Welcome to a crucial discussion aimed at safeguarding our community from scams, con artists, and fraudulent activities. In this thread, experienced members share their encounters, offer advice, and highlight important precautions to help protect one another. Here's a summary of the insights and experiences shared:
- Be wary of individuals making grand promises about payment outside of established platforms like Streamate. One user shared a distressing experience with someone who failed to fulfill payment promises, leading to a situation of stalking and harassment.
- It's advised to avoid accepting payment through methods like Paypal or Western Union from clients, as these can pose risks including potential bans from platforms for breaking terms of service, as well as the chance of personal information being compromised.
- Members suggest insisting on payment upfront before any services are rendered, as a precaution against fraud. Trusting clients without prior payment has been highlighted as a risk not worth taking.
- For alternative payment methods, discussion includes the use of platforms like GiftRocket, Greendot, Amazon Gift Cards, and Payoneer, each with their own set of pros and cons.
- There's a strong emphasis on the importance of learning from mistakes and being cautious with personal information, especially in relation to payment arrangements.
- The community spirit shines through as members support one another, offering advice and sharing their own lessons learned to foster a safer working environment for all.
This thread is a reminder of the importance of vigilance, mutual support, and the sharing of knowledge to combat deceitful practices in our industry. For more detailed discussions, insights, and advice, please log in or register.