DungeonMasterOne said:
I'll admit that was initially my attitude - but at that point I didn't know she'd scammed anyone for customs, I thought people were just angry she'd closed her stores without any warning, so they'd missed out on being able to make final purchases.


Very important note: The moderators do NOT have any access to that kind of information, for any UMD users. And we don't have any access to deleted accounts. The "ariel" account currently shows "This user doesn't exist." And that's the same regardless of whether I've got Admin mode turned on or not. Only MM has access to the ID data, and I would imagine the US has fairly strict laws governing when, and to whom, such information can be revealed. Here in the UK, GDRP would apply, which is *very* strict with enormous penalties for breaches, that doesn't apply in the US but I'm sure they'll have something along the same lines, at the very least I'd expect a lawyer would need to be involved.


No-one is protecting a scammer. If you have any issues with outstanding customs, and have documentation (emails, contract, that kind of thing) then contact MM and if he can assist within the law I'm sure he will. But be aware the UMD isn't a party to a custom deal, that's between the buyer and producer, and ultimately the only way to pursue it will be to take legal action against the producer. And in most cases, people aren't going to raise court action and sign affidavits over a custom fetish scene, because doing so creates public records.

It is deeply shitty that Ariel appears to have scammed multiple customers, how to completely trash her own legacy. I guess the only way to completely avoid that risk is never commission a custom, just buy ready made scenes, where the deal is between you and UMD (or Vidown or whoever) and you'll definitely get what you paid for. Regarding Wambabes, it's a sad end for what was a hugely respected WAM business.