Phishing Scams on Art Commission Platforms Stealing Payment Credentials
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Summary
Artists are being targeted by sophisticated phishing scams on commission platforms like Artistree. Fake commission notifications direct them to clone websites that request credit/debit card information under the guise of verification. These repeated attacks threaten artists' income and financial security, and existing platform security measures are inadequate to prevent credential theft. Artists are left vulnerable, with no reliable way to distinguish legitimate opportunities from fraudulent ones.
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Artists face phishing scams on commission platforms designed to steal payment credentials, threatening their income and security.
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