Online fraud is no longer new to anyone. Everyone knows about financial pyramids, the "miracle of the button". However, now scammers have learned to deceive copywriters, and in the most inconspicuous ways. Of course, seasoned writers won't fall for such tricks, but newbies are more likely to believe generous employers. In general, scammers are counting on newbies.
The customer is looking for a copywriter to write an article
The first variant of scammers is designed for people who either just started working as copywriters, or do not yet know what this activity is. The customer writes on a social network about an offer of earnings (a standard move of many advertisers), says that the text needs to be redone, to make it unique. The employer is ready to answer any question, tell you how to rewrite or, if he needs, copyright. Promises to generously reward the employee with good pay. However, as soon as the customer receives the text, it immediately disappears. Of course, you shouldn't wait for payment.
Of course, such proposals may come, but there are several nuances here. Firstly, if you were offered such a job, demand an advance payment, otherwise, do not agree on any terms. A scammer will definitely not pay you in advance, especially if he promised a good payment.
The employer recruits a team of copywriters
People who are just planning to start working on the Internet want to find an activity similar to making money in real life. Scammers are aware of this and offer similar conditions to beginners. The diagram looks simple. The employer writes to people by mail, on social networks that he is recruiting a group of people who will write texts for good pay. In order to become a team member, you need to complete a test work - a unique text. The copywriter tries, writes, edits, supplements the article, sends it to the customer. The employer, however, rejects the article, says that there are many mistakes in it and the copywriter as an author does not suit him, or explains the refusal by the fact that all the places in the team are taken.
People who have worked on the Internet will understand the absurdity of such a proposal. First, where will the customer go to the "low-quality" texts? Odnaznano will publish, or first correct the shortcomings, and then post it on his website. Secondly, the customer does not have any full-time team. He may have at least thousands of copywriters. If you come across such offers, it is better to reject them immediately or simply ignore them.
Generous customer posts work for newbies
Much has been said about the reliability of copywriting exchanges. It's true, here the author can be calm about his work and money. However, even here scammers manage to deceive newcomers. They place an expensive order and wait for feedback from the authors. The inexperienced beginner immediately responds and starts doing the job. Everything seems to be correct. However, after completion, the customer is in no hurry to accept the work. He starts constantly sending the article for revision, and even if everything is done perfectly, in the end, he will remove the order from the copywriter.
How to avoid a scammer?
Take orders at a normal price for a beginner. Feel free to reject custom orders. Don't be fooled if customers scare you with downgrades for rejecting individual work. This is all cheating. Pay attention to customer ratings and reviews. If your article was not accepted, but after some time it turned out to be posted on the site, immediately write to technical support. The customer will definitely be blocked.
