Flawless Horizon - Money Talk

03/07/2023

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫
Freelance writing is one of the legit opportunities to make money online and from the comfort of your house.
Unfortunately, the industry has a lot of scammers. People are scammed daily. And I, too, have been scammed, which is why I started studying patterns of scammers, and here are sure ways that the person you are talking to, or who is your “new client,” is a scammer.
𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
This is especially easy to detect on Facebook. If the client you are speaking to has just created a new Facebook account, and they post on a Facebook group looking for writers, that is a huge red flag.
Whenever somebody makes a post looking for writers, I check their profile and check when it was created. If it is less than a year old, I will skip it even if the offer looks good.
𝟐. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩
Clients often post in Freelance writing groups on Facebook looking for writers. Now, if you see these posts, don’t just start applying.
Check out when the client joined the group. If they just joined and are already looking for writers, you have a reason to be hesitant.
They were probably identified as scammers, thrown out of the group, and are now returning with a different account to con unsuspecting victims.
𝟑. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐲
Do not waste your time applying to job postings that only say, “Writers needed.” Or “Urgently looking for writers.”
These are huge red flags.
If a job description is not detailed, do not take the risk. You are safe going with jobs that specify essential information, such as:
- 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚?
- 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏?
- 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖?
- 𝑰𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒂 𝒐𝒏𝒆-𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒋𝒐𝒃, 𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓?
- 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈?
4. 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
If they do not have their real photos on their profile picture and Facebook, it is most likely a scammer. If it is a picture of a cute cat, a car, or a house, you are safer running for the hills.
You want to avoid dealing with a profile you cannot put a picture on.

5. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠
Hiring 1-5 writers is reasonable. But it is not uncommon to see someone looking for 80-100 writers to add to their “team”.
It is just their way to widen their scope and scam as many people as they can.

03/06/2023

Make Your 21st Birthday Memorable

Are you looking for memorably unique 21st birthday trip ideas? If so, thank your lucky star, as this article comprehensively lists and explores destinations that will sweep you off your feet! The 21st birthday can be such a huge milestone, and everyone wants to have it as a trip or vacation to remem...

28/05/2023

Transcription is one of the jobs that "pay people to type.". If you are a beginner, or a pro transcriber, transcription hub is a good place to start. Here is a detailed and honest Transcription hub review.

Honest Transcription Hub reviews. Creating an account, transcription hubs jobs, pay, pro and cons, FAQ, and getting paid.

27/05/2023

How to create your dream office on a budget

Low Budget Small Office Interior Design for both commercial and interior spaces. Optimize your work space for productivity without.

26/05/2023

How To Sell Feet Pics as as Side Hustle

Find out how much feet finder average income is.. Read on for detailed feetfinder review, and how to get the best from it.

22/05/2023

https://flawlesshorizon.com/digital-budget-planner/

How to use a digital budget planner to organize your financial life. Read on for tips on how to incorporate your budget into your planner.

30/04/2023

https://flawlesshorizon.com/easy-hobbies-to-make-money/

50+ hobbies that pay good money. Find fun online, and hands on activities you can do to make money from home.

30/04/2023

Here are some hobbies that you can transform into a business

28/04/2023

Are you an online seller? Read this

Top online selling tips for beginners. Undeniably reliable secrets that will help you sell products online from home.

28/04/2023

Are you looking to start an online business? Read this 👇

Legit wholesale suppliers for products to sell online. Read on to find where small businesses source their stock from.

28/04/2023

What are some budget-friendly vacation destinations?

Reddit Users give tips they have used to travel affordably. Read on for affordable travel destinations and tips.

28/04/2023

Are cam girl jobs "ethical"?

Her sister disapproves of her cam girl job, but still asks for financial support from the same job. Should she give it to her or not?

16/04/2023

https://flawlesshorizon.com/20-home-office-ideas-best-set-ups-to-boost-your-productivity/

Home office ideas to boost your productivity. Inspo to acquire, arrange and organize your work space for productivity and aesthetic purposes.

