Pixiv warns against scams falsely posing as famous artist. LAM's Fujichokora falls victim to impersonation – KAI-YOU.net

Explanatory communication servicecom.pixivPixiv Co., Ltd., which operates “Please be wary of petitions on social media pretending to be famous artists.He issued a statement entitled “.

According to the statement, Pixiv received information about accounts impersonating popular illustrators on social media and recruiting people into the illustration community.

There also appear to be accounts posing as Pixiv employees within the community, and the company makes it clear that they have no connection to the community. I urge caution.

Many artists including LAM draw attention to their impersonation work.

Pixiv conducted an investigation prior to issuing the statement. As a result, it was determined that no one claiming to be a well-known artist in the community could be confirmed as the person in question at the time of issuing the statement.

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In fact, many famous illustrators such as Fujichoco, Fukahire, Miwano Rag, Akakura, and Okuma Mai have posted warnings citing the pixiv post by X.

Illustrator LAM explained that there have been reports that “I have been invited to teach illustration to people claiming to be LAM or the LAM family” and that “LAM has been broadcasting and commenting on TikTok.” He warned that anything other than what he advertises on his X account is fake.

Pixiv warns of impersonation, fraud, considers legal action

According to information provided to Pixiv, multiple accounts pretending to be famous artists are participating in the community in question.

Activities include corrections, technical guidance, obtaining participants' personal information, and selling copyrighted works that have been used without permission.

Pixiv is continuing to investigate and is considering legal action. We urge users to be vigilant for identity theft and fraud, and to contact the police if they are a victim.