Freelancer's Profile is Set to Private Question

[tlsanders]

As a freelancer, I've always heard (from mods here, in freelancer-side threads) that even when the freelancer's profile has been set to private, clients can view it if you send a proposal.

Tonight, I received a proposal from a freelancer whose profile I am unable to view. Under what circumstances would I be receiving a message when I click through on the proposal that says the freelancer's profile is set to private, but I can still hire him? 

[AleksandarD]

Hi Tiffany,

I shared your concern with our team and one of our agents will reach out to you directly via a support ticket to assist you further.

Thank you.