# ‘Free grand piano’: the scam playing on music lovers’ heartstrings

- Source: Guardian Business
- Published: 2026-11-08T07:00:33+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/nov/08/free-grand-piano-scam-emails
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/free-grand-piano-the-scam-playing-on-music-lovers-heartstrings-fe1449/

Emails claim to come from a woman whose husband has died – but the offer isn’t what it seems An email pops up in your inbox: a woman whose husband has died is giving away his grand piano for free. She says she would love it to go to someone “who will truly appreciate and care for it”. The piano “is in excellent condition and has brought joy to our home”. The email ends: “If you know of a dedicated

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