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How to research client?|Notes|4-03-2026
How to Research a Client Before Sending a Proposal to Avoid Scams☄️🌐🚿
🔎 1. Check Payment Verification
Make sure Payment Method is Verified ✅
This reduces risk of fake clients.
⭐ 2. Read Client Reviews Carefully
Don’t just see the 5-star rating.
Open reviews and check:
Do freelancers mention clear communication?
Did the client pay on time?
Any complaints about scope changes?
📊 3. Check Hire Rate
36% hire rate (in your screenshot) means:
They hire sometimes, but not for every job.
Good sign if they have multiple hires.
💰 4. Check Total Spent
$5.8K total spent → This means they are a real, paying client.
18 hires → Active and experienced on platform.
🕒 5. Check Interviewing Activity
If they are interviewing (6 in your case), they are serious about hiring.
🌍 6. Google the Company Name
Search the company (e.g., “Orange Leaf Digital”)
Check:
Website
YouTube channel
LinkedIn
See if their branding matches the job post.
🚩 7. Red Flags to Avoid
Asking for free full project before hiring
Asking to move outside Upwork
No payment verification
Very unclear job description
💡 @Abdoul Rehman
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How to research client?|Notes|4-03-2026
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