New Client Scam Targeting a Therapist: “He Wanted to Pay for 32 Sessions Upfront. Something Felt Off…”

I came across Ryan King’s post on Reddit while scrolling through a thread about scams. I was surprised to see scammers targeting therapists so directly — but not entirely shocked. Scammers always seem to find the weak spots – and very human-  in any profession. And for freelancers and small business owners, that weak spot is often the same: the constant need for new clients, steady work, and well-paid projects.

Ryan was approached by someone claiming to be a father looking for therapy for his t