Do you believe a buyer if they say they're from a certain brand?

[hezelangelique]

I'm a model and a buyer wants to send me a product to model, is it alright for me to share my address to them when they say they're from a specific large brand? 

I'm new to Fiverr and I can't tell a scam from a real deal yet. Please give me advice.

Edited July 13, 2021 by hezelangelique

[teachernita]

I would be very careful!  Check with customer service first.  (Look up on the Internet and check whether the buyer is from that company.  Do research).

[hezelangelique]

Thanks Teacher Nita

[leannelrivers]

I'm going to assume you have a modelling gig. How do you usually receive items to model from clients?

[hezelangelique]

@leannelrivers this is the first time I'm receiving something from a buyer. I've never modeled online before so I haven't shared my address to anyone yet.

[leannelrivers]

OK. First I would make absolutely sure of how to manage it. CS will be able to give you the right information. Receiving things by post can't be a problem because Fiverr is full of various gigs that require a postal exchange, but CS may offer you advice about how to word these messages. 

Do you have the option of a business address? Post office collection or something so you can keep your home address private?

[hezelangelique]

@leannelrivers I have someone else's address I can have it sent to but I can have them send it through a courier service if possible. He just updated me if I'd do underwear aside from the bikini already, and I told them Im not going to unless I can certify that he's from the brand. What do I do with this?

 

[melanielm]

Besides checking with customer service about the address, make sure modeling underwear doesn't fall under "Adult Services." 

I may be cynical, but this sounds like a way to get adult pictures for non-product-related purposes to me.

[callyofficial]

It sounds like you're a little unprepared. It's really important you research this for your own safety as well as success. I would contact Fiverr support with any questions you have, but also read Fiverr TOS, search the forum and do some outside research to make sure you're better prepared going forward.