How do I identify spam or scam collaboration offers from legitimate opportunities?

Trust your gut feeling. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Scammers now use artificial intelligence to write very polished, professional-sounding emails with compliments and collaboration offers, so a well-written message doesn’t guarantee legitimacy. Have a conversation with the person to understand if they’re real—ask questions, research them, check if others have reported them. Be especially wary of unsolicited offers that seem overly enthusiastic or promise big opportunities. When in doubt, check with support teams or communities to see if others have reported the same contact. Many spam emails follow patterns and use repeated sender names that get flagged by multiple artists.

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Asked by an artist who received a collaboration email · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-04-16