I got scammed on DP! What do I do?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by l3fty, Apr 30, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Looking for advice here.

    What can I do when a DP member doesn't pay for the logo I designed for him two months ago, and then goes and uses it on his website anyway? It was a lousy $20 contest, and I got stiffed!

    contest URL:

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=735139

    website URL (*PORN SITE, NOT SAFE FOR WORK!*):

    http:// manlovesporn (dot) com/voyeur/
     
    l3fty, Apr 30, 2008 IP
  2. Maker177

    Maker177 Well-Known Member

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    I don't think posting links to pornographic material here is allowed.
     
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  3. cool_78

    cool_78 Guest

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    You could leave him a negative itrader to warn other users about him.
     
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  4. Maker177

    Maker177 Well-Known Member

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    He already did.
     
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  5. l3fty

    l3fty Well-Known Member

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    oops, sorry. is an edited URL okay?
     
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  6. Maker177

    Maker177 Well-Known Member

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    I'm not sure.
     
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  7. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #7
    Ask the mods to help you remove the porn links.

     
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  8. Stax_Daniel

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    #8
    other than leaving negative itrader and warning people about it there isn't really anything you can do...the staff here doesn't get involved in personal matter (which a deal between 2 people like this is)
     
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  9. Maker177

    Maker177 Well-Known Member

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    His whois information does not appear to be valid.

    Try talking to his host.
     
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  10. SanctityofLife

    SanctityofLife Peon

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    #10
    I agree with the above post. I would contact the host, and whatever contract you had with him (you DID have something in writing, no?) I would reference to the host and ask that the image be removed immediately. Hosts tend to be pretty good about this kinda stuff. Let us know what happens!
     
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    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    Nothing much to do ....
     
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  12. l3fty

    l3fty Well-Known Member

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    thanks for the suggestion. how can i found out who his host is?
     
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    Digital_Designer Banned

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    #13
    Always put watermark (It should not disturb the design)on your designs in future .

    Don't worry more about this and waste your time . It happens in business .

    Think that you learned a lesson for $20 ;)
     
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  14. l3fty

    l3fty Well-Known Member

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    i certainly have learned my lesson.

    i just want to teach him one too, if i can.
     
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    #15
    Like the above poster said... ALWAYS WATERMARK

    Other than what you have already done there isn't much you can do on here, just watermark all your images and you will be safe.

    -Papenfuss
     
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  16. l3fty

    l3fty Well-Known Member

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    Well, the -itrader and this post seem to have worked. The prodigal buyer has PM'd me regarding payment.

    Thanks for all your help, the results were near instantaneous!
     
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  17. carol.prime

    carol.prime Active Member

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    oooopss hope this thing will sort out.
     
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  18. Stax_Daniel

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    #18
    try reading the thread ;)...it's already been worked out...
     
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