🛡️ Staying safe

A few quick habits keep local gigs friendly and safe for everyone.

📍 Meet in a public place

For first meetings, pick somewhere busy and well-lit. Bring a friend if it helps.

💸 Never wire money or send gift cards

No legitimate job asks you to wire funds, buy gift cards, or pay a fee to start. That's always a scam.

✅ Verify before you pay

Confirm the person and the work are real before any money changes hands. Pay after the job, not before.

🚩 Report anything sketchy

See an off post or a weird message? Hit Report on the job or in the conversation. We review every report.

Messaging on Jobs In My Area keeps your phone and email private until you choose to share them. Lead with messages — it's the safest way to connect.