Facebook user Jayden Ong CK shared a post earlier today warning others about a woman who had allegedly gotten a tattoo from a tattoo shop, before fleeing and not making payment.
Ong shared a photo of a Whatsapp conversation with the tattoo artist who shared about the incident, saying that after the tattoo session was finished, the woman told them that she wanted to go to the toilet.
The artist highlighted that they had already given her a very cheap rate for her tattoo but still got scammed by the woman.
The tattoo artist added that they charged the woman only $500 for two tattoos, but she scammed them by lying about going to the toilet before fleeing.
Payment for tattoo services
Not paying for a tattoo service in Singapore is considered a breach of contract and is punishable under the law. Tattoo artists in Singapore have the right to take legal action against clients who do not pay for their services.
The first step that tattoo artists take when a client fails to pay for their services is to send a demand letter. This letter informs the client that they have a specific period to pay for the tattoo service, failing which legal action will be taken. The letter also outlines the terms of the agreement, the amount owed, and the consequences of not paying.
If the client still does not pay after receiving the demand letter, the tattoo artist can take legal action. The tattoo artist can file a claim against the client in the Small Claims Tribunal, which is a court that handles small claims of up to $20,000.
If the claim is successful, the client may be ordered to pay the full amount owed, plus interest and legal costs. Failure to comply with the order can result in enforcement action, which can include seizing and selling the client’s assets to pay the debt.
Apart from legal consequences, clients who do not pay for their tattoo services can also face damage to their reputation. Tattoo artists in Singapore often share their experiences and grievances with each other, and word-of-mouth spreads fast in the industry. Clients who do not pay for their tattoo services risk being blacklisted by tattoo artists, making it difficult for them to find a reputable artist to work with in the future.
Source: Facebook