What are some ways I can keep myself safe from phishing attempts?

Every deviant can benefit from following easy tips to stay safe online and keep your account and personal information safe and private.

Here are some to keep in mind:
  • If a message seemingly originates from a DeviantArt Team member, always check that the username in any on-site communication, including Messages, comments, or more, has the DeviantArt Team user symbol. No symbol? This user isn’t a DeviantArt staff member.
  • Our About page contains a current list of staff, which you can use as a reference when a sender claims they're a staff member.
  • DeviantArt Staff will never ask for banking or credit card information in a message.
  • Always use caution when being asked to click outside links.
  • If a scammer has contacted you through a third-party site, report the scammer to that platform and report the profile on DeviantArt.
  • Staff will never ask users to change their personal information or pay money to prove their account's good standing.
  • All DeviantArt support interactions take place on the Contact Us page of DeviantArt.com or through our help center at deviantartsupport.com.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact DeviantArt Support and ask if communication you've received is truly from staff.