writersrus Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I have a product photography gig, but keep getting contacted by folks that sound too similar. They are always foreigners, they always ask for “better photos” for Amazon products, even though their photos look great already. They ask me to order the product (always from a foreign country) with a coupon code they will provide, then ask me for a quote.From there, I try to ask a few questions to better gauge their needs and expectations, but they never really answer. We go back and forth 4-5 times, before I begin to feel this is a scam. What’s the deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgodknows Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Maybe it is or maybe it isn’t.Couple of things you have to understand, buyer’s seldom gives precedence to communications here with you. And many buyer’s (especially amazon store owners) may or may not speak English properly.So you have to be the best judge of the potential buyers you are dealing with. If your gut tells you to avoid them, listening to it would be the sound advice.🙂Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writersrus Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokluser Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 It is scam. They want you to order the product and then you will never hear from them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markp Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 what at @mariokluser said. They are more than likely using an amazon affiliate link to get you to order a product which they will profit from and have no intention of ordering any gigs from you at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahemme Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I definitely wouldn’t work with them unless their order has been submitted and they have paid for your service already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writersrus Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Thanks everyone! It felt fishy, but I couldn’t figure out the angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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