Tattoo artists have long dealt with impostor accounts that copy their work and collect deposits through payment apps. A scammer impersonating one such artist reportedly tried to get a $150 deposit from a close friend of the real artist, according to a Reddit post by u/OneConfection6363 in r/pettyrevenge. Because the target had apparently known the artist since 2011, the act seemed doomed from the start.
The situation reportedly began when the individual noticed a fake TikTok account using the identity of their friend, a legitimate tattoo artist with a solid following. After apparently confirming through a Facebook message that the account was a fraud, the person decided to have some fun with the impostor. The scammer then seemingly kicked things off by messaging the person directly.
