ECONOMY & WORK
MONEY 101
NEWS
PERSONAL FINANCE
NET WORTH
About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use DMCA Opt-out of personalized ads
© Copyright 2023 Market Realist. Market Realist is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.
MARKETREALIST.COM / ECONOMY & WORK

Woman Calls out Tattoo Artist for Scamming Her; Here's how Social Media Supported Her

Courtney Monteith spent thousands on tattoo consultations and design fees but did not receive the desired outcome.
PUBLISHED FEB 14, 2024
Cover Image Source: @runningfoxlady | TikTok
Cover Image Source: @runningfoxlady | TikTok

Gone are the days when consumers used to suffer in silence or just share their dissatisfaction with friends and family at the end of a hard day. TikTok has provided a platform for everyone to bring up their grievances in public and call out businesses, giving them a chance to make a greater impact. In the latest viral rant, a woman shared her heartbreaking experience on TikTok after she felt cheated by a tattoo artist. Courtney Monteith (@runningfoxlady) wanted to get a specific fox tattoo design on her arm and she chose Lindsay Joseph, a tattoo artist at Lucid Tattoos. However, things didn't go as planned, and despite paying $2,600 for the designs, Monteith ended up with just a rough sketch. 

Image Source: runningfoxlady | TikTok
Image Source: runningfoxlady | TikTok

Monteith shared her desired tattoo images with Joseph and agreed to pay a $180 deposit and a $1,000 fee for design and consultation. Joseph then offered three payment options: $1,500 for a concept sketch with one change, $3,500 for a few alterations, or $6,000 for multiple revisions. Despite some warnings in the comments about these charges, Monteith chose the first option, paying $2,695, trusting Joseph's skills based on her previous work.

However, Monteith was disappointed with the fox tattoo design she received. Despite providing reference images, Joseph demanded an extra $2,260 for adjustments. When Monteith asked for a refund, Joseph refused and shifted blame onto her.

The situation, called "TattooGate," got a lot of attention on TikTok and users left many opinions, like other complaints that got big on the app. Courtney Monteith, from Ontario, Canada, shared her story on TikTok because she felt tricked by a tattoo artist.

Image Source: runningfoxlady TikTok
Image Source: runningfoxlady | TikTok

She wanted a tattoo on her arm with a fox surrounded by leaves and flowers, so she picked Lindsay Joseph from Lucid Tattoos. But even though she paid $2,600, all she got was a rough sketch of the fox, and she felt like she was charged too much. Her TikTok post unexpectedly got a lot of views and support from people who understood how she felt.

Image Source: runningfoxlady TikTok
Image Source: runningfoxlady | TikTok

As for Lindsay Joseph, she received so much criticism that she had to make her social media accounts private and was also hit by bad reviews on Google.

Image Source: runningfoxlady TikTok
Image Source: runningfoxlady |TikTok

TattooGate gained traction on TikTok, drawing attention from creators like Danisha Carter and Julia Fox. Ri McCue also shared a similar experience, claiming a $4,000 scam by Joseph during a 2021 consultation.McCue recounted her experience with Joseph, stating that she initially requested Joseph to cover an old tattoo on her collarbone, for which Joseph quoted $1,700 with a 50% upfront deposit.

Unlike Monteith, McCue did proceed with the tattoo, but encountered several issues. She alleged that Joseph changed the tattoo's placement, demanded more money than initially quoted, and arrived late to the appointment. McCue ended up paying a total of $4,000 over two sessions. She claimed Joseph threatened to involve the police if she didn't comply and attempted to blacklist her among other local artists.

Image Source: runningfoxlady TikTok
Image Source: runningfoxlady | TikTok

Despite Monteith and McCue's allegations, Joseph did not respond to requests for comment. Negative reviews flooded Joseph's studio, causing her average rating to drop to 2/5. Even after that, Joseph declined to address the allegations publicly, citing fear of backlash and death threats she had received.

Monteith continued to share updates on TikTok, revealing that she accepted an offer from Matt Vaught, a tattoo artist in California, to tattoo her for free. Monteith planned to donate to a fox rescue charity in appreciation.

MORE ON MARKET REALIST
There have been awkward moments on the show in the past but few can top this one.
2 hours ago
Some fans believe that rising prices have forced the showrunners to settle for local destinations.
5 hours ago
It's not easy to leave the host stunned into silence, but some contestants come up with unbelievable answers.
7 hours ago
This was a big let down and it was evident from the host's reaction after the Bonus Round puzzle.
9 hours ago
Fans also went a step ahead and suggested that White should consider hiring a new stylist.
1 day ago
The answer was so shocking that both host and contestant just stood in silence for a few seconds.
1 day ago
Drew Carey clearly has a sharp eye as he helped keep the integrity of the show intact.
1 day ago
Carey has achieved a lot in his time as the host of the show, including his co-workers' respect.
2 days ago
Ryan Seacrest has a long way to go before he can be as loved by fans as his predecessor.
2 days ago
There have been several complaints about Great Value products of late on social media.
2 days ago
It's not often that one gets to see such a captivating performance on "The Price is Right."
3 days ago
There's probably no better judge of this matter than the veteran host of the popular game show.
3 days ago
Everyone in the studio was shocked for a moment before they all saw the funny side of things.
3 days ago
It's not often that the sharks get somewhat annoyed and still offer a huge deal to the entrepreneur.
3 days ago
Watches have always been valuable items but this woman had no idea just how much these ones were.
4 days ago
Some have even called out Ryan Seacrest for awarding the win despite the incorrect pronounciation.
4 days ago
Items from the Olympics usually end up in some museum but this one was different and unexpected.
4 days ago
The strategy is considered unpleasant by a lot of fans since it involves cutting down another player's chances instead of making a better bid.
4 days ago
The veteran host proved his worth as an unbiased judge of the popular game show.
5 days ago
Although things in the studio went down smoothly, people highlighted issues on Reddit.
5 days ago