How do I avoid scams when selling my art online?

Always complete sales through your website, never via direct message or alternative payment methods. If someone messages you asking to pay with cash, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or any method outside your website checkout, it’s almost always a scam. Serious, legitimate buyers understand that secure transactions happen through official e-commerce platforms. Your website protects both you and the buyer with secure payment processing, order tracking, and buyer protection. Politely direct anyone asking to buy outside your site to complete their purchase through your website. If they refuse, walk away—it’s not worth the risk.

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Asked by an artist new to online sales · Answered by Millie · art-marketing-101 · 2026-06-15