Mar 29, 2019 07:25:39 PM Edited Mar 29, 2019 07:26:51 PM by Preston H
It doesn't sound like someone stole your work.
It sounds like you gave them your work for free.
You made a customer support ticket? Why? What is Upwork supposed to do?
If they didn't pay you for the work, then it doesn't belong to them. You can do a DMCA take-down request. But Upwork won't do that for you.
Mar 29, 2019 09:26:46 PM by Avery O
I'm sorry to learn about your experience, Ian.
I checked your account and can see that the team has continued assisting you through your support ticket. On Upwork, it is recommended to not start working on a project unless the following are met:
I would recommend that you read up on these freelancer resources and these tips for avoiding questionable jobs, for help getting started, and for more information about working safely through Upwork.