07/04/2023

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23/03/2023

Let the Man Rest 🤣

Nigeria’s President-elect Bola Tinubu has travelled to France and the UK to “rest”.

According to his spokesperson, he’s taking a break from the “hectic campaign and election season”.

https://bbc.in/3FIqUqI

23/03/2023

How to Travel Light

Redditors tips for packing light for travel. Bring a few items and have just a carry-on luggage to your next vacation destination.

23/03/2023

Your sister disapproves your cam girl job. She says it is bad influence to her three kids...and calls it a sinful way to make money. But then, she gets an eviction notice from her landlord and asks you for financial support...do.you do it or not?

Her sister disapproves of her cam girl job, but still asks for financial support from the same job. Should she give it to her or not?

16/03/2023

https://flawlesshorizon.com/travel-affordably/

Reddit Users give tips they have used to travel affordably. Read on for affordable travel destinations and tips.

11/03/2023

https://flawlesshorizon.com/online-article-writing-jobs/

Tips on how to find online article writing jobs without buying courses. Read on for techniques on how to land your first writing client

31/01/2023

Top 100 products to sell online in your store. Read on for product that will sell like crazy according to Google Trends and Ubersuggest.

23/01/2023

https://flawlesshorizon.com/20-ways-to-earn-money-writing/

Different ways to earn money writing for freelance writers. Read on for tips on how and where to land different types of writing work.

23/12/2022

https://flawlesshorizon.com/flawless-horizon-about-us/

Flawless Horizon blog introduction. Here are our tips, expert advice and suggestion of navigating the world or making money online.

19/12/2022

https://pigeon-holes.com/2022/12/08/black-tax-how-it-is-affecting-you-financially-and-how-to-deal-with-it/

In the middle of financial struggle, saving attempts and even sinking in debt, Africans overlook one financial issue.  Yes, we are talking about Black Tax.  Many people have come on the i…

19/12/2022

𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐱
How can we break free from this vicious cycle? Yes, it is a cycle. If you don't invest in yourself now...you will be a dependent of your children in the future.

Read more about breaking this cycle here
https://pigeon-holes.com/2022/12/08/black-tax-how-it-is-affecting-you-financially-and-how-to-deal-with-it/

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19/12/2022

Black Tax is a subject we should talk more about. Everyday we see people do nothing for themselves because of this obligation.
We need to talk more about this unwarranted financial duty and how it affects the progress and mental health of the Black professional
Read more about black Tax below. https://pigeon-holes.com/2022/12/08/black-tax-how-it-is-affecting-you-financially-and-how-to-deal-with-it/

15/12/2022

https://pigeon-holes.com/2022/12/15/how-to-make-money-on-pinterest-in-2023/

15/12/2022

https://pigeon-holes.com/2022/12/15/how-to-make-money-on-pinterest-in-2023/

Pinterest is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over 400 million active users. You could be on this list too, since you are looking for money-making opportunities on …

14/12/2022

Pinterest is a gold mine! With the right strategy, you can mint some good money there!
Here are some simple ways to make money from Pinterest.

13/12/2022

Want to save money as a college students?
Here are some useful tips
https://pigeon-holes.com/2022/12/13/how-to-save-money-in-college/

Tips on how to save money as a students and possibly avoid overwhelming student loans later.

13/12/2022

Tips for college students

11/12/2022

Financial Abuse is common, yet rarely spoken about. Here are some signs of a financially abusive partner

What are some signs you are in a financially abusive relationship? When we  talk about abuse in relationships, all we think about is verbal, emotional or physical abuse. Do you know financial …

11/12/2022

Many are being drowned by black Tax, but a few talk of it. How crippling can this obligation get? How well can black professionals deal with it?

10/12/2022

26/10/2022

https://pigeon-holes.com/2022/10/25/15-financial-red-flags-in-a-relationship/

What are financial red flags in a relationship? That is just what we are about to look at. But before we get there, did you know that financial problems, money arguments and fights are the second l…

29/09/2022