Tips On Avoiding Scam Buyers On Fiverr

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Fiverr is one of the freelance platforms that are widely used by professionals in their fields. And offers a wide range of services to clients around the world. There are many such services. Such as graphic design services, article writing, and software development.

The advantage of using Fiverr, in addition to its price being quite affordable, is that users can also choose service access according to their needs. Both for business purposes and for personal needs. The cheapest service price on Fiverr is around $5 for a single booking, depending on what type of service you want to buy.

In addition, using Fiverr is also guaranteed to be secure, because Fiverr implements a strict security system for users. Likewise, the payment system uses an escrow system to ensure that payments are withheld until the work is completed according to the agreement between the seller and the buyer. If a problem occurs, you can use the customer support feature if a problem occurs.

Are there scam buyers on fiverr ? 

But it all does not always go smoothly, because Fiverr users also have to face a challenge, one of which is cheating. This can be done by both buyers and sellers. A buyer who commits fraud is usually called a scammer. The way they do it has done a lot of harm to sellers, because they try to take advantage of the Fiverr system.

How to scam Fiverr buyers

Any form of scam action taken by Fiverr buyers to cheat the seller. Some of them are as follows:

1. Refund claim

Many buyers do this; after the work is done and the buyer makes an excuse that the order is not as desired, they then file a refund claim through a payment outside Fiverr, such as using PayPal after the order is received.

2. Booking outside Fiverr

There are many buyers who try to order services outside of the Fiverr platform, such as sending personal contact numbers and even asking for the seller's email on the grounds that they will send a job. And do not bear the responsibility of buyers like this; even try to give a high price, even up to thousands of dollars. Of course, this is not easy to believe. They even claim to be from a reputable company.

3. Request results before paying

There are buyers who try to ask for the results of the work first before he makes payment. Of course, this is very worrying for sellers. If the work is delivered but the buyer does not pay, then the seller will lose time and income. Make sure the booking is done through the system that has been provided by Fiverr, and do not make transactions outside the Fiverr platform.

4. Attempt to rig a payment transaction

This mode is often done by buyers who pretend they don't know how to buy a service on Fiverr. Usually they will ask the seller about how to make a payment and send a screenshot stating that Fiverr asks for access with a debit card. And ask the seller to show the number on the debit card. Like the picture below.

5. Request free samples

There are buyers who try to ask the seller for a free sample on the grounds that they want to test the quality of the seller's work. But in fact they did not return the order after the free sample was received by him. As a result, the seller can lose a lot of time and effort without the slightest payment.

6. Abuse of unlimited revisions

There are some sellers who provide unlimited revisions in order to be able to provide the best service for buyers until they are satisfied with the results they get. But some buyers actually go beyond the initial agreement. It even threatened to give freelancers bad reviews. As a result, it lowers the seller's rating beyond what has been paid.

7. Deliver great projects with the promise of high rewards.

The scammer buyers try to deliver a great job, even making the seller have to go the extra mile to get it done. By paying more. But what happens is that the buyer never keeps his promise, even giving unreasonable reasons.

8. Claims of unsatisfactory work results for no apparent reason

Some buyers are trying to claim that the results he has got are not as expected. And forcing the seller to refund funds for no apparent reason. They will then return the money to the seller.

How to avoid scam buyers on Fiverr

Here are some tips so you can avoid scam buyers if you are opening a service on Fiverr:

• Do not make transactions outside the Fiverr platform.
• Set clear terms, such as the amount of work, revisions, and lead time.
• Avoid the promise of a higher offer than the agreed price.
• Report any suspicious activity; use Fiverr support.
• Set a limited number of revisions in your gig, so as not to be treated arbitrarily.

Conclusion

For beginners on Fiverr, it is very important to understand the mode of cheating that occurs with Fiverr buyers. A seller must understand the tactics of scammers in every transaction and question in order to maintain professionalism when selling a service. If there is something that makes you confused, please ask the existing Fiverr community group. Some of them may already have experience in the world of Fiverr. There are many Fiverr community groups that you can use to better understand this.