If you’re new and want to discover creators without getting burned, start your search where identity checks and payouts are tied to real names and bank accounts. Platforms that pay out to creators must run Know Your Customer (KYC) verification and age checks, which dramatically reduces impersonation and fly-by-night scams. On adult platforms, performers must also comply with US federal age-verification laws for producers (18 U.S.C. §2257), meaning a creator who can publish and get paid on a reputable site has already cleared multiple compliance gates (Cornell Law: 18 U.S.C. §2257).
Here’s where I consistently find vetted talent for fans, campaigns, and cross-promotions—with built-in safety layers and paper trails.
- Official subscription platforms (best first stop): OnlyFans, Fansly, and FanCentro require government ID verification before creators can post and monetize. OnlyFans’ Terms specify identity checks and age verification for creators to use the platform and accept payments (OnlyFans Terms: onlyfans.com/terms). Fansly and FanCentro run similar KYC processes. If you’ve discovered a creator on social media, always click through to their official subscription page first and subscribe or message there—platform messaging and payment rails give you support options if anything goes wrong.
- Clips marketplaces with reviews and platform-handled payments: ManyVids, IWantClips, and ModelHub (Pornhub) vet creators and handle the transaction on your behalf, which is far safer than sending money peer-to-peer. After a high-profile reckoning in 2020, Pornhub implemented strict verification and removed unverified videos at scale (BBC, 2020), and major adult clip stores now emphasize verified uploader policies. Using these marketplaces for customs or downloads means there’s a dispute path and creator identity has been checked.
- Live-cam networks with mandatory performer verification: Chaturbate and MyFreeCams require ID verification and age checks for performers before they can go live. Even if you’re not into cam shows, a performer’s active, long-standing cam profile is a strong legitimacy signal—then follow their link-in-bio to subscription pages. Because tokens and tips run through the platform, there’s also a record if you need support (Chaturbate’s performer onboarding details verification and 18+ requirements).
- Industry event rosters and award nominees: Look up talent listed for AVN, XBIZ, and YNOT events. While “appearing at” isn’t the same as full KYC, producers and publicists typically only place real, working creators on these lists, and nominees/winners often have press pages you can cross-check. This is a reliable top-of-funnel for discovering new faces who already have a professional footprint.
- PASS and health/testing credentials (advanced signal): In the professional adult industry, PASS (Performer Availability Screening Services) is a standard for health clearance that requires identity verification to participate. If a creator publicly references being “PASS certified” or shows a current badge, it’s a strong trust indicator (PASS: passcertified.org). Not all creators use PASS (especially if they don’t do studio shoots), but when present, it’s gold-standard validation.
- Verified social profiles that cross-link to platforms: Meta Verified (Instagram/Facebook) requires ID verification in many regions, adding another layer of identity assurance. Cross-links from a Meta Verified or long-standing X (Twitter) account to an OnlyFans/Fansly page, plus consistent branding and recent activity, help confirm you’re dealing with the authentic person. Treat a subscription platform as the “source of truth,” and use social for discovery only.
- Creator texting and call platforms with model vetting: Services like SextPanther verify models and keep communications and payments on-platform. If you’re seeking personalized interactions, this is far safer than WhatsApp/Telegram numbers that can vanish overnight (SextPanther’s onboarding outlines 18+ and ID requirements).
Practical discovery workflows I recommend to new fans and marketers:
- Start on platform, not in DMs: Search within OnlyFans or use the creator’s link-in-bio to land on their official subscription page. Subscribe at a low tier first to verify responsiveness and content cadence before requesting customs.
- Favor creators with multi-platform footprints: A legitimate creator often appears in two or more of the following: subscription site, clips marketplace with reviews, cam site with history, press mentions, or event listings. One footprint is good; two-plus is better.
- Leverage marketplaces for customs: If you want a custom video, request it through ManyVids or IWantClips’s custom-order tools rather than Cash App, PayPal Friends & Family, or crypto via DMs. Platform receipts, delivery windows, and refund policies exist for a reason—use them.
