Artist impersonation scam via Discord DMs
Published: 26 Oct 2026 · Worldwide
An artist reports someone impersonating their account and sending suspicious DMs to potential clients on Discord. The real artist only communicates via their verified Discord server. Victims are warned not to trust or engage with the fake account pretending to be the artist or studio.
Who is at risk
Anyone who uses social media, email or messaging apps
How to protect yourself
- Do not click links in unexpected messages, posts or direct messages.
- Check the sender or account through the official website, not through the message.
- Never share passwords, codes or recovery phrases.
Source: Community reports (hackfraud.com)
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