Scammed by a poster and my Google Play Console account is suspended, who is responsible?

[dev_arshay]

I am Android App Developer, I had my Google Play Console, some scammers from subcontinent posted a Job saying "I want someone to Upload my Apps on Google Play" just like that, I unwillingly granted the access to my account, I made every possible discussion with them for fair use of my account and they assured me. But the client turned out to be a destructive to my account he published some prohibited material through my a console account and it ruined all my App develing career.

I have tried alot to reinstate my account, but in vain.

I have to ask:

Who is responsible for this lose which I experienced through this plateform?

The Upwork or the client or myself?

Who will help me to reinstate my account if suspension was caused by an scammer from this plateform?

Upwork should ban these kind of scammers from this plateform so that someone who joins this plateform for betterment in his/her career, but at the end of the day he/she becomes victim of scammers.

As we all know Upwork is a #1 plateform with great user base, it must help the Freelancers in these king of situations where I'm standing today!!

[martina_plaschka]

Upwork can't be responsible for your actions. You allowed another person access to your google account. 

[dev_arshay]

I have reported numerous scams like this, but despite that, there are still hundreds of job postings present without any action being taken to terminate those accounts. Whenever a victim of these scammers seeks help from the Upwork community, they receive false excuses to avoid addressing the issue. Unfortunately, my Play Developers Console is still in a termination state, and scammers continue to exploit Upwork as a platform to target Android Developers. I urge you to promptly address this matter and take down these scammers as soon as possible.

In end I request you again kindly help me to Reinstate my Play Developers Account by sending special request to Google Play Developers Business. 

Thanks so much in advance.

[yofazza]

It's almost a year, bro, time to give up 😂

Sorry 😁

Is the account connected to something, that it is hard for you to let go?

I've had my Gmail account since it was invite-only but I know that all of my life in it can be taken away at any time. It's a free  account. I'm quite sure there's a clause somewhere stating that I will have no say in the event they decide to take it away for whatever reason (if anyone knows the opposite please enlighten me).

sending special request to Google

Did you read/hear somewhere that it could work? I don't believe so, or I don't think it will do better than providing the details yourself.

Also, I don't think they will listen to the plea from a company that allowed the Google Play Scamming Network running in their platform freely for years. 😁

[dev_arshay]

I have strong feeling that you don't know how much important Play Console is for An Android Developer!

There is massive amount of accounts that are terminated by Google's automated system which falsely associates an account with other terminated accounts, there are chances to reinstate any falsely associated accounts, but they don't listen to ordinary developers, if a company or an agency takes action then they investigate the issue thoroughly and 99% of times issue is resolved in favor of the Developer.

Lastly I have requested for help/assistance from Upwork Team, you only are wasting your time in phrasing and writing response to this Post, It has been a year then what? Where is this written that if you faced an issue is one year ago then you are not supposed to request for any assistance.

Think about it and get back to your work Man! 😘

[yofazza]

Okay, I apologize again then 😁

I wish you luck 😊

[dev_arshay]

Why the hell are those reported accounts still active and relentlessly screwing around on your pathetic excuse for a freelance platform, Upwork? If Upwork can't take any **bleep** responsibility, then explain to me why those goddamn job postings I've flagged a dozen freaking times are still up and those accounts are still running amok. I demand an explanation, if you're capable of providing one!

[JoanneP]

Hi Arshad Ali,

It looks like already have a dispute ticket regarding this issue and one of our mediation specialists assisted you. You may also want to read more on this help article also, please check out Tips to avoid questionable jobs and this help article about how you can stay safe on Upwork.  

[sajal36]

Hi, I saw this job posting and it appeared to be scam as rarely any client will ask you for uploading his app to your account. However you can use google "secure a hacked or compromised Google Account" service for restoring your google play account. You will find detailed step over there to recover your account.

[leonel-exequiel]

I think Arshad its right. There is more than one publication of the same scam. And its dificult to find a way to report it. Remeber most the people here are for work, and for finacial needs, you must take more seriusly this kind of scamms

[prestonhunter]

By definition:

You can't get scammed working on a project that you have sufficient expertise with.

If you are offering your services as a freelancer who works with Google Play Console, then you WILL NOT BE SCAMMED in any way having to do with Google Play Console.

Unless you lacked sufficient expertise to be working with Google Play Console.

Upwork is not Google. If you were scammed while using Google Play Console, that is not Upwork's fault in any way.

[8d1359cb]

No he is not right. A scammer will never create an account or job post annoucing his scam, and its not impossible to identify a scam job plus its really easy to report. we all are adults here with pretty good understanding of how internet works. Do you think someone will give access to personal resources for free ? No. they were offered good money and its your greed that makes you victim. 

[spectralua]

You is responsible. Read Google terms. Your account - any illegal action is your fault.

You can ask Upwork to powide evidences about chat\payment but Upwork took no action with your Google account. So cannot be responsible.

For example, I will never let a stranger drive my car or give away my phone. Same with Google console.

But of course you must report it for illegal action and catch if able.

[8d1359cb]

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Who is responsible for this lose which I experienced through this plateform?

The Upwork or the client or myself?

Who will help me to reinstate my account if suspension was caused by an scammer from this plateform?

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Sorry to say but only you are the only one responsible for what happened. if you granted access it was'nt unwillingly, no one forced you.

No one will help you you can ask google for this. 

Seriously people dont give access to their github without very good reason, you gave them access to your console. wow.

[spectralua]

Upwork team, this scam still active.

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**edited for Community Guidelines**

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Do something!

[AveryO]

Hi Mykola, 

I have reported these to the team. In the future, it would be best to flag suspicious activity by following the steps here so that it automatically goes to the team's queue. 

[spectralua]

Sure, it was flagged asap as found.

[yofazza]

We flagged the upload app jobs for years. We get freelancers declaring themselves as "App Uploader" instead.

It works a little different here than in a competitor site.

[dev_arshay]

If you do not mind, please help me in Reinstating my account.🙄

[PradeepH]

Hi Arshad,

Thank you for your message. I checked your account and I see that your account is already active.

Thank you,

Pradeep

[vishujmd]

Hello Brother,

Thanks for this post. I am new here I'm also an Android Developer and have a Console account
I also applied for many jobs like fixing errors and publishing apps. But they want publish their applications and want App Admin access 
before accepting their proposal I started researching everywhere. but I didn't find any articles or posts about that.. finally after 2 weeks I saw your post. Now I'll reject their proposal 
Thanks