- Use curated agency rosters, but verify the agency: Some management agencies publish rosters of creators they represent. Check the agency’s domain age, press mentions, and client list on industry sites (AVN/XBIZ). Real agencies have contracts, public-facing staff, and traceable histories; “DM to be added” directories are often pay-to-play and not meaningful vetting.
- Reddit with mod verification “proofs” as a supplement: Subreddits occasionally require timestamped verification images to grant a “verified” flair. That’s useful, but it’s not KYC. Treat it as a secondary signal and still transact on a platform with buyer protections.
Why this matters: fraud thrives in private messages and off-platform payments. The FTC reports consumers lost nearly $10 billion to fraud in 2023—a record high—largely driven by scams that move victims to unprotected channels (FTC, 2024). In adult content, the same pattern applies: the moment you leave a KYC’d platform and pay via anonymous methods, your leverage disappears. For safety, think like a rideshare user: you wouldn’t get into a random car that “looks like an Uber” and then pay cash—don’t do the equivalent with customs or subscriptions.
Quick checklist to stay in vetted spaces:
- Follow links from long-standing social profiles to subscription pages; subscribe or message there.
- Prefer creators active on a clips marketplace or cam site with visible history and reviews.
- Look for industry breadcrumbs: event rosters, press features, collaborations with known creators.
- Use in-platform payment tools for customs; avoid direct P2P unless you already have a track record with the creator.
- When in doubt, ask the creator to send a short “proof of life” video spelling your handle and date from the platform’s messenger before paying for a custom. Legit creators on verified platforms won’t balk at a simple, no-cost confirmation.
Bottom line for discovery: let platforms do the heavy lifting on identity and money flow. Start on OnlyFans/Fansly for subscriptions, browse ManyVids/IWantClips for catalog and customs, and validate via cam profiles or industry mentions. This multi-pronged approach keeps you in ecosystems designed for safety, reduces exposure to scams, and gives you recourse if a purchase doesn’t go as promised.
Sources and further reading: FTC Fraud Losses 2023 (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/02/consumers-reported-losing-nearly-10-billion-fraud-2023); 18 U.S.C. §2257 (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2257); OnlyFans Terms (https://onlyfans.com/terms); BBC on Pornhub verification changes (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55309747); PASS (https://passcertified.org).
Red flags that signal a scam
Before you pay, share personal info, or move a chat off a verified platform, pause and scan for the patterns below. These are the most consistent early signals that something is off, whether you’re a casual fan or hiring for a campaign. The fastest way to preserve safety is to stop at the first strong signal and insist on transacting where you have platform protections.
They push you off-platform for payment. Demands for Cash App, Venmo, PayPal Friends & Family, crypto only, or gift cards are the top hallmark of creator scams. Legit creators who care about long-term fans have no reason to avoid in-platform pay tools that timestamp orders and create receipts. “Friends & Family” eliminates buyer protection by design; gift cards are untraceable and unrecoverable.
Urgency and scarcity pressure. “Last 10 spots,” “sale ends in 15 minutes,” or “manager will ban you if you don’t pay now” attempts to override your due diligence. Real creators book customs and services on a schedule; they don’t need countdown clocks to force decisions.
Verification fees, deposits, or “unlock” charges outside a platform. There is no legitimate “age verification fee,” “ID check fee,” or “proof deposit” paid via P2P apps. Platforms handle verification for free. If a deposit is appropriate for a custom, it should be collected through a site’s official custom-order tool or invoice—not a DM cash request.
Refusal to send a simple proof. If someone won’t provide a short, no-cost “proof of life” clip spelling your handle and current date, or won’t accept an on-platform custom request, treat it as a stop sign. Scammers avoid anything that ties them to a timestamped identity trail.
Link shenanigans and mismatched handles. Shortened links (bit.ly, tinyurl), misspelled domains (only-fanns, fansIy with a capital “i”), or a bio that points to handles that don’t match the username pattern are classic phishing and impersonation tactics. Always click through to an official subscription or clip store page and message there.
