Emails offering a 'free grand piano' from a supposedly bereaved owner are a scam targeting music lovers

Summary

Emails are circulating that claim to come from a woman whose husband has died, offering his grand piano for free to someone who will care for it. According to The Guardian, the offer is not what it seems and is a scam aimed at music lovers. The emails ask recipients to forward the message to a student, teacher, family or church.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   8 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that emails claiming to come from a woman whose husband has died are giving away his grand piano for free, but the offer is not what it seems and is a scam playing on music lovers' heartstrings.