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Can Fiverr be trusted?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 8:50 pm

Fiverr is a website that allows users to find and hire contractors to do a variety of tasks. The website has a Trust & Safety page that states, “Fiverr is committed to ensuring that all users have a safe and positive experience on our site. Our Trust & Safety team is constantly working to keep our site safe and secure for everyone.

” However, there have been several reports of fraud on Fiverr. In a study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers found that Fiverr is a popular site for scammers to Target.

In the study, the researchers looked at data from two years of Fiverr transactions (from 2015 to 2017). They found that scammers on Fiverr prey on the desperation of would-be contractors and use a variety of tricks to steal money.

PRO TIP: Can Fiverr be trusted?

Fiverr is a website where you can find people to do just about anything for you, for a price of course. While there are many great and trustworthy people on Fiverr, there are also some not so trustworthy people. So, if you’re thinking about using Fiverr, be sure to do your research first and only work with people who have good reviews.

For example, they might promise to do a task for a low price, but then charge the contractor more once the task is completed. Or they might promise to do a task for a high price, but then charge the contractor a low price to conceal the true cost.

The researchers also found that scammers are very good at hiding their identities. They use fake profiles and cover their tracks by logging in from different devices and using multiple accounts.

This makes it difficult for the victims to track down the scammers and recover their money.

Overall, the study suggests that Fiverr is a risky site for would-be contractors to use. If you’re planning to use Fiverr to find a contractor to do a task, be sure to do your research first and use caution.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.