http://stevestolemyfifty.blogspot.com/
I realized I wasn't the only one who got scammed. Here is a little back story-
I had befriended Steve years ago to the point where I would put him up in a hotel/apartment when the band would come through my state. I considered us to be friends as we would hang out back stage, drink, party etc. whenever he had a show. At one point I had even worked the merch booth for free at a concert. It was not a sexual relationship AT ALL. He informed me that he was starting to draw tattoos for people, and he offered to give me the "discounted" rate of $100.
I figured that would be fine because I was helping out a friend and getting some original art while I was at it. In the beginning, he contacted me often to get the tattoo started. It wasn't until after I paid him the money that he was no longer interested in any inquiries I had made. His responses went from "sorry I am so backed up" to none at all.
Here are screenshots of the original conversation, read from the bottom up:
Obviously he shows enthusiasm when he starts a piece, and then cuts off all contact after that.
Unlike "Fifty," I didn't pay with a check and handed him over cash money. I did it in front of the band and a good friend, but if that isn't proof enough then I at least want to get my story out there. Cheers.
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