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I hope you're all doing well. I'm Zacid, a student who's also a 3D artist on Fiverr. 

A few years back during summer vacation, I found myself with a lot of free time, so I decided to learn some new skills. I've always been fascinated by computer graphics and the amazing results developers achieve. I dove into YouTube and started exploring the world of 3D graphics. It's like a deep sea, and the more I learn, the more I discover about this incredible field. Initially, it was just a hobby, but then someone introduced me to Fiverr, where I found out I could earn money doing what I love. After some research and learning about the platform's mechanics, I published my GIG in April 2020. Soon enough, I started receiving orders, and it was a life-changing moment for me. Now, I can pay my college fees, buy things I've always wanted, and do so much more. The earnings on Fiverr may not be significant for everyone, but it varies depending on where you live. For example, $500 could be a lot for some and nothing for others. 

Later on, a person from Nigeria contacted me (please note, I'm not trying to offend anyone; I'm just sharing my experience). They shared a project reference image with me, and we discussed the project requirements and budget. The project was about creating a custom 3D avatar for VRChat, and it was an exciting opportunity as Metaverse and VR were gaining popularity. I completed the project successfully, and that person told his friends to contact me. From there, my journey with these people began. 

Their working process was a bit different. They contacted me from a buyer profile claiming to be from countries like Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, etc. But, when I asked them to place the order, they requested to send the custom offer to their friend. I knew it was against Fiverr rules, but they insisted, saying it would help a poor person like me. I didn't want to lose the project, so I reluctantly agreed. As time passed, they started placing orders directly on a single account, making it easier for me. I've also worked with people from Germany, Canada, Australia, etc., but something felt odd whenever a person from Nigeria contacted me. Their body language and the way they presented the project requirements seemed unusual, as if copied from someone else. 

One day, I received project requirements stating a budget of $400, but when I confirmed, the person said it was only $20, claiming it was a mistake. That's when I realized these Nigerian people were reselling my projects at much higher prices. It seemed like a scam, and unfortunately, they were using my project images all over the internet, even claiming they were the creators. I reported this to Fiverr, but their response was disappointing. They suggested contacting those individuals to remove the images, but that never happened. 

These scammers have a whole setup in Nigeria where they deceive people, pretending to teach skills, but their main agenda is fraud. They operate from smartphones and can't even open the files I send them. It's been 2-3 years dealing with them, and I'm frustrated. For some reason, people from other countries rarely contact me for projects, and I can't figure out why. I have over 3 years of experience, completed numerous projects, and I'm skilled enough to handle any project related to my field, but it's been challenging to attract higher-paying projects. 

I must admit, dealing with these Nigerian scammers (please note, I'm not trying to offend anyone; I'm just sharing my experience) has been disheartening. I know not everyone from Nigeria is like that, as I've met some amazing people too. Nevertheless, I've had enough of this situation. 

Whenever I try to protect my work by adding watermarks or offering licenses to buyers, they cancel the project and even report my account, leading to warnings from Fiverr. It's been a tough journey, and I feel like I'm at a loss. 

I know this is a long message, and I might not receive a reply, but I had to share my story here since I have no one else to turn to for advice. If anyone knows a solution to my problem, please guide me. 

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