How To Make Money Online Safely: 6 Red Flags That SCREAM Freelancer Scam

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024

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  • @elenaadler4633
    @elenaadler4633 4 года назад +8

    Can't wait for the A Day in the Life of a Copywriter! And we're due a sassy and inspiring video like that one about getting said NO, which I watch EVERY.SINGLE.WEEK.

  • @CIRCLEOF4TRESS
    @CIRCLEOF4TRESS 4 года назад +6

    Great information! I had one freelancer provide me with someone’s copyright work and almost put my reputation in danger. We can never be too careful these days. Stay safe everyone 🥰.

    • @harshinip9775
      @harshinip9775 2 года назад

      Ask for the zero plagiarism report.

  • @tanayajoshi7867
    @tanayajoshi7867 4 года назад +3

    It's like you read my mind. I NEEDED this!!! Thank you!!!

  • @jonathanlorio3265
    @jonathanlorio3265 4 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for your videos. I have been so incredibly lost on how I can pursue a freelance career with something that I enjoy and was good at. I'm so grateful for the amazingly helpful content you put up. Thank you so very much!

  • @travellingangelstory
    @travellingangelstory 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the tips. I experienced tips #6 a month ago. Trusted the employer who didn't want to sign a contract. Left my full time job to work for him. Then he ended the project over unreasonable reasons. Lesson learned hard!

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  3 года назад

      Ugh! Oh NO! Well, at least now you know better!

    • @wallacebankley3384
      @wallacebankley3384 7 месяцев назад

      Hope you are better off now not working for him

  • @divyakulkarni6112
    @divyakulkarni6112 3 года назад +3

    Even though I'm not in course technically, I follow all your sayings and you help me a lot. So I'm your student 😁

  • @cosmocaligurl
    @cosmocaligurl 3 года назад +4

    1:04 was an iconic moment in history.

  • @celtpro
    @celtpro 4 года назад +3

    One of those tips did happen, I did the work they sent payment asking me to forward the reminder too them, when the payment had cleared. My bank blocked the Cheque and the person never received the money they requested. The ad they did use though and said I did not fill their requirements. Red flags are not always easy too spot.

  • @2tamz603
    @2tamz603 2 года назад +1

    I never got paid for all what I did. Supposed to get $350 for posting ads and when payday came, nothing. This was helpful. Contractor never paid but I wasted some sleep 😴 time

  • @nancysinghmaurya8529
    @nancysinghmaurya8529 4 года назад +10

    Thank you for this, starting out as newbie I had my share of doubts. This was a really kind step on ur end

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  4 года назад +5

      Thanks!

    • @ravikampu1797
      @ravikampu1797 4 года назад

      Nancy, what are you doing?

    • @nancysinghmaurya8529
      @nancysinghmaurya8529 4 года назад

      @@ravikampu1797 I am looking for interns in copywriting field, I am a school passout and have recently started on this track

    • @ravikampu1797
      @ravikampu1797 4 года назад

      @@nancysinghmaurya8529 have you learned copywriting?
      What have you done till now?
      What's your future vision?
      I am looking for a business partner

  • @NaviYT
    @NaviYT Год назад

    99% sure my deal is fake because the client wants me to send half the money to his “contractor” luckily he made the mistake of texting me from a number from Nigeria 🇳🇬 while claiming to be located in Garland Texas. This lead me on this depressing rabbit hole. However, I’m just glad I learned about this and will proceed with the same level if not stricter caution from now on. I will not get scammed no way, no how.

  • @12deathguard
    @12deathguard 2 года назад +1

    Great info, thank you.

  • @ebhua
    @ebhua 2 года назад +1

    Thank You

  • @bethamrichard1709
    @bethamrichard1709 4 года назад +1

    Alex, I have been there & I completely agree with you..

  • @isisatu
    @isisatu 2 года назад +1

    scammers can be good copywriters too 🤣 this is hilarious and true

  • @ValleyVirtualOperations
    @ValleyVirtualOperations 3 года назад

    So much value in this video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @philip-at-tube
    @philip-at-tube 2 года назад +1

    This video is so useful; many thanks!

