Mixed feelings about a message i recieved.

[c37]

I received a text this morning, and don't know if it is legit or not.

I am feeling happiness and caution at the same time.

 

[Alski]

Just take it at face value till they try and drag you away somewhere.

 

[Dawnathon]

I got the same kind of message last month from someone also called "natalie", saying the same thing to a lot of writers. They got banned pretty quickly so I can only imagine they were sending suspicious links to people who responded.

 

[c37]

I got the same kind of message last month from someone also called "natalie", saying the same thing to a lot of writers. They got banned pretty quickly so I can only imagine they were sending suspicious links to people who responded.

Oh, damn. Too many scammers.

 

[Eldoria]

Suspicious message!

Causal readers usually prefer to express their appreciation more quietly by leaving a like or a short comment like "thanks for the chapter" (tftc). It's rare for readers to praise.

 

[Alski]

I got the same kind of message last month from someone also called "natalie", saying the same thing to a lot of writers. They got banned pretty quickly so I can only imagine they were sending suspicious links to people who responded.

With a little searching natalie-0 to natalie-5 exist, 2 are deleted and the other 4 were all active at similar time (15-20) mins ago. They are condcting their scam through direct messages so its harder to track.

 

[c37]

Suspicious message!

Causal readers usually prefer to express their appreciation more quietly by leaving a like or a short comment like "thanks for the chapter" (tftc). It's rare for readers to praise.

With a little searching natalie-0 to natalie-5 exist, 2 are deleted and the other 4 were all active at similar time (15-20) mins ago. They are condcting their scam through direct messages so its harder to track.

Ig it is a scammer after all.
@Eldoria @Alski I sent my Discord ID, let's see what this person has to say.

 

[Alski]

View attachment 48408 Ig it is a scammer after all.

If you havent already reported it add the other active accounts too.

natalie-0's Profile | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

natalie-2's Profile | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

natalie-5's Profile | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

 

[c37]

If you havent already reported it add the other active accounts too.

natalie-0's Profile | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

natalie-2's Profile | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

natalie-5's Profile | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

Okay, i'll report it.

 

[FRWriter]

The name should have been a dead giveaway. Probably a two or three-step scam.

 

[c37]

The name should have been a dead giveaway. Probably a two or three-step scam.

Pardon me, I am new to this.

 

[Callarel_04]

I'm sorry but if I see 'Natalie' I instantly think 'scam'. Probably a few other names too, if I can go dig them up from my FFN profile (I have like couple hundreds of accounts blocked there :v).

 

[Sylver]

I received a text this morning, and don't know if it is legit or not. View attachment 48407 I am feeling happiness and caution at the same time.

"I thought this would be mediocre but it was surprisingly good, keep it up!"

Same energy sounds like you've got yourself a fan!

 

[rileykifer]

I pretty much assume any comment I get is someone trying to lure me into a scam, especially if it's filled with praise. Readers nowadays rarely comment on chapters, much less send messages. Popular writers probably get legitimate comments and messages. But I think these scammers specifically target the unpopular because we're more likely to get excited over compliments and fall into their traps.

 

[Arkus86]

I pretty much assume any comment I get is someone trying to lure me into a scam, especially if it's filled with praise. Readers nowadays rarely comment on chapters, much less send messages. Popular writers probably get legitimate comments and messages. But I think these scammers specifically target the unpopular because we're more likely to get excited over compliments and fall into their traps.

More likely they target everyone indiscriminately, but it's more obvious with the unknown ones simply because the comments get more easily lost or reported in the comments under popular stories.

 

[Assurbanipal_II]

Last time, I ended up with an artist that was apparently organised in a stock corporation for tax reasons.

 

[TheKillingAlice]

Last time, I ended up with an artist that was apparently organised in a stock corporation for tax reasons.

What the hell

 

[Assurbanipal_II]

What the hell

I wanted them to provide me their SWIFT and IBAN code as I would only pay via bank transfer.

I then went to teach them about international banking. And wondering why their contacts listed identified them as a bank with seat in America and why their business is apparently a publicly listed company.

I also wondered what their prices would be converted into Danish króna.

 

[TheKillingAlice]

I wanted them to provide me their SWIFT and IBAN code as I would only pay via bank transfer.

I then went to teach them about international banking. And wondering why their contacts listed identified them as a bank with seat in America and why their business is apparently a publicly listed company.

I also wondered what their prices would be converted into Danish króna.

Did you find out?

 

[Assurbanipal_II]

Did you find out?

Oh, yes~.

I usually charge $350-$380 for a fullbody character but as we are working for the first time, I can offer $320. And as I said above, you can pay me in two terms like 50% upfront and 50% after you approve the lineart. I believe this is something you can easily manage!