Radar
Radar: freelance news, deadlines and briefings
Radar is where Freelance Codex publishes short, dated briefings on what is changing for freelancers in the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia, from tax deadlines and platform rules to scams and rates, each with who it affects and what to do next.
Check each post's date and whether it applies to you, then follow its linked guide for the full method. How to read Radar briefings
Scams & safety
Fake clients, payment risks, and late payers, with checks to run before you lose money or time.
Fake client and job scams that target freelancers: red flags and where to report
Most fake-client scams end with you sending money, data, or free work. Use this red-flag checklist and verification routine before you start, and know where to report in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Read: Fake client scams targeting freelancersLate payment checklist: find the blocker and follow up
Late payment is usually process, not personality. Use this template to diagnose patterns, run follow-ups procedurally, and tighten terms so it stops repeating.
Read: Late client payments: find the blocker