🛡️ Your Safety Matters

Safety Center

Learn how to stay safe, avoid scams, and protect your payments on JobSucks.

🔒 How We Protect You

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Escrow Protection

Client funds are held safely in escrow before work begins. Payment is only released when the work is approved.

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Dispute Resolution

Our dedicated team mediates disputes within 24-48 hours, ensuring fair outcomes for both parties.

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Verified Profiles

Look for the ✓ Verified badge. Verified users have passed identity verification checks.

🚩 Red Flags to Watch For

🚫 Payment Outside Platform

Never send payments via wire transfer, crypto, Western Union, or gift cards. Always use the platform's secure escrow system.

🚫 Moving to External Apps

Be wary of anyone asking to move communication to WhatsApp, Telegram, or email before a contract is established.

🚫 Upfront Payments Required

Legitimate freelancers don't ask for upfront payment for "tools" or "software." Use milestones for phased payments.

🚫 Too Good to Be True

Extremely low prices, guaranteed results, or "instant delivery" on complex projects are major red flags.

✅ Best Practices

For Clients

  • Always fund escrow before work begins
  • Use milestones to break large projects into manageable deliverables
  • Review freelancer profiles, ratings, and portfolio carefully
  • Write clear project descriptions with specific deliverables
  • Keep all communication on the platform for your protection
  • Leave honest reviews to help the community

For Freelancers

  • Never start work until escrow is funded
  • Verify the client's profile and past reviews before accepting projects
  • Request milestones for projects over $500
  • Keep all communication on-platform — it protects you in disputes
  • Submit work through the platform's delivery system
  • Don't share personal contact details until a contract is established
  • Report suspicious activity immediately
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See Something Suspicious?

Report fraud, scams, or policy violations immediately. Our team investigates all reports within 24 hours.

📧 Report to Support 📋 Communication Policy

🔑 The Golden Rules

1. Always Use Escrow

Never pay or accept payment outside the platform. Escrow is your safety net.

2. Communicate On-Platform

Messages on-platform are logged and admissible in disputes. Off-platform chats are not.

3. Use Milestones

Break work into milestones. Release payment only after each deliverable is approved.

4. Verify Before You Trust

Check ratings, reviews, and badges. Prefer verified and top-rated users.