“Backup account” with no cross-links. Impersonators routinely claim the main page was “shadowbanned” or “hacked” and direct you to a fresh handle or Telegram. Real backups are typically linked from the main account, show consistent content history, and point back to a verified platform page.
Stolen or recycled media tells. Watermarks from other creators, inconsistent tattoos/scars/piercings across posts, sudden shifts in lighting/skin tone between clips, or previews that match highly circulated videos are major red flags. A quick reverse image search or searching a visible watermark/filename often exposes copy-pastes.
Too-good-to-be-true bundles. “Lifetime access,” “entire catalog,” or “VIP for $20 forever” is a common bait. Established creators price sustainably and rarely dump entire libraries for pennies. If the pitch sounds like a liquidation sale, assume it’s not theirs to sell.
Third-party “manager” collecting money. A random Gmail “assistant,” “talent manager,” or “cousin’s Cash App” for payment is a risk. Professional reps use domain emails and invoice through trackable systems. You should still pay via the creator’s verified platform page or a marketplace order, not a side account.
Requests for sensitive information. No creator needs your government ID, full SSN, selfie with your credit card, or 2FA codes “to verify age” or “unlock VIP.” That’s identity theft or account-takeover phishing. Platforms already handle user verification when necessary.
Inconsistent public footprint. Brand-new accounts claiming “Top 0.1%” status, follower counts that dwarf engagement, or a page with heavy reposts but no original, dated content are warning signs. Healthy creator profiles show steady posting, replies, and cross-platform consistency over time.
When two or more of these appear together, treat the interaction as high risk. Move the conversation back to a KYC’d platform, ask for a timestamped proof via the platform’s messenger, or walk away. Your leverage exists where payment records and identity checks exist.
- Never pay “verification fees,” “deposits,” or “rush charges” via P2P or crypto; use in-platform orders or reputable marketplaces only.
- Ask for a 10–15 second proof clip with your handle and today’s date sent from the platform; refusal is a likely scam.
- Verify links: avoid shortened URLs, check for slight domain misspellings, and ensure pages cross-link back to verified profiles.
- Spot-check previews with reverse image search and look for mismatched tattoos or visible watermarks from other creators.
- If pressured to leave a platform or pay “Friends & Family,” stop—legit creators who value safety and long-term fans will transact where protections exist.
How to verify identity and work
Verifying a creator has two parts: confirming the person controls the account you’re talking to, and confirming they actually made (and can deliver) the content or services they’re advertising. Do both before you spend money or share personal info. This keeps fans safer and shuts down most scams early.
Use the three-signal rule
– Get at least three independent signals that line up: an active, paid platform profile (OnlyFans/Fansly/clip store), a cross-linked social account with consistent branding, and a fresh liveness proof sent from the verified platform messenger.
Practical verification steps
– Start from the “source of truth.” Treat the creator’s official subscription or clip-store page as home base. Follow their link-in-bio to land there. Check that social profiles link back to the same page, with the same name, photos, and contact method.
– Ask for a liveness proof. Request a 10–15 second video sent through the platform messenger saying your handle and today’s date and doing one specific gesture (for example: touch left ear, then right shoulder). This confirms they control the verified account and aren’t just forwarding someone else’s media.
– Verify portfolio ownership. Pick a few thumbnails or frames from their previews and run reverse image searches. Look for:
– Older hits under a different name (stolen content).
– Visible watermarks from another creator or studio.
– Inconsistent tattoos, piercings, scars, or rooms across clips.
– Confirm collaborations. If they claim shoots with known creators, message those partners on their verified pages to confirm the collab actually happened.
– Check history and cadence. Real creators show steady posting over months, replies to fans, and consistent style. Sudden jumps in lighting, camera quality, body markings, or room background with no explanation are warning signs.
– Do a small test order first. On a platform that offers customs or paid messages, start with the smallest purchase. Judge response time, clarity, and whether delivery matches what was promised before booking something bigger.
– For business deals, ask for lightweight paperwork. Agencies and marketers should request an invoice with a legal business name, stage name, and contact details, plus links to verified profiles. If explicit work is being produced, ask for the 2257 record-keeper statement for compliance (don’t request sensitive IDs in DMs). Use NDAs for any legal-name exchanges.
