Every now and then I’ll get a “scam” client texting me who has found my information via a Craigslist advertisement.

Client: Yes I need you come and film family reunion yes?

Me: Sorry, who is this? And where did you find my contact information?

Client: You come film yes? 

Me: I need to know who this is, how you found me, and the basic information about your event.

Client: No worry, all will be taken care of, you come film yes?

Me: I’m sorry, I need to set up an appointment to meet you in person to talk about the details of the shoot and have you sign a contract.

Client: Payment will be via Paypal. I cannot meet you in person, I am in hospital.

Me: I can’t accept a job without meeting somebody in person and having a contract signed.

Client: My whole family in hospital. Please accept job now and send me your Paypal information.

Me: Sorry, I have to decline this job. Let me know if you can meet me in person

Client: You come film yes?

Source: Clients from Hell