Is this a scam?

[253c5f2c]

Hello guys,

I have received 3 messages from Upwork like this one below. Is this message really from upwork? **Edited for Community Guidelines** 

[ashok_raj]

All payments to freelancers are made through Upwork. Any other channel is scam.

[arman6069]

Yes, This is a Scam. Upwork dose not recommend any other means of payment. 

[dataextract]

Yes it is a scam.

[253c5f2c]

Thank you all. The funniest thing with it is that my screenshot was deleted and nobody from Upwork is answering me about that.

[rekasesh]

Because it's their rule to remove identity based information from posts, links they feel are harmful, and accusations that hurt reputation (sic). Even when this makes it easier for scammers to get away with their con.

A misguided policy that protects bad players and keeps freelancers in the dark.