Common mistakes that lead to trouble (and what to do instead)
– Mistake: Trusting a blue check or “verified flair” as the only proof.
– Fix: Still require a liveness proof from the platform messenger and cross-link checks. Social badges reduce risk but don’t eliminate it.
– Mistake: Accepting proofs sent over Telegram, email, or a new number.
– Fix: Only accept proofs and take payment within the verified platform. Off-platform proofs are easy to fake and hard to trace.
– Mistake: Paying before you confirm control of the account.
– Fix: Proof first, then pay. An honest creator on a verified platform will not mind a quick, no-cost check.
– Mistake: Following “backup accounts” that aren’t linked from the main profile.
– Fix: Only trust backups that are cross-linked both ways and lead to the same verified pay pages.
– Mistake: Letting the other party choose the verification phrase.
– Fix: You choose a unique phrase and gesture so they can’t reuse an old clip.
– Mistake: Ignoring mismatched links and handles.
– Fix: Type URLs yourself, avoid shortened links, and make sure names match across pages. If the Instagram points to one Fansly and the Twitter points to another, stop.
– Mistake: Believing “Top 0.1%” or “award-winning” without receipts.
– Fix: Look for press mentions on AVN/XBIZ, event rosters, or archived posts. Marketing claims should have breadcrumbs.
– Mistake: Sharing your own sensitive documents for “verification.”
– Fix: Never send your government ID, SSN, or selfies with credit cards to a creator. Platforms handle user verification; creators do not need your private data.
– Mistake: Skipping reviews and order stats on marketplaces.
– Fix: Read recent reviews, check delivery rates, and scan for complaints about non-delivery or bait-and-switch.
– Mistake: Confusing great content with proof of ownership.
– Fix: Reverse image search and watermark checks every time. Quality says nothing about who owns it.
A fast 5-minute verification workflow
– Minute 1: Find the creator’s subscription or clip-store page from their bio link. Confirm the URL is correct (no misspellings).
– Minute 2: Check cross-links. Do Instagram/X link to the same page? Does the platform page link back to those socials?
– Minute 3: Skim post history. Are there months of activity, replies to fans, and consistent visuals?
– Minute 4: Run a reverse image search on one preview frame and scan for mismatched watermarks or older duplicates.
– Minute 5: Request a liveness clip in the platform messenger: “Hi [your handle], today is [date],” plus a unique gesture. Proceed only after you receive it.
What to ask for, word-for-word
– For a custom: “Before I book, could you send a 10–15 second clip from this account saying, ‘Hi [handle], today is [date],’ and touch your left ear then right shoulder? Thanks!”
– For a campaign: “Please reply from your platform account and your domain email, and confirm rates. Can we do a 2-minute liveness check on camera or a short personalized video with today’s date?”
Extra checks for agencies and brands
– Confirm the manager’s identity. Real reps use domain emails ([email protected]), appear on the agency site, and can be reached via a listed phone or video call. If a “manager” requests payment to a personal wallet, pause.
– Validate business details. Look up the domain age, LinkedIn profiles of staff, and prior campaigns or press mentions. Ask for references you can contact on their verified channels.
If anything doesn’t add up, don’t argue—just stop. Move back to a verified platform, ask for a fresh liveness proof, or choose a different creator. This simple discipline protects your money, your privacy, and your safety, and it’s the most reliable way to avoid scams while you discover new talent.
Spotting ai-generated portfolios and deepfakes
AI tools make it easy to spin up believable personas with glossy photos, “behind-the-scenes” clips, and even voice notes—sometimes built from scratch, sometimes mapped onto a real creator’s face. Your goal isn’t to become a forensics expert; it’s to apply a fast, repeatable check that filters out AI-generated portfolios and deepfakes before you spend money or share info.
What fake portfolios look like at a glance
– A huge, polished library appears overnight. Dozens of “shoots” drop within days, with no older posts, replies, or fan interaction.
