Why is the issue of trust deficit a major problem in freelancing?

[Btaliat]

Trust is one of the problems that is are facing freelancing. Most times, it is always difficult for the clients to trust the freelancers easily. They have to prove to them that they are real and are competent before they can totally trust them. The same thing will go for the freelancers. They don't trust the clients, especially when it comes to payment. They akwsys prefer clients that will pay upfront before they start working on their tasks.