How Not to Get Scammed as a Freelancer

[Nomad]

Freelancers working online often encounter various scams. Common scams associated with freelancers include clients refusing payment after service delivery, clients disappearing after work completion, clients not providing the agreed-upon compensation, and clients requesting multiple revisions. Have you been scammed, what are your precautions against scams related to freelancing?

 

[eLdavis]

One way to not get scammed as a freelancer is by simply requesting for more than half of the agreed payment or at least half of it. This would show how serious the client is towards the job.

 

[Starmix]

I am not doing freelance writing, I am only writing poems and short stories, and yes, you are right, there are scammers doing that. I was a victim. After I submitted 3 very lengthy poems and one lengthy fiction, the site no longer appeared on the web. I was thankful I didn't pay $20 for each poem and $25 for a short story.

 

[Suba]

Almost all freelancers have been cheated or not received payment after the work has been completed, therefore we need to be careful not to accept jobs that are too easy with tempting wages/rewards because in my opinion this tends to lead to fraud. Do research, verify before accepting work, carefully check the work contract and you should only use trusted freelancer platforms.

 

[Starmix]

I am now so hesitant to submit entries on the web like poems and novels because of the previous scam that I encountered. I always experience a scam. I have to be smarter this time.

 

[Abigael]

Scams related to freelance work are so common and devastating. One way to deal with those clients that refuse to pay after you submit work is to work in freelance platform that offers the escrow system for receiving money. That way, the site can help mediate on any issues that you experience with payments.

Also, always check the reputation of the client. Most sites will have that included in the Clint's profile. Avoid those clients that have shady reviews.

 

[pousinha]

I heard about even worse things: customers complaining of poor job/service with the recruiting site staff. Probably, a way to avoid the payment. In such cases, when a false statement of this kind occurs, the freelancers lose reputation, in addition to money. And the truth is I haven't the least idea how to avoid such circumstances (out of reviews about that specific customer, whenever they exist).

 

[HansonU99]

I believe that for freelancer to avoid been scam I think that the right thing for you to do is make proper research before you join any program this will help you to identify any bad or fail program that can scam you

 

[Teephe]

I haven't been scammed but anyway, thanks for sharing this, now i will be careful in other not to get scammed in future

 

[Goldynn89]

It's like a rite if initiation for almost every means of earning money online. Even those with a lot of experience fall prey to being cheated once in a while. One of the rules I saw a few days ago on Reddit says that you should request for payment when 80% of the work is done.

 

[Bisolami]

There are even some clients that would have gotten the job from the freelancer but will refuse to pay them

 

[HansonU99]

the only way which we can avoid been scammed online is through proper analysis of any websites you will want to join,you need to be careful the way you provide your credit card information to third party

 

[AruneBend]

another problem is that peaple start to ask such hard things when they pay low price and then they start a beef that is quite common

 

[Kirubel]

Freelancers working online often encounter various scams. Common scams associated with freelancers include clients refusing payment after service delivery, clients disappearing after work completion, clients not providing the agreed-upon compensation, and clients requesting multiple revisions. Have you been scammed, what are your precautions against scams related to freelancing?

Some times it is hard to do those works, and some times scammers try to play with you and makes you mad, but i think the best way is read some review about them and do some researches before doing any things.

 

[freelancermaria]

Yes, as online freelancers, we risk not being paid after providing our services. Perhaps we can look into your employer's reputation. Check to see whether he or she has a LinkedIn account or any ratings that will assist you in evaluating whether or not he or she is legit. Consider reading reviews as well. Look for reputable websites where you can do so. Before beginning a project, you may request a deposit, too.

 

[aninditasen]

Freelancers working online often encounter various scams. Common scams associated with freelancers include clients refusing payment after service delivery, clients disappearing after work completion, clients not providing the agreed-upon compensation, and clients requesting multiple revisions. Have you been scammed, what are your precautions against scams related to freelancing?

I have been scammed several times like this and therefore am very careful now about taking up freelance work.