Avoid Freelancer.com
Doesn't get any worse than this. Stay away!
I have used odesk before and had little or no trouble but when i have i have been able to go via their dispute procedure and get a result.
Sadly this does not even exist within Freelancer.
They are simply a go-between and wash their hand completely of any involvement between you and the contractor.
My own stupid fault for not finding this site first.
I hope others can learn from this and take heed - stay clear!
It is open to fraud on the biggest scale.
I could open an account offer a load of false images as work done and get a few ratings from iffy friends. Then after taking a a dozen NON-REFUNDABLE down payments clear off with the funds.
I have lost...or should i say had stolen... nearly $200
Feel gutted and no way to get it back.
For further proof - http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.freelancer.com#151
