Tom Morgan is a videographer who posted an ad on craigslist for his business. As a result of his ad, he got a transaction for a job worth $200 to shoot a video of a bachelorette party. But instead of getting the job, he loss $4000 worth of gears by two armed men.
A woman named Angela called him up and asked him if he could shoot her bachelorette party and Morgan agreed. E went to the apartment she said is the venue but the man who opened the door does not know of any Angela or of a bachelorette party. He tried to call her up but then 2 armed men with face covered pushed him and stuck a gun in his head. They took his bag where his camera and wallet is kept.
He immediately called the police and reported his case. After that, he posted a warning on Craigslist and shared his experience.
Now, he does not have his own camera and other equipment yet and he still can’t afford to buy yet so he’s stuck with renting them. It’s another cut to his profit and an effect of a lack of precaution.
For every transaction, you got to be wise and don’t be too trusting.