Do you use Escrow services with clients?

[mrdavi]

I haven't needed to set up a separate escrow account for my freelance projects because I structure payments to protect both myself and the client. For new clients I ask for a percentage of the fee up front and collect the balance before releasing final files. This approach provides a clear paper trail and ensures everyone has skin in the game. If you're concerned about being scammed, you can also use milestone payments through a trusted third party payment service that holds funds until both sides sign off. The best protection is clear communication, a written contract and trusting your instincts. If someone refuses to pay a deposit or seems evasive, it's usually not worth taking the risk.

 

[Sara]

It's very good to use escrow services with clients. I knew that some website have it and the security features are very good that many freelancers are using it to avoid being scammed.

 

[Ezra]

Using escrow services is very good. This is why I keep using it all the time whenever I'm working with any client. I don't mind the charges they collect, I need the protection.

 

[Kennysplash]

Using escrow services is very good. This is why I keep using it all the time whenever I'm working with any client. I don't mind the charges they collect, I need the protection.

But there are some clients that you have been working with for a long time and they have never given you a reason to doubt them. I feel like some people can always be exempted.