Client is asking for emails addrrss of previous clients as reference

[usman_ayyaz_12]

It's against our terms and Conditions to type email address of previous clients?

When I type email address, message from Upwork is received that you are going against terms and Conditions.

What should I do in this case?

[martina_plaschka]

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Muhammad U wrote:
It's against our terms and Conditions to type email address of previous clients?

When I type email address, message from Upwork is received that you are going against terms and Conditions.

What should I do in this case?

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If I were you, I would not give out email adresses of previous clients and risk them getting pestered by a stranger. The feedback on your profile should be enough, no?

[usman_ayyaz_12]

Yes, you are right. But he said that other freelancers is providing them same.

[wescowley]

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Muhammad U wrote:
Yes, you are right. But he said that other freelancers is providing them same.

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You should tell him that you keep your previous clients' details confidential, just like you will with his. Just because other freelancers may be unethical doesn't mean you should be.

[usman_ayyaz_12 · Accepted solution]

Perfect one.

[martina_plaschka]

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Muhammad U wrote:
Perfect one.

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If you chose your own answer as a solution, why did you ever ask?