I fell for a Facebook Marketplace Zelle scam involving a piano that's increasingly common

• I wanted to welcome my new au pair, a classically trained pianist, by giving him a beautiful piano.
• I couldn't believe it when I spotted a Steinway & Sons grand piano for free on Facebook Marketplace.
• I didn't think twice about sending hundreds of dollars to a moving firm to transport it to my home.

I had the surprise planned out. The moment our new au pair arrived at our house, I would pull the dust sheet off his welcome gift and say, "Ta-da!" His jaw would drop at the sight of a Steinway baby grand piano.