Agree on the work before payment
Confirm the service, price, timing, cancellation terms, and what happens if the scope changes. Keep those details in writing.
Payment guide
Safer ways to pay a local professional
How to confirm the scope, keep a payment record, and avoid common pressure tactics before work begins.
Intent: Informational
Updated Jul 2026
Use a payment method with records
Avoid untraceable payment methods or pressure to pay outside an agreed process. Save receipts, invoices, and the related conversation.
Pause when details suddenly change
Unexpected price changes, urgent off-platform payment requests, or a refusal to provide written details are reasons to stop and contact support.