Nov 2, 2022 06:31:28 AM Edited Nov 16, 2022 03:02:13 PM by Valeria K
I am relatively new to Upwork and received a project from the above asking me to convert and type a document from PDF to Word. Being desperate for money, I quickly said yes and typed out a 100 page document for these fools only to get to the end and complete it within their timeframe for them to ask me for $100 afterwards.
When I mentioned I don't have the money, the person I was speaking to started getting aggravated and angry. Blocked me now on Telegram.
How do I report this to Upwork?
Will I get paid for this project or is this just a lost cause?
How do I move forward and can I?
Nov 2, 2022 06:39:32 AM Edited Nov 2, 2022 06:40:10 AM by Prashant P
You can't report it to upwork. You did everything outside of them. Blame it on yourself and move on.
Nov 2, 2022 06:41:52 AM by Preston H
re: "How do I report this to Upwork?"
Honestly, I would not worry about that. Upwork personnel already know all about this scam and have probably already removed this job post and client.
But the answer to your question is: We can report fraud clients by clicking on "Flag as inappropriate" on the job posting page.
re: "Will I get paid for this project or is this just a lost cause?"
No, you will not get paid for this.
re: "How do I move forward and can I?"
Yes, you can move forward.
You need to accept the fact that what happened was your fault, because you broke the rules and used Upwork incorrectly. Once you accept that, you will gain power.
YOU have the power to change how things work out in the future.
Dec 17, 2023 12:11:43 PM by Kalkidan M
What is the right way to get a work from upwork?are they going to contact.me on the upwork not outside of it like email and telegram?
Dec 17, 2023 02:15:05 PM Edited Dec 17, 2023 02:17:33 PM by Annie Jane B
Hi Kalkidan,
Please note that sharing contact info prior to a contract starting is against ToS and one of the most common scams is when the client wants to take your conversation to Telegram.
We highly suggest reviewing our ToS, reading these tips on how to avoid questionable jobs, and this post from our Community member, Wes, about top red flags for scams for you to keep yourself safe in the marketplace. Should you also encounter any suspicious user activity again in the future, please send us a flag so the dedicated team can review it and take action as soon as possible.
Nov 2, 2022 01:14:14 PM Edited Nov 2, 2022 01:15:05 PM by Nikolay Y
I also had been scammed with the same 100 pictures project. I did everything and they want 200 USD from me.
Nov 2, 2022 10:43:01 PM by Boluwatife A
i was just scammed with the same 100 images, all my sleepless nights, time, energy .. all gone
Jul 6, 2023 10:17:27 AM by Débora F
My basic suggestions:
Feb 28, 2024 09:49:36 AM by Edmundo V
Thanks, this is the most valuable suggestion, to a new freelancer in upwork platform.
Nov 2, 2022 01:29:37 PM by Vijayakumar B
Hi Lernice P.,
Before starting the work...
Know what not to do here.
For Example...
If you need an answer to any question, search your question first in the community. If you don't get an answer, post your question. Because you will get late reply when you post.
Take some time and check out these courses
https://community.upwork.com/t5/Learning-Paths/ct-p/LearningPaths
You will understand more after completing these courses.
Important:
Check this Expert talk
Identifying & Avoiding Scams : https://community.upwork.com/t5/Videos/Identifying-amp-Avoiding-Scams/ta-p/1088711
Check out these articles:
9 Tips to Help You Create a Freelancer Profile That Stands Out
https://www.upwork.com/resources/9-tips-create-freelancer-profile-stands-out
This is my opinion. I hope this message helps you.
Nov 8, 2022 11:45:37 AM Edited Nov 16, 2022 03:03:46 PM by Valeria K
thank all you guys,today I also got **Edited for Community Guidelines** software response they want me to contact with telegram,I did but I found they type the company name **Edited for Community Guidelines**,Becuse I am new and recently I submitted many proposals.some friends once reminded no outside contact.
Nov 10, 2022 12:43:57 PM by Vijayakumar B
Scammers target freshers and post jobs where they get more proposals. For example Data Entry Jobs, Typing Jobs etc. Be careful if you do this kind of jobs.
Jul 6, 2023 10:14:51 AM by Débora F
The Translation category is full of scammers! It doesn't help to flag, to complain, to post topics here...
Maybe Upwork gets money from connects that people buy to boost bids?
Nov 14, 2022 10:14:46 PM Edited Nov 17, 2022 06:05:37 PM by Nisca A
this **Edited for Community Guidelines**? they email me and they told me to reached them via telegram. should I just ignore them?
Edited today 18/11
When I asked them how the payment terms, they said they gonna direct transfer to my paypal/bitcoin/bank account. I was like convinced that, yeah, this is frikin scam. And then I refuse the job and I blocked them. Never work outside UW again anymore. Oh and just like the case above me, they told me to translate picture image, like 100 pictures and the payment gonna wired after I finished all the job, heck, it's $2500 and feels like bs to me. how can it could be so much money.
Nov 15, 2022 02:20:58 AM by Vijayakumar B
Hi Nisca A.,
Don't go outside UpWork. It's not safe. Also, it's against the UpWork rules.