– The face stays identical while bodies, rooms, and lighting swing wildly. One day a studio-lit set, next day a dim phone clip, then a DSLR bokeh portrait—without any continuity.
– No live presence. They avoid short custom proofs, live stories, or quick calls through platform tools; everything is prepackaged.
– Claims of collabs don’t check out. Tagged partners don’t acknowledge them, and cross-links don’t exist or point to mismatched accounts.
Visual and audio tells of AI images and deepfake video
– Still images: plastic or poreless skin; smudged jewelry; asymmetric earrings; warped hands or extra/missing fingers; messy text on shirts/posters; repeating background patterns; tattoos that shift shape or position between posts.
– Video: shimmer or “boiling” around hair, jawline, glasses, or teeth; earrings/strands of hair that morph through movement; lip-sync slightly ahead/behind audio; eyes that barely blink; reflections and shadows that don’t match head turns; compression artifacts that sit only on the face region.
– Voice: cloned voices sound clean but “roomless” or overly consistent across different environments; breath sounds and mic distance don’t change; laughter and micro-pauses feel cut-and-paste.
Fast checks you can run in minutes
– Reverse search previews. Use Google Lens/Bing Visual Search for images. For video, grab keyframes (InVID/WeVerify plugin) and search. Look for older duplicates, stock sets, or different names tied to the same media.
– Scan for watermark conflicts. Zoom in for faint creator/studio stamps that don’t match the profile name.
– Check portfolio cadence. Scroll back months. Do you see gradual quality changes, replies to fans, and real-time posts (stories, live notes), or only evergreen “shoot” content?
– Inspect metadata when possible. Ask for one unedited photo and run it through an EXIF tool. Not decisive—EXIF can be stripped—but “Software: Stable Diffusion/ComfyUI” or identical timestamps across many “locations” is telling.
– Look for Content Credentials. Some creators and studios attach C2PA/Content Credentials. Use a public verifier (e.g., Content Credentials Verify) to see if provenance exists. Absence isn’t proof of fakery, but valid credentials are a strong green flag.
– Compare details across posts. Tattoos, scars, piercings, moles, and tooth alignment should be consistent over time. Filters can soften, but they don’t move marks.
Proof-of-life requests that defeat most fakes
– Ask for a 10–15 second platform-sent clip addressing you by handle and today’s date while performing two specific actions and interacting with a prop you name (for example: “say my handle and date, touch left ear then right shoulder, and show a handwritten card with the date”).
– Request a quick voice note plus a separate 5–10 second face clip saying the same phrase. Cloners often have one or the other, not both in sync from the verified account.
– For business deals, add a one-minute liveness call via the platform or a recorded video doing two unscripted actions (turn around, step back, then step forward) in the same outfit/room as recent posts.
How to spot identity maps on real creators
– Impersonators often mirror a known creator’s feed but change links. Cross-check the real creator’s official site/subscription page; message them there to confirm any “backup” or offer. Real pages cross-link both ways with consistent handles.
– Watch for language and time-zone slips. An “LA creator” who only replies during EU nights and uses phrasing from a different dialect can be a clue—combine that with other signals.
Distinguish enhancement from deception
– Many real creators use AI/filters for cleanup (skin smoothing, background blur). That’s normal. You’re looking for identity deception: shifting body marks, impossible reflections, lip-sync issues, and refusal to do liveness on a verified platform.
– A single artifact isn’t a conviction. Stack multiple signals before you decide.
Tools that help (use as signals, not verdicts)
– Reverse searches: Google Lens, Bing Visual Search, Yandex Images; InVID/WeVerify for video keyframes.
– Deepfake detectors: services like Sensity or Reality Defender can flag risk, but expect false positives/negatives. Use them to inform a liveness request, not to make the final call.
– Metadata/provenance: EXIF viewers, and C2PA/Content Credentials verifiers when available.
A 6-step “AI risk” workflow
1) Find their verified pay page and cross-links. Ensure social and platform pages point to each other.
2) Scroll history for months. Look for cadence, replies, and consistent marks/backgrounds.
