Beware: DustyTheMare

Originally posted on May. 29th, 2013 by thefancyhorse

Mod note: Images that are still available have been added. Additionally, the "When" date is an estimate, as no dates are left in the post and the user has deleted their submissions from FurAffinity.

WHO: DustyTheMare/BanditTheStallion/PepperTheStallion/FurryLuvrForever

WHERE: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/dustythemare/

WHAT: Traced YCH Auctions, along with various questionable items in her gallery.

PROOF:

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http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/thefancyhorse/38940974/1675/1675_original.png <~ Cap
http://www.yourolddog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/janie-the-dog-walker.jpg ~< Original

https://www.furaffinity.net/full/10685236/ <~ Currently in gallery. (Capped if deleted)
http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/thefancyhorse/38940974/1807/1807_original.png <~ Screencap

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EXPLAIN: Let me first say that Dusty are not on social terms, so I am trying my best to report this in an unbiased manner. Upon seeing a few of her images go across the front page, I've checked out her gallery a few times. Several of her items in her gallery did not match her style. (Can be provided, if requested. They had me suspecting, but I can't prove anything. ) so I kept an eye on her gallery. Eventually, she has uploaded various YCH auctions (most, if not all look traced. ) and people are actually spending money on them. This is very scammy to me, and I would like to get the word out. If I can provide any more information, please request and I will do what I can.

She has since had her shouts cleared, hidden comments where she was called out on tracing (I do not have caps, so feel free to not believe me. Totally understand. ) and continues to post images that look traced.... which people have paid for.

*EDIT* -- My apologies for linking to removed submissions. All caps have been updated with working links. If I can provide anything else, let me know and I will do my best to fill in any blanks were applicable.