Can it Be a Scam?

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by zaggernaut, Nov 29, 2009.

  1. #1
    Guys,

    Please read the below ad, and express your views. I am not at all sure this is a great way of asking for free samples.Reminds me of a post mentioned elsewhere about 'sample article collection' and then selling procedure. Would you reply to this ad?:confused:

    (not my intention to degrade anyone, just curious)

     
    zaggernaut, Nov 29, 2009 IP
  2. Zabrina

    Zabrina Peon

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    #2
    Not only is the pay absurdly low (1000 words for $10?), but they're asking writers to create full-fledged samples without mention of payment. I'd beware.
     
    Zabrina, Nov 29, 2009 IP
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    Seems to me like a trick to get some free articles.
     
    sameer_reddy, Nov 29, 2009 IP
  4. zaggernaut

    zaggernaut Active Member

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    Above is the latest from the buyer. WTF!:eek:

    All samples will be posted on Digg. Someone has a cheek to offer this!!
     
    zaggernaut, Nov 29, 2009 IP
  5. Zabrina

    Zabrina Peon

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    Wow. So this is how people try to treat professionals now? I'll just go talk to my dentist and tell him that I'll show the chip repair work to the Digg community, and if it isn't buried, I'll pay him. If reality worked like that, a whole lot of professionals would be a whole lot poorer.
     
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    sameer_reddy Peon

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    Wow. Basically what he intends to is

    1. Get free articles
    2. get loads of traffic from dig

    No risk for him.... When will people learn
     
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    Suki Greenhorn

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    Aw, jeez. Not ANOTHER one of those! Yes, that's a scam all right!
     
    Suki, Nov 30, 2009 IP
  8. zaggernaut

    zaggernaut Active Member

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    Should we name and shame these guys? Starting with this one. or leave it to the Mods?
     
    zaggernaut, Nov 30, 2009 IP