I might be fucked? Likely being ghosted.

[tiredofallthis]

Hello.

For the necessary background context, I commissioned this artist back in 2022 and there were absolutely zero issues with them: Communication was fast and quick, frequent updates with a swift delivery, all the good stuff. In August of last year I decided to commission them again for a bigger, more expensive project, with half of the payment done upfront. I still haven't seen anything from it or know what the artist is even doing.

I tried sending messages on our platform of initial content around the new year and none have been read even to this day. I then tried adding them on Discord but whilst my friend request has sat unaccepted for months, I have seen them change their profile picture so I know they are at least active there. I also sent two emails and a PayPal message and still no dice. I've been unable to find any other account of theirs online, if any do exist, so messaging elsewhere is likely impossible.

This could be an easy PayPal dispute situation if the window hadn't passed and if I didn't, very stupidly, pay with friends-and-family as an option. I was way too trusting based on our previous project and thought it would be a nice gesture. I'm clearly paying for it though, since I'm down $90 and have nothing to show for it.

I've got a feeling there is actually zero-hope for this situation but if there's any kind of possible 'out', I would love to hear it. Thank you so much.

[Eden]

Hi!

How did you initially commission this artist? Right away my first and immediate concern is if you've actually fallen for a commission scammer. Did they ask you to pay F&F?