The British government is launching a campaign to try to prevent people from being taken in by scam investments. “The investment scam of the moment appears to be art. A few years ago it was ostriches, later followed by whisky, wine and champagne. Thousands of people have been targeted by companies promising big returns if they buy art prints which are then supposedly leased out to hang on the walls of large companies.”
Tag: 11.25.03
Comedy Terrorist Sentenced To The Penalty Box
The self-styles “comedy terrorist” Aaron Barschak, has been sentenced to four weeks in jail for throwing red paint over Turner-nominated artist Jake Chapman.