More of my story that led me to a year of research on NFTs for artists.
Original post dated July 17, 2023. When I first uploaded my art to an NFT platform, I quickly learned that scammers are out there, and they are targeting artists. Not long after my art went live, I was contacted by two different scammers through social media. Both claimed they wanted to make large purchases of my NFTs. One said they wanted to buy 30 pieces, and the other claimed they wanted to buy both of my collections. It sounded exciting at first until the red flags started waving.
One scammer sent me a link and said they were “having trouble” purchasing my art. The link looked like it was connected to my NFT platform (it even had the platform’s name in it), but it pointed to a Gmail address. This unofficial email is a huge warning sign.
Instead of clicking, I went straight to OpenSea and asked them about it. Their response was clear: if a buyer is having trouble, they should contact OpenSea directly, not the artist. Sure enough, the scammer’s account disappeared shortly afterward.
Artists, we work hard to create meaningful pieces and build our brand. Do not let scammers take advantage of your opportunity to share your work. Here are a few quick tips to stay safe:
- Never click suspicious links — even if they look “official.”
- Verify directly with your NFT platform if something feels off.
- Trust your instincts — if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Have you had a similar experience? Share your story in the comments below. The more we speak up, the harder it is for scammers to trick our community.
Stay safe. Stay creative and keep protecting your work.
Tameka Art
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