Scams and come-ons

[scoobie77]

I've gotten this message several times now. I've been assuming it's a scam because the message is always the same, but the name and location changes. "I need an initial aerial shoot of the site at all 4 cardinal directions at 200 & 350 or 400ft , and then there would be a separate 6-8 minute video shoot over 3 days, with daily site visits including photos, drone or ground video edited with cool music." Anybody else received this?

 

[Jagerbomb52]

Is this a message in the forum, like a PM directed at you? I have not received anything like that.

 

[Hooly]

have you recently joined a website offering your services? (Like Bark)?

 

[dirkclod]

I've gotten this message several times now. I've been assuming it's a scam because the message is always the same, but the name and location changes. "I need an initial aerial shoot of the site at all 4 cardinal directions at 200 & 350 or 400ft , and then there would be a separate 6-8 minute video shoot over 3 days, with daily site visits including photos, drone or ground video edited with cool music." Anybody else received this?

As asked before are you getting that from a member ? If so shoot
his handle in a message to me and i will look at it

 

[BigAl07]

I've gotten this message several times now. I've been assuming it's a scam because the message is always the same, but the name and location changes. "I need an initial aerial shoot of the site at all 4 cardinal directions at 200 & 350 or 400ft , and then there would be a separate 6-8 minute video shoot over 3 days, with daily site visits including photos, drone or ground video edited with cool music." Anybody else received this?

That exact message is hitting so many UAS operators who are flying for hire. It's 110% scam and should be avoided.

 

[scoobie77]

I suspect it is a scam. The job seems almost too lucrative to turn down, but doesn't quite make sense when you think about what exactly this video would look like, and why would they want or need all this media? Also, the same language in all messages

Is this a message in the forum, like a PM directed at you? I have not received anything like that.

This is an unsolicited query from my website.

 

[Grandpa]

I've gotten this message several times now. I've been assuming it's a scam because the message is always the same, but the name and location changes. "I need an initial aerial shoot of the site at all 4 cardinal directions at 200 & 350 or 400ft , and then there would be a separate 6-8 minute video shoot over 3 days, with daily site visits including photos, drone or ground video edited with cool music." Anybody else received this?

Scam Alert!

I started receiving text yesterday about a potential new job. Some aspects of the situation threw up major red flags wile other aspects made it seem like it may just be a very odd person with a legit request. I did google the property and it was listed for sale online. I called the realtor...

commercialdronepilots.com

 

[DVPOWERS]

Scam Alert!

I started receiving text yesterday about a potential new job. Some aspects of the situation threw up major red flags wile other aspects made it seem like it may just be a very odd person with a legit request. I did google the property and it was listed for sale online. I called the realtor...

commercialdronepilots.com

I've gotten this message. Eventually they will say the credit card holder (who has the method of payment) is in the hospital and doesn't have access to the card, bla, bla, bla. total scam.

 

[Mudbone]

I've gotten this message several times now. I've been assuming it's a scam because the message is always the same, but the name and location changes. "I need an initial aerial shoot of the site at all 4 cardinal directions at 200 & 350 or 400ft , and then there would be a separate 6-8 minute video shoot over 3 days, with daily site visits including photos, drone or ground video edited with cool music." Anybody else received this?

Ignore!

 

[Gagey52]

Total scam, ignore it. We’re getting them in Aus as well.
Regards

 

[Ohflyingbrick]

Scam, scam, scam

 

[karlblessing]

have you recently joined a website offering your services? (Like Bark)?

Funny that you mention Bark, actually got an email from them for a client request (general photography)... but I never signed up for Bark.

 

[TonyPHX]

And of course now the new one.... "Hello, Chambliss here. Are you available for Drone Services?".... lol

These scammers keep trying.