Scammy emails for chess instruction

[Roger Patterson]

Any one else getting scammy emails asking for chess instruction (but what they really want is some info on how to "pay" you)?

[Hans Jung]

Yes, many over the years. I would respond" I dont do payment via email and if I don't know you we have to meet first time in person." Has always worked for me.

[Chris White]

I get this exact message from different email addresses every few weeks. I thought it was legit at first because I responded saying I was full and I would put them on my waitlist.


Hello, I hope this message finds you well.
I am interested in enrolling my children in Chess lessons. Could you please provide your location and the payment methods you accept? My kids are 12 and 10years old and are beginners with no prior experience. Additionally, I would appreciate information on the days and times that would be most convenient for you, as they are homeschooled and have a flexible schedule. Thank you, and I look forward to your reply.




barbaragklutz”

[Roger Patterson]

I get this exact message from different email addresses every few weeks. I thought it was legit at first because I responded saying I was full and I would put them on my waitlist.


Hello, I hope this message finds you well.
I am interested in enrolling my children in Chess lessons. Could you please provide your location and the payment methods you accept? My kids are 12 and 10years old and are beginners with no prior experience. Additionally, I would appreciate information on the days and times that would be most convenient for you, as they are homeschooled and have a flexible schedule. Thank you, and I look forward to your reply.




barbaragklutz”

yes, exactly that email off and on for the last year or so. Like you, I treated the first one seriously notwithstanding the slightly odd wording and emphasis on how to pay but the 2nd email made it obvious.

[Vlad Drkulec]

I haven't seen any of these but a few years ago I have one person who would pay me by cheque written by his lawyer but it had to be for an amount significantly more than my usual rate. If I could just refund him the difference between the face amount of the cheque and the amount actually owed the universe would be in balance.