Freelance scamming?

My first experience at renewing my freelance writing (I had been hibernating) was almost disastrous. Some dude with promises of giving $200 worth of 'data entry work' weekly almost had me! Luckily, my sixth sense saved me! What's with these guys?

Be careful

Yes, there are many scammers on the net. Protect yourself by making sure the customer/buyer has place funds in escrow account before u start work.