All I had to do, they said, was send high-resolution scans of my art work. No contract. No formal offer. Just promises. It was a scam - and a common one in the NFT space.
🎭 The NFT Boom Has a Dark Side
What started as a revolution for digital artists quickly attracted fraudsters. Many creatives have fallen victim to:
Art theft - stolen work minted and sold without permission
Fake agents - impersonating buyers, galleries, and platforms
Phishing - links to fake NFT drops that drain your wallet
Rug pulls - hyped projects that disappear with your money
Some artists now add “NO NFT” to their bios just to deter scammers.
🚩 What to Watch Out For:
“Quick money” offers with no paperwork Requests for high-res files or wallet access Profiles with no history, few followers, or copy-paste messages Pressure to act fast (“buyer is waiting!”) Links to unknown platforms or requests for upfront fees
✅ How to Protect Yourself:
Verify the identity of anyone contacting you
Never send high-res files without a contract
Don’t connect your wallet to suspicious sites
Use watermarks and share compressed images online
Consult cybersecurity experts - yes, even for art
We need digital hygiene in the creative space.
Artists are targets, and cybersecurity awareness is no longer optional.
Let’s protect what we create.