The seven-point framework
- Proof you can verify. Live dashboard recordings or creators you can contact, not cropped screenshots.
- Account ownership. The page is in your name, with your ID, and you keep the login.
- Payment flow. Earnings land in your bank. Never hand over your payout details.
- Nothing upfront. They’re paid from results, not fees.
- Who runs the chat. Trained, in-house, briefed on your limits, or the cheapest outsourced option?
- Anonymity setup. Geo-blocking, persona and leak removal handled before launch.
- A fair exit. Sensible notice, no lock-in, no claim on your account after you leave.
Questions to ask on the first call
- Can I speak to a creator you currently manage?
- Is your commission on gross or net?
- Who will be chatting on my account, and where are they?
- What happens to my account and content if I leave?
- How do you handle leaks?
- What do I get in my weekly report?
Red flags
- Any upfront fee, deposit or “course”
- Asking for your payout or bank login
- Guaranteed earnings figures
- Pressure to sign on the call
- Pushing past the boundaries you set
- Contracts over 12 months with no exit
Why a UK agency helps
A UK team understands UK geo-blocking, HMRC Self Assessment, UK banking and the local stigma creators worry about. They’re also awake when you are.