‘Free grand piano’: the scam playing on music lovers’ heartstrings Rupert Jones Sun, November 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM GMT 3 min read
Piano experts say people should be especially cautious if they are offered an unusually valuable instrument.Photograph: Erickson Stock/Alamy

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".