Scam Alert: IvyFur/Pisces Travel Inc
Bait and switch art scam. This name has been making the round offering commissions with high pressure sales tactics. The client never received their finished "art" after the scammer continued to upcharge them for further services; the Ivyfur name has since been purged from social media.
The name Pisces Travel Inc is still active as a payment account.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-ivyfurivyfurrierpisces-travel-inc-r2088/
Bait and switch art scam. This name has been making the round offering commissions with high pressure sales tactics. The client never received their finished "art" after the scammer continued to upcharge them for further services; the Ivyfur name has since been purged from social media.
The name Pisces Travel Inc is still active as a payment account.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-ivyfurivyfurrierpisces-travel-inc-r2088/
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Beware: Ivyfur/Ivyfurrier/Pisces Travel Inc
Uses deceptive wording and pressure tactics. Initially I was willing to forgive and assume inexperience, but the ask for double for delivery, then for a different commission, then for a 50% tip flew way past the acceptable line and drained the remainder of…
Beware: Baasil/Orange.Pekoe/Pahet
Artist has not delivered on a commission from 2019. No WIPs were provided to the client, and multiple attempts at requesting a refund by the client have been ignored. The artist has ghosted the client since 2022 without resolution.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-baasil-r2090/
Artist has not delivered on a commission from 2019. No WIPs were provided to the client, and multiple attempts at requesting a refund by the client have been ignored. The artist has ghosted the client since 2022 without resolution.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-baasil-r2090/
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Beware: Baasil
On January 31st, Baasil made a post for Tarot card slots, two separate decks that would ideally be finished and printed. After kind of waffling about it for a couple days, I reached out on February 2nd. I promptly paid for the slot, very excited to be a part…
Beware: WetVenom/VenomGirls/Scott Beadle
An undelivered commission from November 2023. Artist has ghosted the client with no progress or a refund while remaining active on all known platforms.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-wetvenom-scott-beadle-r2094/
An undelivered commission from November 2023. Artist has ghosted the client with no progress or a refund while remaining active on all known platforms.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-wetvenom-scott-beadle-r2094/
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Beware: WetVenom / Scott Beadle
I reached out to WetVenom in late October 2023 inquiring about his rates and terms. After talking for a bit about his rates and the character being drawn, we settled on $150 for a two panel, comic-style commission. I sent the first payment on November 1st…
Beware: p0pr0ck_puppy
A partial fursuit commission from August 2022 was downgraded to a 'mini-partial' with an agreement for a partial refund for the incomplete work. Mini-partial was received. The partial refund has not been paid in full since June 2023, with the maker going unresponsive on their client.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-p0pr0ck_puppy-r2106/
A partial fursuit commission from August 2022 was downgraded to a 'mini-partial' with an agreement for a partial refund for the incomplete work. Mini-partial was received. The partial refund has not been paid in full since June 2023, with the maker going unresponsive on their client.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-p0pr0ck_puppy-r2106/
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Beware: p0pr0ck_puppy
I began the commission process with p0pr0ck on August 23, 2022, for a 3/4 suit including head, paws, tail, feet, legs, and additional armsleeves for $1600. I paid in two consecutive installments of $800 through Paypal on August 24 and August 25 2022. Naively…
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Beware: RegallyWild
Client purchased collar at Furpocalypse 2023; Client intended to return due to incorrect size, was encouraged by the maker to accept a custom collar instead of refunding the purchase.
Maker ghosted the client for over a year before eventually refunding in 2024.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-regallywild-r2113/
Client purchased collar at Furpocalypse 2023; Client intended to return due to incorrect size, was encouraged by the maker to accept a custom collar instead of refunding the purchase.
Maker ghosted the client for over a year before eventually refunding in 2024.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-regallywild-r2113/
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Beware: RegallyWild
10/30/23: I initially purchased a custom fursuit collar from RegallyWild, in-person, in the dealer's den of Furpocalypse 2023. I was out of fursuit while looking at the collars in the den. The vendor overheard me say to my partner that, while I really liked…
Beware: TARGETU/TARGETOVERKILL
Animation commission from Feb 2024 with promised weekly updates.
