Mar 28, 2022 08:29:49 AM Edited Mar 28, 2022 10:38:09 AM by NikolaS N
Dears
I was offered with job, client wrote separately on what's up:
**Edited for Community Guidelines**
do you had something similar? Is that a real proposal or do I have deal with fake job offer? Your replays will help me a lot.
Mar 28, 2022 08:39:36 AM by Stuart H
It's a scam. Never take jobs where the client requires payment from you.
Mar 28, 2022 10:35:43 AM by Naik N
I have a similar situation. They want me to pay $300 for a library card before they send the project. Is this normal? I was asked to contact them via Telegram first...then I'm being pressed to send the money quickly. I'm feeling very unsure.
Mar 28, 2022 10:38:11 AM by Peter G
Total scam. Stop all contact with them. Please read this: https://community.upwork.com/t5/New-to-Upwork/List-of-red-flags-for-scams/m-p/1017044/highlight/true...
Mar 28, 2022 08:42:03 AM by Petra R
It's (obviously!!!) a scam.
If you stop violating Upwork's terms of service by communicating with prospective "clients" outside the platform, you not only avoid virtually all the scams, you will also avoid having your Upwork account suspended for violating the terms of service.
Never communicate other than on Upwork until you are hired with a proper Upwork contract in place. It's strictly forbidden.
Mar 28, 2022 10:36:57 AM by Naik N
Thank you, I did not know this. So if the offer is legit then they would use my message box to contact me? Not another app like Telegram?
Mar 28, 2022 09:01:38 AM by Giorgi T
Thanks to everyone, as I'm a new one here, an easy target for scammers so your replays helped me a lot
Mar 28, 2022 09:09:29 AM by Sophie A
Here are a few ressources to increase your knowledge of the platform use.
List of red flags for scams - Upwork Community
Freelancing 101 on Upwork - Upwork Community
Report Suspicious User Activity – Upwork Customer Service & Support | Upwork Help
Upwork Customer Service & Support | Upwork Help
Understanding and Using Connects – Upwork Customer Service & Support | Upwork Help
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