 Hey there! I am in Aberdeenshire,Scotland, UK and I just had the Israeli art student thing happen. I did buy one though knowing that it was kind of a scam. I really liked the painting I bought but then thought I would check others experiences. He used the lavatory( I kept an eye) and he also had a glass of water( I have his finger prints, ha,ha!)He asked for my telephone number and said only if he gave me his, which he did and made him show me it on his mobile phonebook! He looked confused and I think he left wondering who scammed who! He said a framer would be in touch. I said , 'oh do you frame as well as paint and interior design' and he seemed uncomfortable with my questions and said that he couldn't speak great english! I just wanted to give him a run for his money and mine! Hey there! I am in Aberdeenshire,Scotland, UK and I just had the Israeli art student thing happen. I did buy one though knowing that it was kind of a scam. I really liked the painting I bought but then thought I would check others experiences. He used the lavatory( I kept an eye) and he also had a glass of water( I have his finger prints, ha,ha!)He asked for my telephone number and said only if he gave me his, which he did and made him show me it on his mobile phonebook! He looked confused and I think he left wondering who scammed who! He said a framer would be in touch. I said , ‘oh do you frame as well as paint and interior design’ and he seemed uncomfortable with my questions and said that he couldn’t speak great english! I just wanted to give him a run for his money and mine!

]]> Comment on Israeli art student scam in Melbourne? by lina http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-706 lina Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:28:22 +0000 http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-706 I got scammed too! I bought but don't mind the painting in fact i love it! A Paris street with the Eiffel tower in the middle in blue and white tones. Would have preferred the honesty and still would have bought. They were selling for $200 but i only paid $150. I figured she (Juliette)a pretty young woman with green eyes was working her way around Australia and was making some quick money. She said she was a French art student traveling around and has been to Sydney already and seen Bondi, Manly and the Blue Mountains. She said they were planning on going to the 12 Apostles this weekend. No offer of framing. I got scammed too! I bought but don’t mind the painting in fact i love it! A Paris street with the Eiffel tower in the middle in blue and white tones. Would have preferred the honesty and still would have bought. They were selling for $200 but i only paid $150. I figured she (Juliette)a pretty young woman with green eyes was working her way around Australia and was making some quick money. She said she was a French art student traveling around and has been to Sydney already and seen Bondi, Manly and the Blue Mountains. She said they were planning on going to the 12 Apostles this weekend. No offer of framing.

]]> Comment on Israeli art student scam in Melbourne? by Dina Stephens http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-705 Dina Stephens Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:55:26 +0000 http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-705 Hi there, It actually happened to us couple nights ago, here in Brisbane. A young woman name Emily (not sure if it's her real name) came to our house and told us from Tel Aviv and all... showing several paintings, very persistent. We happen wanting to buy an art work for a birthday gift so we ended up buying one of it. And then she was offering a discount if we buy more than one, which we declined and then she called her supervisor, David, who eventually came and gave more discount. At that moment I got suspicious. However we ended up only buying one worth $170 They even had this phone number which they refer it as their office. (02) 66803264 and an ABN 55626494798. Not sure if this details are all true. Hi there,

It actually happened to us couple nights ago, here in Brisbane. A young woman name Emily (not sure if it’s her real name) came to our house and told us from Tel Aviv and all… showing several paintings, very persistent. We happen wanting to buy an art work for a birthday gift so we ended up buying one of it.
And then she was offering a discount if we buy more than one, which we declined and then she called her supervisor, David, who eventually came and gave more discount. At that moment I got suspicious. However we ended up only buying one worth $170 They even had this phone number which they refer it as their office. (02) 66803264 and an ABN 55626494798.
Not sure if this details are all true.

]]> Comment on Israeli art student scam in Melbourne? by Paul http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-704 Paul Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:16:41 +0000 http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-704 The Oils are from China and are massed produced originals. The average cost for the 20x24 is $5.00. The art is consigned to the kids for $75.00. I owned one of the larger art factories in the US and ran into the owners of this worldwide scam. It is amazing how they have sold all over the world saying the same pitch. The Oils are from China and are massed produced originals. The average cost for the 20×24 is $5.00. The art is consigned to the kids for $75.00. I owned one of the larger art factories in the US and ran into the owners of this worldwide scam. It is amazing how they have sold all over the world saying the same pitch.

