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Scammer Alert
5 months ago
So it is with a heavy heart to announce I was just scammed out of a commission of sorts.
After winning a YCH; the artist contacted me via Discord at first to finalize some things. I sent payment and sadly they then block me. Later the next day the ACTUAL artist contacted me asking for my Discord information.
In the end the fake used the Artist’s profile pic, name, and other identification to pose as the real Artist.
Due to FA’s “call-out” rule; I will not name names, but if you’d like more information then please note me and I will provide what I have
After winning a YCH; the artist contacted me via Discord at first to finalize some things. I sent payment and sadly they then block me. Later the next day the ACTUAL artist contacted me asking for my Discord information.
In the end the fake used the Artist’s profile pic, name, and other identification to pose as the real Artist.
Due to FA’s “call-out” rule; I will not name names, but if you’d like more information then please note me and I will provide what I have
Especially with the more popular and expensive ones.
That why I often check twice with stuff only the artist may know or can prove
Talk to the artist on FA (or whatever site) 1st. Maybe create a keyword so you know they are legit in Dms on the website 1st to verify authenticity.
Been around quite a while; first time this sophisticated of a scam has hit me... here is hoping it doesn't happen again.
It was $15. No way Ill ever let it be more then that.
Most, if not, all scammers tell people to use F&F because you can't get it refunded as it's considered a gift.
I'm sorry this happened to you
Especially if they convinced you to pay Friends and Family.
Sorry you got scammed, bud. :<