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ea8846df
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Post Properties Online. Is it a Scam?

Has anyone noticed the surge in postings where clients are in need of a freelancer to contact them on WhatsApp for a position where they need you to post properties online for them? Are these jobs a scam?

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yofazza
Community Member

Yes, it's a current event, discussed everyday, there are victims everyday, someone lost ~$3000, no (visible) action taken by upwork because for example I just looked at my "most recent" job postings, click "load more" and only 4 of them that "might" not a scam.

 

Browse the forum a few pages back, you'll see.

 

> post properties online for them

 

They want to take you out from Upwork by asking to communicate on WhatsApp. This is the first step to conning you.

 

https://community.upwork.com/t5/New-to-Upwork/List-of-red-flags-for-scams/m-p/1017044/highlight/true...

 

prestonhunter
Community Member

First of all:
It doesn't matter if it is a scam.

Upwork freelancers are not allowed to contact a prospective cient on WhatsApp. All communication must be done on the Upwork platform until a freelancer has been officially hired using an Upwork contract.

 

Second: Yes, these are scammers.

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