  • @bubbles5195
    @bubbles5195 4 года назад +1

    Hi Alex, can you please talk about what you believe is ethical copywriting and what isn't?

  • @JayPendragonWatches
    @JayPendragonWatches 4 года назад

    Gawd, there are so many *** out there! Thanks for this list, it helps a lot ✨
    So far, my worst client is someone I've been working with for the past three years. He's sort of a friend and I used to think I need him. He's horrible with paying on time, if he pays at all. I'm waiting for one last invoice to clear, then I'm setting better boundaries... or running for the hills, at long last 😅

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  4 года назад +1

      Yikes!! Sounds like you can do better!

  • @Manoharraut567
    @Manoharraut567 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this information

  • @ShovonMuhammad
    @ShovonMuhammad 4 года назад +1

    Good job!!!

  • @wallacebankley3384
    @wallacebankley3384 7 месяцев назад

    It happened to one of Alex students in Launch Pad 0 0....big mistake

  • @jonathansolomon5329
    @jonathansolomon5329 4 года назад

    Valuable content!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @angshemdanyeng6440
    @angshemdanyeng6440 4 года назад +1

    Very informative...

  • @FreedomWithEd
    @FreedomWithEd 4 года назад +1

    Thank you, Alex. You're always super helpful and so sweet. Mmmmmwah

  • @Fht9
    @Fht9 4 года назад

    I create RUclips accounts just to see what people post w/out having to subscribe to anyone because
    I don’t conform to anything because that’s what society expects from me-I t’s not my responsibility to live up to anyone’s expectations

  • @llarzelere
    @llarzelere 2 года назад

    I think we might like to see a video about all those scams that involve the budding copywriter sending money off for little benefit.
    "Join this organization, we'll send you a pretty ID card!"
    "Send us $2,000 each for these three courses, and we'll certify you as a Real Copywriter!" (I was in IT for 30 years. Do NOT get me started on the actual value of "certification".)
    "Learn how to write cold emails, and stack your funnels like a pro!"
    My favorite: "Buy our $2,500 course. In five weeks we'll teach you how to find clients, and give you a list of 2,000 potentials!!"
    You know, those scams.

  • @karanpariyar548
    @karanpariyar548 3 года назад +1

    Hi alex i saw the video about red flags which you had told about the scammers present online ya thank you and i am looking forward in the future to dig into your. Copy posse launch pad because i am pretty much interested and curious that how can i begin my career as a copywriter ...

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  3 года назад

      Woohoo! That would be awesome!

    • @karanpariyar548
      @karanpariyar548 3 года назад

      Hi alex so nice to see that you replied cheers thanks😁😁

  • @TechFactsandCS
    @TechFactsandCS 2 года назад +1

    Hey Alex, can a client ask you to pay refundable security deposit?

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  2 года назад +1

      No, a client should never ask for a security deposit. That's a red flag for me!

    • @TechFactsandCS
      @TechFactsandCS 2 года назад

      @@AlexCattoni Thank you !

  • @harshinip9775
    @harshinip9775 2 года назад +1

    I have a doubt, should we ask fee for the TEST Project.

  • @markott3978
    @markott3978 2 года назад

    Thanks :)

  • @divyakulkarni6112
    @divyakulkarni6112 3 года назад

    Doesn't your statement of work include about advance payment that we take before starting the work?

  • @DoctorHouse999
    @DoctorHouse999 3 года назад

    Video starts at 2:47

  • @pnr2736
    @pnr2736 2 года назад +1

    ✌✌

  • @tiktakinview9630
    @tiktakinview9630 4 года назад

    Hi alex,
    Can you kindly give me tips on writing a good proposals

  • @aashishsharma6626
    @aashishsharma6626 4 года назад

    Even though I m a founder of an E-com website I just come to see your million dollar smile and eyes.
    And i m very curious to ask you one question.
    What are your opinion on Dan lok?

  • @azamkhan-rn7nv
    @azamkhan-rn7nv 4 года назад

    I came here only to see her talking...

  • @onenonlyheart
    @onenonlyheart 8 месяцев назад

  • @storzus8178
    @storzus8178 4 года назад +1

    Hey, Alex
    What do you think about Armaam Asaadi?
    He has written copy for Neil Patel and I am about to invest in his course from foundr.com

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  4 года назад +1

      He’s a good friend. Great guy.

