art commission scam

A beginner artist in Discord art servers reports receiving over ten unsolicited commission offers, with scammers offering $500+ for pet drawings and using PayPal to request payments. The artist engages with scammers using fake email addresses, revealing the scam involves fake payment screenshots.

A Reddit user reports a potential scam involving unsolicited art commission requests on a Discord server for a comic store. The individual communicated via PayPal, cited inconsistent art style and financial emergencies, and proposed staged payments. The user seeks advice on whether to proceed or block the person.