Scammed By T Shirt Designer

Summary

The user, a resident of Texas, was allegedly scammed by a T-shirt designer who demanded additional payment after the initial transaction. The designer refused to show the design or refund the money. The user has evidence of the transaction and the conversation. The user was advised to report the incident to the Texas Attorney Generals office as it could be considered a deceptive trade practice under Texas law.

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Someone scammed me out of * dollars they said they make t shirts designs logos then won’t let me see my design and is saying he won’t finish it till I give him another *
What evidence do you have of this transaction? Emails, messages, receipts can be helpful. In general, this could be considered a breach of contract or fraud.
yes I payed him on cash app I have all the receipts I’ve asked for a refund and he said I can not do that
Did you sign any contract or agreement with the person before the transaction? This can help determine if there's a breach of contract.
and says he will keep my money till I give him the * to finish
What state are you located in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding your legal rights and potential recourse.
texas
What is the name of the person or company you transacted with? In Texas, deceptive trade practices are illegal and you can report to the Texas Attorney General's office.
https://instagram.com/amazing_gfx_artist?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
What was the agreed upon price and terms for the design work?

In Texas, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act protects consumers from false, misleading, or deceptive business practices.
it was * dollars for the design and shirt I send him * dollars no response I text him again saying “hey can I see the design” he says no and that he needs another me * dollars for the background I was like a background is part of the design he says stickers are * som I’m like can I just do stickers then bc that’s just * and u already have another * for the background and he says no
What was the agreed upon delivery date for the design and shirt? In Texas, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act may apply if a service is not delivered as agreed.
Never gave one just said I have to pay another * to have it shipped
What steps have you taken so far to resolve this issue? In Texas, you can file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General's office for deceptive trade practices.
nothing i don’t know if have the right things
What is the name of the person or company you transacted with? This will help in filing a complaint. In Texas, you can report deceptive trade practices to the Texas Attorney General's office.
amazing_gfx_artist
thats his name
What is the exact date of your transaction with "amazing_gfx_artist"?
Saturday at *:*
What is the mode of communication between you and "amazing_gfx_artist"?

In Texas, you can report this to the Texas Attorney General's office. They handle consumer complaints related to deceptive trade practices.
snapchat instagram and TikTok
Do you have any screenshots or records of your conversations with "amazing_gfx_artist" on Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok? These could serve as evidence in your case.
yes
What is the nature of the agreement you had with "amazing_gfx_artist"? Was it verbal or written?
through text
What was the content of the agreement in the text messages?
it was going to be * dollars for everything
for the shirts it was going to be * dollars
he said it was going to be * dollars for everything I was buying the switched it to *
What was the agreed upon delivery date for the design and shirt?
didn’t give onr
What was the agreed upon method of delivery for the design and shirt?