As a graphic design major turned programmer, this was very common to students in design school. Never have seen it with dev projects though.
I think new students and freelancers need to be aware of these type of scams in all their forms.
I think new students and freelancers need to be aware of these type of scams in all their forms.
Anyone who's been in the industry for a bit will stay clear. There are tons of people in the industry calling for the end of this practice as it devalues the industry (quality of work and the compensation).