3) Reverse search two images and one video keyframe. Check for mismatched names or older hits.
4) Do a quick artifact scan: hands, teeth, earrings, hair edges, text in background, reflections/shadows.
5) Request a platform-sent proof-of-life with your phrase, two actions, and a prop. Declines or stall tactics are high risk.
6) Start with a tiny, low-risk purchase on-platform. Evaluate speed and match-to-brief before scaling.
When risk is high, keep your leverage
– Stay on KYC’d platforms for messages and payments. If they won’t comply, that’s your answer.
– Report suspected deepfakes/impersonation to the platform with your evidence (reverse search results, mismatched marks, failed liveness). Platforms can investigate faster than you can.
– Don’t send deposits via P2P or crypto “to prove you’re real.” That script fuels scams and erases your safety net.
Key takeaways and actions
– Treat AI detection as a stack: portfolio history + reverse searches + artifact scan + liveness proof. One weak signal means “investigate,” multiple signals mean “walk.”
– Ask for quick, no-cost proofs from the verified account before paying. Real creators invested in fans and long-term work will accommodate simple checks.
– Keep money and communication on platforms that document identity and delivery. That’s where your safety and support live.
– If anything feels rushed or evasive, stop and choose someone else. There are plenty of legitimate creators who value transparency.
Stay curious, trust your process, and back yourself. The few extra minutes you spend here turn uncertainty into confidence—and keep you discovering great talent without feeding scams.
Safe payments, contracts, and escrow
Money flow is leverage. Keep payments where identity is verified and a support team can step in. That’s how fans stay in control, reduce scams, and protect outcomes. If a creator won’t use safe rails, that’s your sign to walk.
Payment hierarchy from safest to riskiest
– Best: Platform-native orders and tips. Use paid messages, post unlocks, or custom-order tools on OnlyFans, Fansly, ManyVids, IWantClips, or similar. These create receipts, timestamps, and a dispute trail.
– Good: Creator-issued invoices through a recognized processor (Stripe/PayPal Goods & Services/wise.com business) tied to their business name, not a personal wallet. Require 3D Secure/AVS when possible. Never accept “Friends & Family.”
– Conditional: Escrow with an adult-friendly provider or platform “hold and release” tools if available. Funds are parked and released on delivery approval.
– Avoid: Cash App/Venmo/PayPal Friends & Family, crypto to a personal address, gift cards, bank wires. These erase protections and make recovery nearly impossible.
Set up each order like a mini contract
– Scope: Plain-English description of what you’re buying (type of content/service, length/quantity, general vibe), what’s excluded, and format/quality specs.
– Timeline: Delivery date and time zone, plus when you’ll confirm acceptance.
– Revisions: What counts as a fix (e.g., cropping/volume) versus a new request. Define 0–1 minor edits included; anything else is a new order.
– Proofs: Quick “liveness” or watermarked preview before final delivery, sent from the verified platform account.
– Acceptance criteria: What you’ll check to approve (file plays, matches brief, resolution).
– Usage rights: Personal viewing only by default. If you need commercial use, spell out media, duration, territory, exclusivity, and credit. Pay appropriately for exclusivity.
– Privacy: Whether your handle can be mentioned, and where. Keep legal names out of DMs unless both parties agree and protect them.
– Payments: Amount, currency, and schedule (e.g., 30% to start via platform order, 70% on delivery via the same tool). Where possible, use a single platform order or escrow release.
– Cancellation and refunds: What happens if either party cancels or misses a deadline, and how partial refunds or reshoots work.
Practical escrow and milestone flow
– For one-off customs: Place the full order through a platform’s custom tool. If previews are needed, do a low-res watermark check inside the platform chat, then final delivery via platform.
– For bigger collaborations: Use a staged approach—30% deposit, 40% on preview approval, 30% on final—inside a platform or with escrow that documents each step. Release funds only when the agreed criteria are met.
– If you must go off-platform: Ask for a formal invoice to a registered business name, pay via card with buyer protections, and insist on 3D Secure. No personal wallets, no gift cards, no F&F.
