[Gio~Logist]

I've said this day in and day out, do your homework. Check their profiles and see what they're about, make sure they're credible. If they have a website, check that out too. Ask them for references.

We have a lot of programmers here, but it's knowing how to seperate the real from the fake. Make sure the person you hire is equipped for the job (just because someone has a "coder" title, doesn't mean they can code every aspect of a php script). Also, make sure the price is realistic. If you're getting work for a few bucks and get scammed, don't be surprised. If you get charged a ridiculous amount from someone with no background, and you get scammed.. don't be surprised.