1.

What the user sees

The lure as presented

  • A random account starts a friendly conversation.
  • They ask about favorite characters or items, then pitch 2D or 3D art.
  • A discount or limited slot is used to push upfront payment.
2.

What happens behind the scenes

What the attacker is trying to obtain

1Friendly DM
2Commission pitch
3Upfront payment
4Block and vanish
  • The scam builds quick rapport and pushes payment methods that are hard to reverse.
  • A portfolio may be stolen or unrelated to the person contacting you.
1.

If you fell for it

What to do first

  1. 1
    Contact the payment provider or bank about refund or chargeback options.
  2. 2
    Report the account to Discord and block it.
  3. 3
    Preserve conversation logs, account IDs, and payment records.
2.

How to avoid it

Where to stop before damage

  • Treat unsolicited commission pitches cautiously.
  • Use payment methods with buyer protection.
  • Check client references, process evidence, and portfolio consistency.