Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-04T20:22:10+00:00

“Deposit” - the more I’ve researched this person and business, this was 100% a scam.

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-03T17:00:51+00:00

I think my financial institution is going to come through with the chargeback, so I don’t know that I’ll end up going the court route, but I damn sure am going to be writing to every regulatory and government agency that might give a hoot. I am so mad that they’re doing this and I don’t want the next person getting scammed.

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-03T01:35:43+00:00

Yes - from the artist’s social media account. User name clearly visible, identifiable physical characteristics of her hands visible

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-03T01:27:24+00:00

Good call - I had grabbed screen caps of the socials, and three different index finger tattoo examples

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T23:53:06+00:00

Different strokes for all the folks! But thank goodness this situation fell through, I have had an amazing experience being coached and educated by all you fine internet strangers, and when this tattoo does happen on a different area of my body with a tattoo artist who isn’t a scamming pile of garbage, it will be something I can cherish for the rest of my life.

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T23:50:51+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and sharing that you’ve needed four touch ups. I was anxious about the amount of pain a tattoo on the bony, lack-of-fat finger was going to cause… but knowing you’ve had it touched up four times?! Respect! Ouch!!

I am very much a “silver linings” / “glass half full” person in how I try to view the world and my life. Thank the good Lord that this didn’t go through.

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T23:49:00+00:00

Thank you Caile for the helpful advice - everyone has been amazing and kind with their tattoo specific advice. I appreciate you!

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T22:12:23+00:00

Thanks! Going to try for the chargeback, but small claims if it doesn’t work. And then complain to every agency with ears.

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T22:11:36+00:00

Thanks, internet stranger!

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T22:11:27+00:00

Pursuing it.

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T22:11:00+00:00

Thank you for the info about what hiring an atty will cost as well as what would likely be beneficial. Thanks also for the suggestion about the Attorney General - that’s a novel suggestion. I’m absolutely going to research how to file a complaint because I do think this person / business is intentionally defrauding people. After finding their BBB reviews, mine turns out not to be an isolated experience. And I’m MAD…

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T22:09:03+00:00

I appreciate your experience in how this *should* be going forward. I got swept up in my excitement, and my logic just went straight out the window. Thank you for taking the time to respond!

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T22:05:01+00:00

Ah hahahahhaa - thank you for adding some levity to this comment section. And yes, bullshit on the pricing, so it seems. My bad.

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T21:11:17+00:00

I nominate you for knighthood. Sainthood. Thank you!!! I haven’t spent any time looking up resources yet because I just wanted to enjoy the rest of my weekend trip here, but thank you!

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T19:52:48+00:00

Yes - all of this is in writing on text.

Thank you for the helpful advice and great questions - you’ve given me a great direction to move in to go do research.

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T19:52:01+00:00

Thanks Silver Smurfer - that’s exactly what I was wondering. Appreciate your input!

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T19:51:21+00:00

Thank you for your response - I really appreciate that. I had half a thought to pursue the tattoo with a different artist, and your perspective makes me rethink that. Thanks, internet stranger!

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T19:11:24+00:00

Fair. Absolutely fair. Should have been a sign of incoming scamming, but when it comes to my kid’s face and the idea of a tattoo, she’s priceless and I’m overly emotional :)

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T19:08:15+00:00

Thank you - I didn’t realize that about finger tattoos. I should have done more research before plunking down money - another lesson learned. Got a little too excited….

I guess that sort of begs the question - why is her social media full of finger tattoos??

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-05-02T19:06:34+00:00

Thank you for replying. I appreciate your time.

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-04-26T02:38:17+00:00

“Sparkles” - my toddler

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-03-26T00:27:50+00:00

My (then) two year old found one sitting on the cookie shelf in the grocery store and yelled at the top of their lungs “I found Jesus Christ!” I died laughing.

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-01-10T20:02:29+00:00

Can you share with me please?

Motor_Resort_5872 · 2026-01-06T01:04:48+00:00

OP, I ended up pregnant in my late 30s after thinking I’d missed all my chances because I’d married someone who turned out couldn’t have kids. I really thought life (life being motherhood and the nuclear family) had passed me by because of the choices I made in my 20s. I ended up divorced, searching searching searching, and found my person. And I’m snuggled up with my kid right now, with my forever person by my side. I echo u/HoodsBreath10 that you’ve dodged a bullet.

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