Question about Policy on Sharing Contact

[#1]

Hi,

If a client give me a file in word document in which his email id, skype id or cell number is mentioned. I have updated this file and send to the client. Would this be a policy violation? I have not share my contact or email ID. 

Regards

NAJMA.

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Hello Najima,

Thank you for being cautious. Please know that sharing your contact information before a contract begins is a serious violation of the Terms of Service. A client suggesting taking communication outside of Upwork before a contract begins is a typical red flag for possible scams. You may open yourself up to fraud, and lose Upwork Payment Protection.

I want to remind you that a real client will never ask you to give them money to start working, cash a check for them, work for free, or provide your personal information. Whenever you encounter these situations, please report them using the available flagging options so the team can investigate further. Please take some time to read through this article for more information on how you can stay safe on Upwork.

[#3]

LuiggiR, Thank you very much