Sep 2, 2022 11:26:35 PM Edited Sep 7, 2022 07:50:52 PM by Avery O
I recently joined Upwork and believed I had found an excellent job proofreading for a business. Multiple responsibilities would have been required for a temporary post.
They requested my full name, phone number, email address, a link to my Skype profile after our chat interview.
It's 2022, thus I no longer have a Skype. I thought this was suspicious because I seldom know any individuals who still use Skype.
Did I fall for a scam or did I pass up a genuine opportunity?
**edited for Community Guidelines**
Sep 3, 2022 12:57:21 AM by Jeffrey B
I suggest you read the Upwork Terms of Service (TOS), before they give you your walking papers and kick you off the site.
Sep 3, 2022 01:18:10 AM by Annie Jane B
Hi Yadav,
Thank you for reaching out to us. As a gentle reminder, please know that communicating outside Upwork prior to a contract starting is a violation of our Terms of Service.
I would also suggest that you don't start working for a client unless a contract is already in place. Also, you can always send us a flag if you find anything suspicious so our team can investigate.
Sep 3, 2022 02:19:01 AM by Christine A
I still use Skype, and I'm not a fraud, so that alone isn't suspicious. But for somebody to offer a great job to a new freelancer whose profile isn't filled out at all? Definite scam.
Sep 3, 2022 06:14:09 AM by Prashant P
Well Christine why would anyone not hire him? He only charges $0.0 per hour!
Sep 3, 2022 06:32:53 AM by Jeremiah B
Maybe, maybe not. Just remember that communicating off of the website before a contract is in place is against terms of service. With that in mind, it is more probable than not, that something is not right...
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