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2297e2bc
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A NEW SCAM and way to S---w us over.

NOW that I have BOOSTED my profile to a higeher level, I get continuaous and outright VIEWS THAT ARE SCAMS.

I pay for EVERY TIME someone clicks my profile.....so I am paying for this Cr_p!

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Dr, H. Z .  9:45 PM

Hi, I’m Dr Bull Hocky,

. I recently viewed your profile and am interested. Could you please let me know if you're available for freelance work and provide some information about your current availability?
For more details about the project, you can refer to the Google Docs link in the website section below. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the project's timeline or scope.
Looking forward to your response!

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A) The link is immediately BLOCKED by my BIT DEFENDER

B) Chacking the G-link (another route) it is an offer to be REVIEWED by some mystery client, who MAY want to discuss qualifications further.

C) The 20 page "agreement" states I will earn 20% of the total project and Dr.  BullCrap will keep 80%

D) 2 in 2 days

 

OBVIOUSLY a SCAM - report it and RUN AWAY!

But worst of all - I LOST CONNECTS FOR A SCAMMER- or is this the miracle AI that UW developed??????

 

YES I am P'd and as soon as connects are gone - so am I!

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LuiggiR
Moderator
Moderator

Hello David,

 

I'm sorry to learn about your experience and thank you for sharing this with us. I forwarded your report to the relevant team so they can review this client and take action accordingly.

 

I also noticed that this client messaged you through one of the Projects you offer via Project Catalog, and want to clarify that Connects aren't used for this.

~ Luiggi
Upwork
tjmisny
Community Member

Luigi, did you read David's post?  David is saying that he spent money to Boost his profile, and he got a view from a Scammer which apparently counted as an interaction.  He pays every time someone clicks his profile, INCLUDING SCAMMERS.  

2297e2bc
Community Member

Thanks TM

2297e2bc
Community Member

Correct he grabbed it from Project catalog.

THAT MESSAGE IS c/p FROM THE mESSgFE THREAD.

 

Stupid keyboard CAPS!!!!  Im talkng the button out!!!

I appreciate the clarification, David. Allow me to escalate your report to a support ticket so that the relevant team can help investigate this further. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.

~ Luiggi
Upwork
2297e2bc
Community Member

While I do not appreciate losing connects, more so, this is purely a scam!!!!!

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