Craigslist gets over 20 billion page views each month. It’s no wonder so many people decide to post everything from Grandma’s old sewing machine to an eight-acre plot with a pond. It is mostly free to advertise on Craigslist, which helps to make Craigslist one of the largest online classifieds sites.
How many freelance writing gigs have you replied to on Craigslist? How many were hustlers looking for free samples? Unfortunately, people without ethics prey on others on Craigslist. This is especially true in the jobs section of Craigslist. Hustlers know that in this economy, people are desperate to find jobs and earn money. When looking for freelance writing gigs, you can sometimes tell the bad ads right away. Sometimes though the bogus ads are not always identifiable. While there’s no absolute way to weed out every bogus ad, there are some signs you should look for when answering freelance writing gigs on Craigslist and avoid many of the hustlers.
Does the Craigslist ad clearly define the type of writing or the scope of the freelance writing gig?
Ads that are basic one liners saying, “I need a writer”, are most likely hustlers looking for free samples or wanting to sell you something. There are some though that are legitimate offers. College students and some people looking for help with a resume or business proposal will place vague ads because they don’t know any better. Trust your gut instinct.
Does the ad mention the company or entity offering the freelance writing gig?
Most valid freelance writing work offers indicate who is asking for writers. If they provide a website, do some research on the company. Sometimes the ad is from an Internet marketer looking for articles and there is no company name. However, the ad from an individual should at least define the scope of the project as mentioned above.
Does the ad indicate a pay rate for the freelance writing gig?
Valid ads will almost always indicate some sort of compensation rate. Sometimes it will be a fixed figure or at least ask you to give them a rate quote. Approach ads with caution that only mention “compensation” or do not indicate anything about pay.
Does the ad ask for social media information?
Ads asking for your social media handle should set off some red flags. While social media does play a huge role in marketing, asking for your social media handles is not something I would consider as necessary when replying to freelance work. The next thing you know, a scam marketer gets hold of your “friends” list and begins spamming them with offers.
Does the ad have major grammatical errors?
Someone posting a freelance writing job has some knowledge of writing and the English language. Avoid ads written in broken English, poor punctuation, all or no capitalization or any other major grammatical errors.
Does the ad list a free email address?
While many valid ads will use the private email given by Craigslist at the top, some hustlers will list an email in the body of the ad to make an attempt at appearing legitimate. Ads with Hotmail or Gmail email addresses should be looked at with a cautious eye. Legitimate companies and individuals will have emails that look professional.
Some valid freelance writing gigs advertised in Craigslist might have one or two of the red flags. However, most bogus will possess several of the above characteristics. The hustlers are getting better at disguising themselves as legitimate offers. Sometimes what you think is a bogus ad isn’t, and sometimes what looks like a legitimate offer turns out to be something else. Above all trust your instincts.
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