Updates and WIP were not provided, and artist was asking for more funds from client in order to send progress images.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-targetutargetoverkilljohn-lloyd-iral-r2121/
Animation commission from Feb 2024 with promised weekly updates.
Updates and WIP were not provided, and artist was asking for more funds from client in order to send progress images.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-targetutargetoverkilljohn-lloyd-iral-r2121/
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Beware: TARGETU/TARGETOVERKILL/John Lloyd Iral
Originally, artist and I agreed on a 150 USD budget on animation to help take care of costs because he was looking for work to be able to feed himself. Artist insists he would do weekly updates. What followed was months of silence, and updates only whenever…
Beware: ectoflorist/kettucutie
Undelivered comic commission from Feb 2024. Client received one WIP before the artist went unresponsive for over 9 months, later blocking the client without explanation or refund.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/artist-beware-ectofloristkettucutie-r2125/
Undelivered comic commission from Feb 2024. Client received one WIP before the artist went unresponsive for over 9 months, later blocking the client without explanation or refund.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/artist-beware-ectofloristkettucutie-r2125/
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Artist Beware: ectoflorist/kettucutie
I began a commission process of a two page a comic from ectoflorist/kettucutie on Februrary 16th 2024. The artist seemed nice and welcoming at first. The total for the commission was $70, although I was given the option to put a down payment of $20 first…
Beware: Wulfchow
Undelivered commission originating from in-person transaction at AnthroCon 2024.
Artist went unresponsive, later delivering work in Feb 2025 with claims that did not align with the Client's experience.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-wulfchow-r2127/
Undelivered commission originating from in-person transaction at AnthroCon 2024.
Artist went unresponsive, later delivering work in Feb 2025 with claims that did not align with the Client's experience.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-wulfchow-r2127/
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Beware: Wulfchow
I have commissioned Wulfchow at the Artist Alley @ AnthroCon 2024. The commission is for a digital drawing with a scene commission, which was verbally explained in person at the booth to be a fullbody with a background. Scene commissions are shown to be offered…
Beware: Kai_River
Commission from Dec 2023 delivered in Jan 2025 after periods of inactivity.
Agreed revisions to the completed work were not completed by the artist, who has gone unresponsive.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/kairiver/
Commission from Dec 2023 delivered in Jan 2025 after periods of inactivity.
Agreed revisions to the completed work were not completed by the artist, who has gone unresponsive.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/kairiver/
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Beware: ____Kai_River_____
2023 December 13th Kai had posted a reminder for one of their multi-slot YCHs. I liked this one a lot and decided to comment asking for a slot and Kai sent me a note asking for details and gave me a payment link. December 14th I had something happen with…
And as has been seen on Twitter and bsky:
The AB team would like to make a request for clients and artists to sunset the use of Twitter DMs as a means of communication.
We have experienced it first-hand, missing multiple notifications for DMs as the platform has deteriorated and become much less artist-friendly in the past few years.
Over time, we have seen one too many transactions for both artists and clients going sour due to the platform continuing to fail with its core functions.
We encourage you to utilize email for ease of organization and record-keeping in the long run.
Happy arting and commissioning, everyone :3
The AB team would like to make a request for clients and artists to sunset the use of Twitter DMs as a means of communication.
We have experienced it first-hand, missing multiple notifications for DMs as the platform has deteriorated and become much less artist-friendly in the past few years.
Over time, we have seen one too many transactions for both artists and clients going sour due to the platform continuing to fail with its core functions.
We encourage you to utilize email for ease of organization and record-keeping in the long run.
Happy arting and commissioning, everyone :3
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It's been a hot minute. (We keep forgetting to update our socmeds.... aaaa)
We need your help for a new Scampedia entry. Have you received a note on FA, DA, ect. out of the blue from someone asking to commission them? Have you actually DONE it?
This is a very common scam, and we are hoping to help folks out by making a Scampedia entry on it. If you have paid one of these scammers, please reach out to us via eden@artistsbeware.info.
