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Fiverr gigs are often known to be a scam through attractive pricing, service descriptions that lack meaning, or promises of the impossible results such as "we will guarantee 5,000 followers overnight". In their majority scammers use portfolios stolen from people or non-trending templates. You should take the time to find out if any of the reviews are the same or 5 stars, the next probably are fake. Be aware of new account holders with no job history that offer top-notch service at the lowest prices. Real freelancers will talk politely and answer your questions, but a seller who avoids answering your direct questions, speaks in a confusing manner or insists on communication not on the Fiverr platform should be viewed with suspicion. Stay away from the gigs that you have to provide ID and/or make transactions outside of the Fiverr—as per the terms of Fiverr, this is not allowed and is a means that bring theft close easily. Look for asymmetrical profiles of the seller—like the mix of languages and services or an incoherent bio—that indicate that the account was not built with the love of the work. Look for sellers who are straightforward about their work process, delivery time, and policy of revisions. At the end of the day, trust your gut feeling—if you feel that untowardness is present, just walk away. The scammers. Impulse and urgency are what the scammers rely on. Stop and research the thing that seems suspicious and it's always better to go for the option with clear facts, not what's trending.