I recvd this e-mail overnight from someone supposedly seeking lessons from me. The request is very general in nature. Without a doubt it's from a scam-artist and perhaps not the brightest. I receive perhaps 3-5 of these annually. It's copied precisely as it was sent.

Hello,
I'm Patricia Kirk from Paris,France.during my search for music teacher that would always take my Son (Jacob) and I found your advert..Your advert looks great and it is very okay to me since you specialize in the area i am seeking for him.

My son would be coming to U.S before end of this month for 4 Months.he is 19yr Old and also a beginner, i want you to help me teach lesson during his stay.

So, kindly let me know your charges cost per week's ,in order for me to arrange for his payment before he travels down to your side.

I would also like to know if the their is any Text Book you will recommend for him as a beginner so that she will be reading privately at home after the lesson during his stay.

Please Advise back on;
(1). your charges per 1 hour twice a week for 4 Months?
(2).The Day and time you will be available to teach his During the week?
(3).Tuition address?

I will be looking forward to read from you soonest.
Best Regards,
Mrs.Kirk
patricia.kirk91@yahoo.fr