Scammers target freshers and post jobs where they get more proposals. For example Data Entry Jobs, Typing Jobs etc. Be careful if you do this kind of jobs.
Check out this article:
https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211067668-Staying-Safe-on-Upwork
Jun 29, 2023 07:26:12 AM by Kabatesi J
Samething happened to me my 2days with out sleeping typing 100pictures into pdf this people are witched
Nov 16, 2022 01:15:41 PM Edited Nov 16, 2022 03:03:01 PM by Valeria K
Actually it's the same as mine, when I was at page 10 my curiosity hit me and decided to search the company and it's reputation and to my surprise, it's **Edited for Community Guidelines**. decided to message again that person through TG and he blocked me lol
i'll now strictly do work inside UW only
Nov 16, 2022 02:23:39 PM by Alper D
I think its an important psychology lesson. They get you to invest many hours and in the end rather than accepting that you were a fool, you'd rather pay 100 dollars and believe it was all legitimate. They could even ask for another 100 and many would fall for the second trap too because you're now too deep. Same works with gambling.
Mar 19, 2023 10:36:29 AM by Andrea M
Got the same job offer.
But I'm rather interested in how they reason it for YOU to give THEM money?
Dec 23, 2022 11:33:14 PM by Felix A
What's the company's name so that the rest of us can be on the alert
Dec 24, 2022 12:20:30 AM by Martina P
Doesn't matter. Obviously scammers use fake names or pretend to work for real companies. For that reason, no company can be named in the forum.
Dec 29, 2022 08:05:47 AM by Preston H
re: "What's the company's name? The one who scammed you."
The names don't matter.
If you are asking for the name, it means you don't understand how this works.
Mar 17, 2023 05:15:35 AM Edited Mar 17, 2023 05:55:10 AM by Andrea G
I applied for 2 jobs and both turned out to be **Edited for Community Guidelines**. Same MO, advised to contact a 3rd party outside of the platform on Telegram. Asked to convert 100 images to Pdf in 2 or 3 days at $25 an image and was told they couldn't pay via the platform because of an ad dispute. Luckily I followed my intuition, searched for **Edited for Community Guidelines** scam and found this post.
Mar 17, 2023 05:25:02 AM Edited Mar 17, 2023 05:25:24 AM by Sophie A
Following your intuition is a good start, but keep in mind scammers use real company names and a google search might not be conclusive. Scammers are always finding new ways to succeed because many freelancers do not follow the rules, just because they do not read them.
Communicating outside Upwork before a contract is in place is a violation ot their Terms of Service all freelancers agree to when they create an account.
Please read the main article and click the links in this post To all freelancers looking for help - Upwork Community
Jun 26, 2023 03:46:45 PM by Allana A
I fell for this and it's infuriating how they try to convince you why you need to pay them refundable linking fee so they can proceed with your payment. I refused and stopped contact with them. Will continue to do work in UW only. I'll be wise after this.
Feb 11, 2023 11:27:46 AM by Guy M
I also have been scamed by the same one who said he is from "marine software" but u was onto when he asked a payment.
My suggestiin to upwork.
When someone press a link and gows outsude uowork dont just warn, guve a link ti the forum to looj for scams.
I have
Feb 12, 2023 08:53:42 AM by Ave May M
They've just ask me earlier to message them to telegram. That action made me think twice. I'm from philippines actually. But before doing what they are asking i actually researched about the company as well regarding the post using the marine software to upwork and directs me here. My last message to them is "No thanks. I'm uninstalling telegram now. Bye"
Feb 12, 2023 09:15:06 AM by Vera O
You're not supposed to work outside upwork. A potential client telling you to contact them outside the platform is a sure sign of scam. Run!
Feb 20, 2023 04:51:07 PM by Eric G
I am currently talking with said company in Telegram. Was interested in the job at first but then I saw a couple more job postings with similar description and it immediately spark my curiosity. What made me suspect them even more is after a reply in Upwork messages, the message is deleted, as if to erase any trace to them.
A quick look in Google for the company name brought me to this discussion, and I'm glad I suspect them in the first place. Always be careful my friends.
Feb 20, 2023 04:54:21 PM by Koraljka P
I fell for it, too. We've come to the point where I have to pay them.
Feb 21, 2023 09:05:55 AM by Felix A
I've managed to find the guy behind this scam.
He is actually from Ghana. Fortunately, I am also from Ghana. I've reported the case to the police and I'm hoping they arrest him and the bank reverse all monies back to me.
I'll keep y'all posted
Feb 26, 2023 08:35:14 PM by Preston H
Well... Good luck with that.
For everyone else:
If you participate in a scam on Upwork, police will not help you. Nobody can help you get money back if you send money to a fake client.
Feb 26, 2023 04:47:14 PM by Dennis H
I fell for it too. This is called "advanced-fee scam". Anything has been said here already. I didn't give him the requested 200usd. But I wasted 3 working days ☹️ Lesson learned. Move on 🙂
Mar 1, 2023 06:35:36 AM by Mir E
I am new uowork and I got this same project of 100 images to convert into images. I have spent my time, labor and completed the project and sumitted. When I have asked for payment, they have asked $150 as linking fee to be linked with their company payment server. I said; i am not afford to pay it. Then they asked me to pay $50...