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Information Technology News Beware of phoneys at iPhone site | Beware of phoneys at iPhone site |
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| by Stephen Withers | |
| Wednesday, 31 October 2007 | |
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As of this writing, no project requests or advertisements have been posted on the site, which launched yesterday. Only three people have become registered users. The main problem with such marketplaces is that it is difficult for would-be customers to judge whether a developer has the technical skills required for any particular project, and whether they can be trusted. The site's anonymous operator (the domain was registered using GoDaddy's 'private registration' service) suggests a staged payment schedule - 10 percent when work begins, 40 percent at the half-way stage on evidence of progress, and the remaining 50 percent on completion, but prior to delivery. He or she suggests payments are made through PayPal "because if you have any disputes with the person you are paying money to,you can do this through paypal." Other areas of the site are devoted to various aspects of the iPhone, including modifications and rumours. Everyone involved with the site may well be absolutely genuine, but caveat emptor is always good advice where real money is involved.
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