๐ฉ๐ฉ HOW TO SPOT A COMMISSION REQUEST SCAM ๐ฉ๐ฉ
If you're an artist you've probably received DM's from sketchy people asking for a commission. I've come across a scammer recently and I decided to share my tips on how to spot red flags ๐ฉ and wisely decline commission requests. Thread below
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If you're an artist you've probably received DM's from sketchy people asking for a commission. I've come across a scammer recently and I decided to share my tips on how to spot red flags ๐ฉ and wisely decline commission requests. Thread below
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Be careful out there and keep drawing!! (โ ๏ฝกโ โขฬโ แดโ -โ )โ โง
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- Asks to draw their child
- Asks your location
- Doesn't care about any request details at all
- Says yes and is rushes accept the request
- Sends shortened link. DO NOT OPEN
Also be sure to reverse search sketchy reference images just in case.
- Request details are very few, you're only asked for a vage concept
- They do not answer your questions
- They ask to communicate in another app
- Their payment option is unusual
- They offer a lot of money upfront
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I have avoided scams just by looking up their username, some people call out scammers publicly and warn other users about the scammers. This is obvious but VERY IMPORTANT to check (โ หโ ๏ฝฅโ _โ ๏ฝฅโ หโ )
The first thing to do is to have a look at their profile. Look for:
- Date of account creation
- Number of followers/following
- Friendly interaction with other people
If the account's only purpose is to ask for commissions... ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