🎥 How to Avoid Freelance Video Editing Scams | What to Watch Out For in 2025

Описание: Are you a freelance video editor trying to land gigs without getting scammed? In this video, I’m breaking down the most common freelance scams targeting video editors — and how you can protect yourself and your business.

From fake clients and shady edit tests to overpayment scams and suspicious job postings, this is the real-world advice I wish I had when I started freelancing.

Whether you're a beginner editor or working full-time as a creative freelancer, these are the red flags you need to know to avoid getting burned.

✅ In this video, I’ll cover:
00:33 - The “free computer” overpayment scam
01:42 - Vague editing job offers with no project details
02:50 - Unpaid edit tests (and how to respond professionally)
04:18 - Long, weird questionnaires that lead nowhere
05:29 - Why most LinkedIn video editing jobs aren’t worth your time
06:22 - My personal strategies for protecting your time, money, and portfolio

💡 If you're freelancing in 2025, you need this info.
Don’t fall for common freelance video editing scams — stay informed, stay professional, and get paid fairly.

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