]]> Comment on Israeli art student scam in Melbourne? by Karina http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-703 Karina Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:08:47 +0000 http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-703 I just bought two for $ 150.00 each. They are worth the money....I guess the scam part is the israel student story which I did not believe anyway. The frame girl just came by and she has the frames in her car..they are much cheaper than the stores..still a good deal!!. I just bought two for $ 150.00 each. They are worth the money….I guess the scam part is the israel student story which I did not believe anyway. The frame girl just came by and she has the frames in her car..they are much cheaper than the stores..still a good deal!!.

]]> Comment on Israeli art student scam in Melbourne? by Nicole http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-702 Nicole Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:34:40 +0000 http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-702 Hi, Feel a bit ill reading all of these posts. We are in Kalgoorlie 6430 and were targeted tonight. Just thought to Google door to door painting scams after the hubby said " There's nothing suss about what we just did is there?" We are a bit naive I guess and were totally won over by the sweet, honest, french sounding 26 year old hawker by the name of Carine. We had neither the money or intention to buy art at 6:30pm on a Tuesday when you are dealing with the kids but I guess she is very practiced in the subtleties of sales. We bought 4 canvases for $600!!! A lot of clams for us, but I had just purchased a print for $160 as a wedding pres and thought what a steal. Happy I guess? with our purchases but will definitely steer clear of of using 'their' framer after reading the posts and very regretful of giving our contact details. I will be ringing the local paper first thing in the morning to suggest an article on these goings on before more Kalgoorlie residents part with their hard earned cash. Hi,
Feel a bit ill reading all of these posts. We are in Kalgoorlie 6430 and were targeted tonight. Just thought to Google door to door painting scams after the hubby said ” There’s nothing suss about what we just did is there?” We are a bit naive I guess and were totally won over by the sweet, honest, french sounding 26 year old hawker by the name of Carine. We had neither the money or intention to buy art at 6:30pm on a Tuesday when you are dealing with the kids but I guess she is very practiced in the subtleties of sales. We bought 4 canvases for $600!!! A lot of clams for us, but I had just purchased a print for $160 as a wedding pres and thought what a steal. Happy I guess? with our purchases but will definitely steer clear of of using ‘their’ framer after reading the posts and very regretful of giving our contact details. I will be ringing the local paper first thing in the morning to suggest an article on these goings on before more Kalgoorlie residents part with their hard earned cash.

]]> Comment on Israeli art student scam in Melbourne? by Sarah McGrath http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-700 Sarah McGrath Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:39:14 +0000 http://matthayward.com/2008/01/05/israeli-art-student-scam-in-melbourne.htm#comment-700 Hi Everyone - These "students" have just hit Carindale in Brisbane. I bought one of "their" paintings (Venice scene) for $220. But you know what? I like it and I have artwork from art galleries and they do cost much more! However, I have cancelled my credit card to be on the safe side and did not give them my details. Also got "Avi From Israel"'s mobile phone, and to be cheeky, I rang it infront of him. Tee hee, he nearly sh*it himself! But the mobile number is legitimate - 0415 507 292. I told him I didn't need a framer and both (a girl, "Julie") were not invited into the house. The way I see it, I have just helped some international backpackers have a better holiday in Australia, so I won't bother calling the Police. Funny thing is, they were both so nervous I had to have a laugh!!! Hope doing the wrong thing is worth it for them... Hi Everyone - These “students” have just hit Carindale in Brisbane. I bought one of “their” paintings (Venice scene) for $220. But you know what? I like it and I have artwork from art galleries and they do cost much more! However, I have cancelled my credit card to be on the safe side and did not give them my details. Also got “Avi From Israel”’s mobile phone, and to be cheeky, I rang it infront of him. Tee hee, he nearly sh*it himself! But the mobile number is legitimate - 0415 507 292. I told him I didn’t need a framer and both (a girl, “Julie”) were not invited into the house. The way I see it, I have just helped some international backpackers have a better holiday in Australia, so I won’t bother calling the Police. Funny thing is, they were both so nervous I had to have a laugh!!! Hope doing the wrong thing is worth it for them…

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