Don't let scammers waste your billable hours. Learn how to set up automated guardrails that block unverified payments, low hire rates, and bad clients forever.
Clients who haven't verified their payment method are 10x more likely to be scammers or tire-kickers.
Clients who post dozens of jobs but never hire anyone are wasting your time. Filter them out immediately.
A client with a 3.5-star rating is a nightmare waiting to happen. Previous freelancers have warned you.
You don't need to manually check every profile. FreelanceFilter acts as your 24/7 bouncer, stopping bad leads at the door.
Set a global filter (e.g., "Must have >50% hire rate"). Any client below this threshold is automatically hidden.
Toggle "Payment Verified Only" to instantly remove 90% of scams and low-quality posts.
Permanently block words like "Telegram", "WhatsApp", "Unpaid", or "Entry Level" to keep your feed clean.
| Feature | Manual Search | FreelanceFilter |
|---|---|---|
| Client Verification | Manual Check Required | Automated Filtering |
| Hire Rate Filter | Not Available | Min. % Threshold (e.g. 50%) |
| Keyword Blocking | Basic Boolean | Advanced Negative Keywords |
| Time Saved | None (Manual Vetting) | Hours per Week |
| Scam Protection | Low | High (Pre-vetted leads) |