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| The '''Violin scam''' is a fraudulent public performance where someone pretends to play the violin but is actually playing a pre-recorded track. The scammer solicits donations using a sign and sometimes with a co-conspirator who approaches listeners for money.<ref> https://wbkr.com/the-truth-about-the-people-playing-violin-in-kentucky-parking-lots/</ref><ref>https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/instruments/violin/police-busking-scam-america/</ref><ref>https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/202112/29022/</ref> | The '''Violin scam''' is a fraudulent public performance where someone pretends to play the violin but is actually playing a pre-recorded track. The scammer solicits donations using a sign and sometimes with a co-conspirator who approaches listeners for money.<ref> https://wbkr.com/the-truth-about-the-people-playing-violin-in-kentucky-parking-lots/</ref><ref>https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/instruments/violin/police-busking-scam-america/</ref><ref>https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/202112/29022/</ref> | ||
| The scam has been documented across the United States including ],<ref>https://www.ncadvertiser.com/news/article/Norwalk-police-Beware-of-violin-players-seeking-16684439.php</ref> ],<ref>https://wwmt.com/news/local/violin-portage-target-violinist-solicit-money-donation-westnedge</ref> ],<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/fake-violin-scam-edgewater-denver-sloans-lake-warning-police/</ref> | The scam has been documented across the United States including ],<ref>https://www.ncadvertiser.com/news/article/Norwalk-police-Beware-of-violin-players-seeking-16684439.php</ref> ],<ref>https://wwmt.com/news/local/violin-portage-target-violinist-solicit-money-donation-westnedge</ref> ],<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/fake-violin-scam-edgewater-denver-sloans-lake-warning-police/</ref> ],<ref>https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/fake-violin-scammers-scam-artists-posing-as-musicians-and-asking-for-money-during-the-holidays/</ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 21:20, 12 September 2024
The Violin scam is a fraudulent public performance where someone pretends to play the violin but is actually playing a pre-recorded track. The scammer solicits donations using a sign and sometimes with a co-conspirator who approaches listeners for money.
The scam has been documented across the United States including Connecticut, Michigan, Colorado, Texas,
References
- https://wbkr.com/the-truth-about-the-people-playing-violin-in-kentucky-parking-lots/
- https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/instruments/violin/police-busking-scam-america/
- https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/202112/29022/
- https://www.ncadvertiser.com/news/article/Norwalk-police-Beware-of-violin-players-seeking-16684439.php
- https://wwmt.com/news/local/violin-portage-target-violinist-solicit-money-donation-westnedge
- https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/fake-violin-scam-edgewater-denver-sloans-lake-warning-police/
- https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/fake-violin-scammers-scam-artists-posing-as-musicians-and-asking-for-money-during-the-holidays/