Receipts and delivery trail that protect you
– Make every key decision inside the platform messenger or the invoicing tool so timestamps and agreements are logged.
– Ask the creator to attach the delivered file to the same order/message thread where payment occurred (or include a secure download link plus a “Delivered” acknowledgement on-platform).
– Save copies of the brief, previews, delivery confirmations, and file metadata. If anything goes sideways, this is your evidence.
Commercial projects and paperwork must-haves
– Invoice with the creator’s business name (or legal name), stage name, email, and tax country. Match these to their verified profiles and domain.
– Clear license language: personal vs. commercial, channels, duration, territory, exclusivity, and any ad restrictions. Pay more for broader rights.
– Model consent and record-keeping for explicit work: the creator should maintain required records and provide a record-keeper statement upon request for compliance; do not collect sensitive IDs in DMs.
– NDA or privacy rider if legal names or unreleased concepts are shared. For larger spends, run the agreement past counsel.
Chargebacks, refunds, and risk management
– Stay on KYC’d platforms; they’re better at fighting friendly fraud and mediating delivery disputes.
– Never threaten a chargeback to force revisions; use the platform’s dispute tools and your written acceptance criteria.
– If a refund is appropriate, process it through the same platform or processor so the paper trail stays intact.
– Watch for mismatched payee names. If the invoice name, platform handle, and social links don’t line up, pause and verify.
Simple copy/paste brief for a safe custom order
“Hi [Creator], I’d like to book a custom via [platform/tool]. Details: length [X], tone [brief vibe], outfit/props [non-sensitive essentials], resolution [1080p/4K], delivery by [date/time zone]. One minor edit if needed (audio level/crop). Please send a 10–15s liveness clip in this chat with my handle and today’s date before I pay. Budget: $[amount]. Rights: personal use only. If that works, I’ll place the order now.”
If you ever feel nudged off safe rails—“pay my manager,” “crypto only,” “Friends & Family to skip fees”—stop. Your safety and leverage live where identity and payments are documented. The creators who value long-term fans will meet you there.
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Handling disputes and protecting your rights
- I paid for a custom and nothing arrived—what should I do first?
- Open a dispute inside the platform where you paid and attach the order ID, your brief, delivery deadline, and any messages that confirm terms. Stop engaging in off-platform DMs and keep all communication and file transfers in the platform thread so support can review the timeline. Set a clear, reasonable resolution request (delivery or refund) and ask the creator to respond in the ticket.
- Should I file a chargeback or use the platform’s dispute tools?
- Start with the platform’s dispute process; it’s faster, preserves your account, and many platforms side with buyers when evidence shows non-delivery or clear mismatch. Chargebacks should be a last resort because they can get fans banned and may be harder to win without a documented attempt to resolve. If you paid via a proper “Goods & Services” invoice off-platform, open a dispute with that processor before calling your bank.
- What proof actually helps me win a dispute?
- The essentials are a dated brief, agreed delivery window, acceptance criteria, and receipts or invoices tied to the creator’s verified account. Add screenshots of messages confirming scope, any liveness proof they sent, and previews that show mismatches with the brief. Keep original files with metadata intact—timestamps and message logs are your best evidence.
- Do I own the content I buy, and can I repost or resell it?
- Purchases almost always grant a personal, non-transferable license—reposting, reselling, or sharing in group drives typically violates the platform’s Terms and the creator’s copyright. If you need commercial rights, negotiate a written license that covers channels, duration, territory, and exclusivity before you pay. Respecting licensing protects your safety and keeps you out of legal trouble.
- I went off-platform and think I got scammed—can I recover my money?
- Recovery is limited for P2P and crypto payments, but act quickly: contact the payment service to report fraud, document everything, and file reports with the FTC and IC3 (for US cases) to create a paper trail. Block the scammer, change passwords, enable 2FA, and report the account to any platforms they’re impersonating on so others are protected from similar scams. If threats, doxxing, or extortion occur, preserve evidence and contact local law enforcement in addition to platform safety teams.