new in oDesk,questions

[katerinaz]

Hello everybody, I'm new here,as I've said,and I was asked to scan my ID and send it to oDESK in order to verify my identity.So,have all freelancers done this, is it safe? My second question.I got hired but I haven't chosen a payment method. Which do you think is best? Any suggestions especially from Greek freelancers? Thanx

[robert_seal]

This is optional so everyone has not done it, though many have. It's safe so long as you are doing it through the proper channel: Start here

[katerinaz]

Thank you for your answer Robert. I did it yesterday when I was offered a job and I thought u know maybe the client wanted to verify me. But I got a bit worried. Anyway I got an answer from oDESK thanking me and telling me my ID is being verified.Hope everything is OK. Now,I could use some help with the payment method- should I choose PayPal or Local Funds Transfer which is recommended by oDESK for Greece? Sorry for the questions,thanx a lot 🙂

[eva_pr]

Hello Katerina, i'm a bit confused about the payment method and i was wondering if you could help me. Did you link your bank account to your paypal? Do you need to provide receipts and taxes after a work is done? Generally, what does sb have to do apart from choosing a payment method? Thanking you in advance for your help and sorry for the long questions!

[katerinaz]

Hi Eva I gave oDesk a bank account number and I've signed a form that I'm not from the US so I don't pay taxes to them. That's it -we'll see. Keep in touch.

[kostoula-sofia_]

[quote=Katerina Z.]Hi Eva I gave oDesk a bank account number and I've signed a form that I'm not from the US so I don't pay taxes to them. That's it -we'll see. Keep in touch.[/quote] I suppose all Greek banks work. Please correct me if I am wrong. I received assistance from oDesk live chat confirming this.