I understand the reasons given by Upwork to increase the costs of connects to deter spammers etc
Really? I remember not too long ago it took maybe four connects at the most to apply for a job. Yep. In those days I received invites and a few hires! Spammers were rare.
Today it looks like over 85% of the posts are spam, scams or super-duper lowball cheap-o proposals.
The reality: the increased cost requires the honorable, professional, experienced freelancers to foot the bill.
Quite frankly, I believe those proposals with the boosts with over 60 connects are planted by the management here. Just an enticement to get a few to bid 61 connects. The job proposals will stay on, never cancelled meaning those connects go down the drain and the $$$ lines the pockets of the bigwigs.
Of course, it is my theory. I do not claim to have knowledge of this being a fact but the circumstantial evidence makes it almost impossible for me to not believe such.
Upwork needs to intensify the screening and security for both parties. With technology available today, this should be a no-brainer.
My bank, phone company and others do their utmost to keep their operations as clean as possible from the fraudsters out there.
Oh yes. If I ever have an issue in these I can call customer service and speak with a live agent.
