How to Avoid Being Scammed as a Photographer
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Loading... - Sarah Williams
- 18 Apr 2023
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Unfortunately, if you use the internet for work, you probably already know that new scams and scammers pop up every day. Recently, I’ve seen the rise in popularity of a new scam targeting photographers. I don’t want to see anyone, especially other photographers, being scammed out of their hard-earned money.
If you’ve ever heard of the check scam, this is a pretty similar beast. In this article, I’ll share 10 red flags you need to look out for to avoid being scammed. Check out the video below, or if you enjoy reading, continue scrolling!
What is the Check Scam?
The check scam has been around for a long time, probably as long as the check itself. To better spot this new photography scam, it’s important to understand the old check scam as well.
So what is the classic check scam? Say you’re selling a good or service. I potential client will approach you and pay for your good or service with a check. This client will over-pay hundreds or thousands of dollars, and ask for a refund, typically in cash. You proceed to give them a refund… only to find out days later that the check has bounced for insufficient funds. Now the client has disappeared and so has your hard-earned money. This is the basics of the check scam.
Am I Being Scammed?
This new scam that’s targeting photographers is quite similar to the check scam. Now that you understand how the check scam works, you’ll have a better chance of spotting this new one faster. Here’s how it typically works. Read More…
