The story
After placing an online ad for his freelancing services, Tom Morgan was hired last-minute to film a two-hour long bachelorette party in Brooklyn, New York. When he arrived at the designated apartment, the tenant who answered the door denied any knowledge of the job. Morgan waited in the hallway and attempted to call the client, but before he could find any answers, two masked men held him up. The thieves pressed a gun to his head while they stole not only his wallet, but also $4,000 in video equipment.
Staying safe
The set-up in which Morgan was involved could have easily been prevented if he took the essential security precautions when considering a new project. Sologig Freelance is committed to your safety and has compiled a list of safety tips to always keep in mind in order to prevent scams and fraud:
- Work locally
- Meet in person before accepting a job
- Meet in person to accept payment
- Do not provide sensitive information online
- Be cautious of emails, especially from an unknown sender, that offer you a prize or discount and then ask you to choose a user ID and password, as many people use the same access information for multiple accounts.
