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Avoiding Scam Clients: Red Flags Every Freelancer Must Know
Protect yourself from payment fraud and exploitative freelance clients.
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Avoiding Scam Clients in Freelancing
Not all clients are legitimate.
Red Flags
- No contract
- Unrealistic deadlines
- Refusal to pay advance
Best Practices
- Use escrow
- Signed agreements
- Milestone payments
Learning Resources
- Freelancer Safety → https://www.upwork.com/resources
- Contract Basics → https://www.indiacode.nic.in/
Read time: ~4 minutes
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