I'll keep this open and i don't mind discussion as to solutions to problems such as this but i ask you not to publish any names or this thread will have to be closed
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On topic: Whenever i do custom work regarding big projects which include coding, design and implementation i always take a 25% deposit off the client which no-one to this date has had a problem with. It's for security reasons on our end. Now as far as your situation with having people make custom hacks for you or whatever custom coding you are having done. It is always best to pay after seeing a working demo and screenshots then pay and recieve your product. If you paid in advance then you take that risk. Also as Erwin said if you want to back yourself from any legal fraud or such take all of the person's contact details from full name to address to cellphone. Sign a contract etc. Then you are in your legal rights to start prosecution against this person
- miSt