Beware: quetzalcoatlbeautiful0
Ghosted the client while finishing new work, then blocked them after they asked for a refund.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-quetzalcoatlbeautiful0-r2193
Ghosted the client while finishing new work, then blocked them after they asked for a refund.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-quetzalcoatlbeautiful0-r2193
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Beware: quetzalcoatlbeautiful0
Summary of My Experience June 12th, 2024 I contacted Quetzal on their telegram account after seeing a journal advertisement for discounted commissions on their Furaffinity page. Initially they were prompt with their communication to me and by the very next…
Caution: Retro Fursuits
Retro Fursuits accepted the commission in June of 2021 and OP was eventually refunded August 21, 2025 with little to show.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions_11/artist-cautions/beware-retro-fursuits-r2201
Retro Fursuits accepted the commission in June of 2021 and OP was eventually refunded August 21, 2025 with little to show.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions_11/artist-cautions/beware-retro-fursuits-r2201
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Caution: Retro Fursuits
Proof of everything I have mentioned below can be found at the bottom of this post due to awkward mobile screenshot sizes. After seeing their fursuit commission ad on Twitter in June of 2021, I decided to submit a form through RetroFursuits' website for a…
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"This artist is by far one of the best artists i've ever gone to as far as commissions is concerned."
https://artistsbeware.info/forums/topic/364-inukuroo
✨Inukuroo✨
"This artist is by far one of the best artists i've ever gone to as far as commissions is concerned."
https://artistsbeware.info/forums/topic/364-inukuroo
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Inukuroo
This artist is by far one of the best artists i've ever gone to as far as commissions is concerned. She is very fast, and has a very good business model in regards to commissions. This person can also animate for you if you wish. The person can also do NSFW…
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Beware: Clockwork Carousel / Clockwork Carousel Creations
Undelivered fursuit head that was canceled by the maker. The maker promised to refund the client, but has not sent the refund and is no longer answering messages.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-clockworkcarousel-clockwork-carousel-creations-r2202
Undelivered fursuit head that was canceled by the maker. The maker promised to refund the client, but has not sent the refund and is no longer answering messages.
https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-clockworkcarousel-clockwork-carousel-creations-r2202
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Beware: ClockworkCarousel / Clockwork Carousel Creations
So, in the summer of 2022, I was in the market for getting a fursuit head made of my gray fox, Kigali (The ref pic included should be the same as the one I sent them given the timing, as I don't have much art of my OCs). The design itself was easy enough…
Beware: Cobalt SCW and Clutch Wolf
Client(s) wanted a full refund a day after the artist's grandma passed away. Asked for endless edits, refused to pay, and then edited the artist's work without permission.
artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/client-bewares/beware-cobalt-scw-and-clutch-wolf-r2214/
Client(s) wanted a full refund a day after the artist's grandma passed away. Asked for endless edits, refused to pay, and then edited the artist's work without permission.
artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/client-bewares/beware-cobalt-scw-and-clutch-wolf-r2214/
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Beware: Cobalt SCW and Clutch Wolf
This is merely just for the sake of having my side written down and documented. I want to warn any artist to not work with either of these two. They are very demanding and impatient (and dont like to pay artists). I was first met Cobalt at Furlandia 2025…
Update: https://artistsbeware.info/beware/submissions/artist-bewares/beware-aroccosuits-r1217/
Arocco tried to have his new username, SmashedOysters, removed from the post by lying about his identity to staff.
Instead of coming clean when faced with proof, he has DFEd all traces of himself
Known UNs: Fathersaeed, Recontryx, SmashedOysters, Smashed
Arocco tried to have his new username, SmashedOysters, removed from the post by lying about his identity to staff.
Instead of coming clean when faced with proof, he has DFEd all traces of himself
Known UNs: Fathersaeed, Recontryx, SmashedOysters, Smashed
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Beware : AroccoSuits
I contacted AroccoSuits to purchase a commission 2/7/2019. I sent payment ($550) on 2/13/2019. As of today, 4/4/2022, I have not received any evidence of work being done on the product I purchased and none of my emails are being answered. Andrew would keep…
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