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How to Automatically Filter Out Fake Clients and Scams on Upwork

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.

The 3 Major Red Flags

Unverified Payment

Clients who haven't verified their payment method are 10x more likely to be scammers or tire-kickers.

0% Hire Rate

Clients who post dozens of jobs but never hire anyone are wasting your time. Filter them out immediately.

Low Star Ratings

A client with a 3.5-star rating is a nightmare waiting to happen. Previous freelancers have warned you.

The Solution

Automate Your Guardrails

You don't need to manually check every profile. FreelanceFilter acts as your 24/7 bouncer, stopping bad leads at the door.

1

Enforce Minimum Hire Rate

Set a global filter (e.g., "Must have >50% hire rate"). Any client below this threshold is automatically hidden.

2

Require Payment Verification

Toggle "Payment Verified Only" to instantly remove 90% of scams and low-quality posts.

3

Block Negative Keywords

Permanently block words like "Telegram", "WhatsApp", "Unpaid", or "Entry Level" to keep your feed clean.

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Perfect Job Match
Payment Verified • 90% Hire Rate

Manual Vetting vs. Automated Filtering

FeatureManual SearchFreelanceFilter
Client VerificationManual Check RequiredAutomated Filtering
Hire Rate FilterNot AvailableMin. % Threshold (e.g. 50%)
Keyword BlockingBasic BooleanAdvanced Negative Keywords
Time SavedNone (Manual Vetting)Hours per Week
Scam ProtectionLowHigh (Pre-vetted leads)

Frequently Asked Questions

Clean Up Your Feed Today

Stop seeing scams and low-quality leads. Let FreelanceFilter do the vetting for you.