upfront payments

Do you ever ask for upfront payments when you're requested a hosting service by a new client? You can discuss things through chat, emails or whatever tools your website has, but with a totally new client who you've never known them before, there's always a risk of fraud. So, simply put. Do you...

I've been a freelance writer for more than a year and I could say that I've already had my ups and downs in the field. What makes me curious is the fact that a lot of writers are willing to work for a client without asking for upfront payment. I, for one, do that and it's full of risks. That's...