How I Turned The Tables On An Online Scammer (Who Almost Duped Me)
A clever scam that took me far too long to catch on to
It was a damn good photo. Perhaps even one that could lead to a new career.
I'm not a photographer, but the angle, the lighting, and the scenery combined to make it one of the best I have taken.
We were at the top of Summit One Vanderbilt, the newest observation deck in New York City. It is heaven for Instagrammers, providing a stunning setting for amateur photographers and wannabe influencers.
I had taken a photo of my son Charlie — who had created the perfect pose — and like everyone else in the building, I had posted the photo on Instagram.
An hour or so, I got a Direct Message from an artist named Angela. A message I thought would create a new income stream for me.
The bait that hooked the fish
My photo so inspired Angela that she reached out to me.
We had no mutual connections, but I assume she had found me through the Instagram locations feature. Her message said she loved my photos and thought I could be an "inspiring muse for an art project."
