Oh yes, I do. I have been duped about 12 times in my 4 years as a Freelance Writer. The amounts have ranged from $10 to $700.

So, I do charge an advance. For small amounts (below $100), it’s a 100% upfront advance via PayPal.

For larger transactions I charge a 50% advance and I prefer an online bank transfer via Xoom.com. It’s one of the better ways to transfer money to India.

For SEO services, the payment is 100% upfront depending on the contract period that you choose.

I hope that answers your queries.