{"id":8825,"date":"2021-01-08T10:40:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-08T18:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=8825"},"modified":"2022-03-14T16:30:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T23:30:20","slug":"deviantart-scams-fake-gift-cards-and-phishing-links-steal-artists-personal-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/deviantart-scams-fake-gift-cards-and-phishing-links-steal-artists-personal-information\/","title":{"rendered":"DeviantArt Scams: Fake Gift Cards and Phishing Links Steal Artists’ Personal Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just like with every site with a social aspect to it, scammers have found a way to take advantage of budding artists on DeviantArt<\/a>. This site is known for showcasing an artist’s work, where the public can check out the artwork that pertains to their fandoms or simply just to see the beautiful pieces others created. However, because it is accessible to the public, scammers know about this website and have found ways to steal information from these talented artists. From pretending to give out gift cards<\/a> to creating fake DeviantArt log-in sites<\/a>, here are some DeviantArt scams you need to watch out for.<\/p>\n

Top DeviantArt Scams to Watch Out For<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Colorful-paint-mix-on-artists-palette-384619-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Fake Gift Card Scam<\/h3>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-21-at-11.25.11-AM.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Scammers create accounts on DeviantArt and message other users, claiming that they just won a free gift card! A user who posted on the site Fandom<\/a> explained the events of what happened once you click on the link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“I clicked on the link to claim my ‘prize’ and was told to do other things like taking surveys. Then I was told my gift card was reserved for me but I had to do other things like complete other deals,” they state on the forum.<\/p>\n

The user then went on to complete these deals, which then locked their computer from being used. Once they fixed their computer, they canceled the whole thing and closed the accounts associated with the scam.<\/p>\n

Phishing Fake Log-In Screen Scam<\/h3>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-21-at-3.50.44-PM.png” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

DeviantArt has posted a disclaimer<\/a> on its website, warning its users about a fake log-in page making its rounds. Scammers will email you or message you stating that your account has been compromised, so you have to log-in and change your password. You then click on the link and enter your details, only to have your account hacked. That’s when you realized you just entered your details<\/a> on a fake log-in page.<\/p>\n

“If there are any words at all between “DeviantArt” and “com” then you are on a phishing site<\/a> — solely focused on trying to steal your account information.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Do not enter your details!” a DeviantArt representative has stated.<\/p>\n

Commission Scam<\/h3>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-19-at-3.41.24-PM.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Scenario 1:<\/strong> The artist promises you a piece of art for a price. You then give them the money, but they don’t give you the art back in return. They always make up excuses like “I’m too busy,” or “I’m still working on it,” and never actually finish it.<\/p>\n

Scenario 2:<\/strong> If you’re the artist, someone promises you a commission if you draw them a piece of art. Once you’re done with the art and ask for money, they pretend to like you never asked them for anything and give you nothing for the work you did. Sometimes, they will even give you a fake check to make it seem like they are paying you, but in reality, you are just taking money from the bank that you will have to give back to them.<\/p>\n

How to Avoid DeviantArt Scams!<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Man-with-paintbrush-383785-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n