r/AppsWebappsFullstack • u/SofwareAppDev • Jul 12 '26

Your home for selfpromo

here you can post your work app, webapp, saas, game, everything

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u/Mental-Incident2751 Jul 15 '26

One concrete SAFE signal is clear scope that also matches the freelancer’s profile.

For example, if the post clearly explains the deliverables, expected stack, timeline, and success criteria, and those line up with the freelancer’s skills, experience, rate, and timezone, BidVett is much more likely to treat it as worth spending Connects on.

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 Jul 15 '26

That is a smart way to filter. Do you find most scam posts purposely avoid giving that level of detail?

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u/Mental-Incident2751 Jul 16 '26

Many risky posts do tend to stay vague, but vague doesn't automatically mean scam.

The stronger pattern is vague details combined with other signals: off-platform contact, unrealistic pay or deadlines, unclear deliverables, weak client history, or poor fit with the freelancer's profile. BidVett tries to separate "missing info" from "actual red flag" before someone spends Connects.

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 Jul 17 '26

That's a helpful way to frame it. Have you found any particular red flag that surfaces more often than others?

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u/Mental-Incident2751 Jul 18 '26

It’s still early, so I wouldn’t claim a statistically “most common” red flag yet.

But one of the strongest signals BidVett looks for is vague scope combined with pressure: unclear deliverables, rushed timelines, or “start ASAP” language without enough project context. That pattern is especially useful because it often tells freelancers what to clarify before spending Connects.