CANOGA PARK, Calif. – In a notice posted Friday, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) warned that “a nude art photography site has contacted at least one FSC member, claiming to have obtained their contact information ‘through the Free Speech Coalition.’”
“Free Speech Coalition has not and will not share, sell or otherwise publicly post member information,” FSC said in the statement. “We have contacted the company demanding they cease and desist spreading false information using our name or otherwise claiming connection with FSC.”
FSC added that anyone who has received such a solicitation, or receives one in the future, should let the FSC know immediately.
According to a screenshot of the message included in the FSC warning, the subject line of the message received by at least one member of the organization reads “Invitation to Visit Our New Website.”
The body text of the email reads as follows:
“We hope this message finds you well.
We obtained your contact information through the “Free Speech Coalition” and we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to visit our new website (link redacted).
On our site, you can explore our online store and purchase fine art prints, with free shipping to the United States.
We hope you enjoy your visit and find our offerings to your liking.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out.”
You can read the full text of the FSC’s posted warning and view the screenshot of the email on the FSC website.
Warning stock photo by Studio Souldesign.eu from FreeImages.com
