Beware of Payment Scammers: Clients & Guest Post Publishers Who Don’t Pay
Ever been excited about landing a new client or publishing a paid guest post — only to end up chasing unpaid invoices? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, scammy clients and fake publishers are everywhere — and freelancers, writers, and webmasters are often their favorite targets.
Didn’t get paid by these clients — please avoid (do not trust) them! Protect your time, money, and peace of mind by steering clear of the names below. If you’ve had similar experiences, share this page to help others stay safe.
The Ultimate Hall of Shame: Clients & Publishers Who Never Paid
Below is a combined list of non-paying clients and guest post scammers. All of them have been reported for ghosting after receiving services, failing to pay invoices, or running shady “paid post” schemes. Avoid at all costs!
| Name / Publisher | Website / Client | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| María José | [email protected] | — | Places orders, disappears before payment. |
| Anita R. Atchley | [email protected] | Opkey.com | Classic scam attempt — unresponsive after delivery. |
| Alyssa Bronwen | [email protected] | FlatworldSolutions.com | Fake deals, zero payments. |
| Molly Rap | [email protected] | — | Promised payment, vanished — SCAM. |
| Anastasiia | [email protected] | conversionrate.store & jooble.org | Fake guest post offers, never paid — SCAM. |
| Nivi Watson | [email protected] | tlcepoxycoatings.com.au | Guest post scammer, glossy lies, no payment. |
| Alex Madison | [email protected] | fireart.studio | Paid post scam — all smoke, no pay. |
| Yang B. | [email protected] | coowingroup.com | Makes big promises, then disappears — SCAM. |
| Elvira Wildemer | [email protected] | Carina Softlabs Private Limited / mobilityware.com | Ghosted after invoice — unpaid project. |
| Eada Hudes | [email protected] | idigimagnet.com / elearningindustry.com | Never paid invoice — repeat offender. |
How to Protect Yourself from Scammers
- Ask for partial payment upfront. Don’t start large projects without a deposit.
- Use written agreements or invoices to document every transaction.
- Check domain WHOIS and LinkedIn profiles before trusting anyone with a new “project.”
- Be wary of Gmail-only clients who avoid company emails.
- Use PayPal business accounts or Escrow for safer transactions.
- Share scammer names with your network to protect others.
Scammers thrive on trust — don’t let them win. Stay alert, and protect your hard-earned work and money.