Sep 22, 2020 12:02:15 PM Edited Sep 22, 2020 12:03:19 PM by Rory N
Hello Upwork Community!
I'm very new to this and would like a sanity check. I received a message from a client I submitted a propsal to saying to see their attachment for interview instructions. I got this notification via email and by the time I got into my account the message was removed from my Upwork inbox and the attachment couldn't be opened.
I have already received 2 other proposal replies that were later removed for violating the ToS. So, should I attempt to contact this third shady client? Or give up & apply to more?
I find it very frsutrating that my connection credits are going to waste and there's no protection from scammers early on in the process. (And also a bit mad at humanity for preying on those who need jobs right now)
Sep 22, 2020 12:11:54 PM by Wes C
If the message and the attachment were removed, it was probably because it was reported as a scam. In my experience, any proposal response that includes an attachment with interview instructions is trouble. Move on to the next one.
And, the fact that the message and attachment was removed shows there is some protection against scams, but it does rely heavily on freelancers recognizing them and reporting them.
Mar 7, 2021 10:41:55 PM Edited Mar 7, 2021 10:42:54 PM by Sarah A
Sep 22, 2020 12:44:42 PM by Bojan S
Hi Rory,
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I've checked and connects were already refunded to you as the job has been taken down because it was in violation of Upwork TOS and action has been taken on the client account. You can check this under your Connect History.
Please check this help article for more information on how to use the flag option found on each job post or message to report any suspicious or inappropriate content. Also, check out this post for more tips on how to avoid questionable jobs.
Thank you!
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