Somebody posted online a floral painting by J. R. R. Tolkien. Its comment section promptly snapped open a can of enthusiasm. To the late Professor Tolkien (1892-1973) it fizzed,

Hey! I absolutely love your art, it’s incredible! I was wondering if you’re currently open for commissions? If so, I’d love to chat more about it. Feel free to DM me, or I can message you first if that’s easier!

Before you raise the cool aluminum to your lips, pivot to your computer and search the term commission scam.

But for the length of a mortal second, you couldn’t help hoping anyway, could you?