Jan 13, 2024 08:35:42 PM Edited Jan 13, 2024 10:27:56 PM by Pradeep H
Hardwork went to drainage because of this people. It is from retyping,copywriting job.they send the telegram accounts to be contacted in order to start the project and other account to get paid. Then after they sent me 'deposit slip' saying they already sent the money, they began to ask me to pay $80 dollars for levy charge before i can receive the money in 12 minutes. I knew it from this moment that they are fraud, cause the bank should be the one to deduct something from me if they wired me foreign currency. Wasted my time, i just want a side job to give my only son a simple bday party next week and this is what i encountered.what a sad experience,i attached the convos and telegram account of the fraudsters hoping to save honest people from this heartache
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Jan 13, 2024 08:54:25 PM by Ubah C
It's really unfortunate the number of scammers there are these days. However, you missed so many red flags along the way. Here are some checks I do before any engagement (my choice).
I just looked at your profile and you should probably work on it. This is because it's serious clients that check out your profile to see if you are the right person. Work on it so more serious clients will send you genuine offers. Sadly, even if you expose them here, they'll just spawn another account.
Better luck going forward.
Jan 13, 2024 08:54:25 PM by Ubah C
It's really unfortunate the number of scammers there are these days. However, you missed so many red flags along the way. Here are some checks I do before any engagement (my choice).
I just looked at your profile and you should probably work on it. This is because it's serious clients that check out your profile to see if you are the right person. Work on it so more serious clients will send you genuine offers. Sadly, even if you expose them here, they'll just spawn another account.
Better luck going forward.
Jan 16, 2024 05:30:30 AM by Rose Ann E
Thank you for your well thought reply, i will remember to use your guidelines this time. I hope we can find good clients soon😊
Jan 14, 2024 12:08:41 AM by Ezra K
Same on this side, I was asked to pay $200 for tax levy, I wasted my potential time and skills just to find out it is a scam!
Jan 16, 2024 05:33:16 AM by Rose Ann E
Every time I remember the all nighter I pulled just to finished retyping 100 pdf pages really pisses me off, good thing we didnt give them money or else we will be more pissed and regretful.
Mar 26, 2024 10:21:19 AM by Safwah S
Add the screenshot of the account on telegram that you were scammed by
May 8, 2024 09:15:32 AM by Claudia V
I just went through this right now and the company is called " Forgerock" and here's what they sent me ( and I did too wasted so many hours of work, translated 30 pages) it's incredible how scammers just try and take advantage of hard working people.
May 8, 2024 10:39:41 AM by Sophie A
This can easily be avoided by not communicating outside Upwork before a contract is in place, and getting confirmation of the official contract on your profile My jobs (upwork.com). Someone telling you that you are hired is not an official confirmation.
May 18, 2024 08:14:47 PM Edited May 18, 2024 10:41:55 PM by Pradeep H
Hi....mine same as yours....but mine different company transperfect....even the receipt look like yours but they didn't write the levy money....they just messaged to pay the levy 90.00.....this company legit?
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May 8, 2024 09:46:01 AM by Noor S
"I'm sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. It's crucial to always be cautious when dealing with offers that require payment before receiving funds. Thank you for sharing your experience to warn others."
May 8, 2024 10:31:50 AM by Sophie A
Offers where payment is made outside of Upwork have to be declined to avoid account suspension. No caution needed since no one should accept those offers in the first place.
May 11, 2024 04:17:54 PM by Claudia V
Thanks, hope others are aware! I had a feeling but decided to continue and hope to be wrong but nooo... I was right.
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