Ask HN: Freelancer's Dilemma – Client Won't Pay Despite Clear Agreement

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer's Dilemma – Client Won't Pay Despite C... by atlantic on Friday July 12, 2024 @06:47AM (#40944355)

Yes, I have handled a situation like that once, in which the client refused to pay and cut off all communication. It was a remote cross-border gig, and there was no way I could afford a lawyer in the client's country.

After struggling with the problem for a few weeks, I located a debt-collection company, and decided to offer the debt to them, and all related documentation, so they could collect it for themselves. I then informed the client of my intentions via email. I said: I'm never going to see this money, but neither are you.

They got back to me within a couple of hours, and paid before the end of the week.

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Re:Ask HN: Freelancer's Dilemma – Client Won't Pay Despite C... by blackhaj7 on Friday July 12, 2024 @11:13AM (#40946326)

So annoying that it had to get to that. I hate people who do this, scum of the earth.

Glad you got your money back

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Re:Ask HN: Freelancer's Dilemma – Client Won't Pay Despite C... by aitchnyu on Friday July 12, 2024 @12:10PM (#40946855)

Umm, which part of the world and are they legally grey or white?

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Re:Ask HN: Freelancer's Dilemma – Client Won't Pay Despite C... by Suppafly on Friday July 12, 2024 @04:06PM (#40948913)

Honestly, that's the way to do it. Let them know that you'll sell the debt to someone that is able to screw up their credit.

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