    • @storzus8178
      @storzus8178 4 года назад

      @@AlexCattoni Yeah! He is a great guy, but what about his copywriting skill, is it great too😅😅
      Should I Go with posse launchpad??🙄🙄

    • @Immigrantwriter
      @Immigrantwriter 4 года назад

      Storz Us what an odd question... do you go to a Nike store asking if you should get Reeboks??

    • @storzus8178
      @storzus8178 4 года назад

      @@Immigrantwriter Actually, Nike has made a video on top 5 copywriting course we could get and I commented same question but didn't got a reply.
      And chill as a customer its totally cool to ask Nike why I should not buy Reebok shoes 😊

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  4 года назад

      I don’t know about his course so I really can’t comment on it! Happy to answer any questions about the Launch Pad though 😃

  • @mrprofessor6158
    @mrprofessor6158 2 года назад +1

    You are very beautiful and attractive but you still got scam

  • @agustinzarazua1936
    @agustinzarazua1936 4 года назад

    Love your channel but how do we become one of your students

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  4 года назад

      At AlexCattoni.com/launchfiles

  • @ajourneycalledlife
    @ajourneycalledlife 2 года назад

    Hi Alex, should a client ask you to pay tax before you receive payment?

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  2 года назад

      Mmmm... no. That's a big red flag!

    • @ajourneycalledlife
      @ajourneycalledlife 2 года назад

      @@AlexCattoni thank you. How do I know when the job is authentic on upwork?

  • @ogunledunadesola4572
    @ogunledunadesola4572 3 года назад

    Alex, do you know about Copywriting.network ? It's a freelance community but I don't here people talking about it. What do you think? Love what you do😘😘

  • @nish-wan4682
    @nish-wan4682 4 года назад +1

    Thumbnail 😂😂😂

  • @AvIsh..
    @AvIsh.. 3 года назад

    Alex what do you think about the security fee they asking in freelancer.

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  3 года назад

      As in asking you as a freelancer to pay a "security fee"?

    • @AvIsh..
      @AvIsh.. 3 года назад

      @@AlexCattoni in freelancer platform when we selected for a project, they asking a security fee before starting our job. And that’s refundable when we submit our 1st work successfully. Can we trust them ?

    • @sydneygreen8805
      @sydneygreen8805 3 года назад

      I want to know too.

  • @nasir001
    @nasir001 4 года назад

    Ad fr upwork and fibre ms. Alex

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  4 года назад

      I'm sorry.. what are you asking for?

  • @chapdattext3167
    @chapdattext3167 4 года назад

    How do I use the work template if the client does a 180 even after signing the agreement?

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  4 года назад

      Good question! I guess that depends on how much they've changed, and if you'd still like to work for said client. You could simply add a note onto the original SOW which states the changes that the client has requested, making sure to include that date, and note how the SOW changed in reflection to that (i.e. timeline, price, etc.)

    • @rewardanddiscipline8
      @rewardanddiscipline8 4 года назад

      Do you send the SOW as editable pdf? Newbie here 😔

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  4 года назад

      I usually don't! Usually all the terms in the SOW are discussed beforehand, so you should already have a verbal agreement. The SOW is just "sealing" it, so to say.

    • @chapdattext3167
      @chapdattext3167 4 года назад

      @@AlexCattoni so we fill up the SOW ourselves and let the client know about it before we start work right?

  • @raphaelcarneiro3439
    @raphaelcarneiro3439 4 года назад

    Red flag number 7 : Alex got back her hair. Who was the other one? We shall google her. Thanks for good tips.

  • @mrssomeone2143
    @mrssomeone2143 4 года назад +1

    sorry, but actually you're talking too fast

    • @AlexCattoni
      @AlexCattoni  4 года назад

      great, thanks for the feedback!

    • @emanuel_soundtrack
      @emanuel_soundtrack 2 года назад

      like most youtubers , it is impossible to follow and think at same time, and drives me nervous

  • @mustafaerfan9241
    @mustafaerfan9241 4 года назад +1

    First view