Scams targeting freelance photographers

 This video is all about that.

This isn’t an isolated incident. I’m often contacted by people claiming they like my work and want to buy my pictures. But here’s the reality: you can already download my photos, pay for them, and get them printed and shipped through Flickr. I don’t earn anything from that transaction, as it’s entirely between you and Flickr.

Here’s how this scam works: they’ll ask you for a price, then send a fake check for much more than the agreed amount. Afterward, they’ll say it was a mistake and request that you refund the difference. What they won’t tell you is that the check they sent is fake, meaning you won’t get paid what you originally asked for, and you’ll lose the money you refunded to them.

I know that Flickr may profit from my work, but I share my photos because I love what I do — I love photography. If you’d like to support my work, you can use the Donate button on this blog. Your donation would mean a lot to me, and I promise to put it toward new photography equipment to help me capture even more amazing images.