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Arcade Writers is not a legitimate freelance platform. They ask you to pay an “activation fee” (KSH 50) before you can even access your account, which is a huge red flag. Genuine freelance sites like Upwork or Fiverr never charge upfront fees — they pay you for your work, not the other way around.
Once you sign up, there are no clear details about payment methods, rates, or actual jobs. The site hides all important information behind a paywall, and the contact details provided (WhatsApp number and address) don’t match a verified company presence.
This is a classic scam tactic: lure freelancers with promises of “steady income” and “timely payments,” then charge them small fees that add up across many victims. Do not waste your time or money here.
Avoid Arcade Writers. Stick to established platforms that are transparent and don’t ask for activation payments.

I have not had any jobs with the company, but was intending to apply. However after reading the reviews, I have noted that their rating is low and are a scam. They give a minimum amount to qualify to be paid, and have exgorbitant charges

This are a bunch of idiots extorting money from the less privileged.shame on them bastards

Arcade writers is so far the most legit writing platform. I have been working for them for the last 2 months and the experience has been great. One issue I noticed is their tasks are mostly technical. They should post non-technicals too which are kinda easier to work on.

This company can improve if we put more effort and be serious in our work

Following their predecessors template. It's getting old, reviews are a thing. From my experience never give money to a job or investment platform that is less than 5 years old, that doesn't allow members to communicate with each other (most times it's just admin) and no proper record(evidence) of what they do. Why try to proove yourself when they dont reciprocate? Especially when your money is involved. Do what banks do, even if it's 1 bob. You are literally lending your money to get a job! Then you see dust and due lack proper documentation all you can do is write a review.

Arcade Writers is the best freelancing platform to ever exist. Their timely payouts and customer support services are top-notch. Thank you so much Arcade!

I wish I had read these reviews before joining that company. You pay up to KES 1300 then you get no tasks. You try to follow up, but they go radio silence. Never invest your money with this company you'll lose it all.

Fac them there are all scum they are only after people's money

The website is a scam. They asking a writer to pay for training (1000bob) after completing 9 orders. Do not fall on the trap. They provide simple tasks. They do not even assess your potential to be a writer.
It is a fact that they often ask money first to get bids, then 250 bob to buy more bids and then 1000 bob for training. Why ask people to pay for training after completing 8 to 9 orders? They never tested my potential to write right from the start. I have worked online for almost a decade now. All companies have subjected me to structured test for grammar, qualifications and even submitted samples for my work. Also, Arcade never replied to my messages. In short, Arcade writer is a total scam.

they keep asking for money, first 50, then 250 then 1000

It's a little crispy that after you post a job, payment reflects in your wallet immediately. I mean, that is a red flag because the client has not even looked at your work. With another site I am working on, it takes a while, at least 24 hours, and sometimes there are revision requests, etc. I did one for this site, and the money reflected in my account immediately, so I was prompted to search for reviews. After seeing what I am seeing, I will keep off the site.

Arcade writers is a total scam!
You are a scam and I have screenshots of your agents trying to solicit money terming it registration fee.

I joined acade writers last month,I have paid 50sh activating,250 for bids,and 1000sh for training,I waited for work coz my account was 8,500, after a while I received I works and I submitted,my account goes to 12,300,I withdraw 12,250,,I Soo that my account balance is 50sh,but my mpesa account never increased, MORNING IT'S A RED FLAG

💔 BEWARE – Arcade Writers Stole My Hard-Earned Money 💔

I feel cheated, frustrated, and heartbroken. I trusted Arcade Writers, thinking it was a legitimate platform for writers like me. I paid 50 KSH and received 3 small jobs — it felt real. Then I paid 250 KSH for 20 jobs and only got 3!

Now they are demanding 1,000 KSH for “training” to access the remaining jobs. My wallet shows 8,100 KSH, but I am told I can’t withdraw a single cent until it reaches 10,000 KSH. This is a trap, designed to take more money from hardworking writers.

I trusted them. I worked. I paid. And I was tricked. Please don’t make the same mistake I did — stay far away from Arcade Writers. They do not care about writers, only about taking your money

I realized ksh 7800 on the platform, they set withdrawal at a minimum ksh10000 and forced training on me at ksh1000 after which no writing jobs are given

SCAM❌
After finishing the training no jobs will appear. Be warned☠️. Arcade writers have failed to give explanation on their work ethics👾 This guy's are just sucking people out of their money. You won't earn a penny from them. Cyber criminals 😷 it's a Scam Scam Scam🧟

I was wondering why there are only 3 and 4 pages for work. Besides, they do not request AI and Plagiarism reports. No academic writing works like that, it is indeed scum. Regardless, it offers a good of designing writing platforms. Legitimate sites can emulate their creativity.

It is a scam😭😭😭

I have called the person who linked me to arcadewriters and the call is not going through for now 2 days. You have no customer support staff while the site is always requesting me to send money.