Jun 15, 2018 01:54:16 PM by Kami C
HI, I have a potential client. We've interviewed. I haven't been fully hired yet, and they're asking me to send a copy of my resume, Drivers Licence, and Passport to them through my own email and not through Upwork. I feel like this is a scam, but I want to see if I'm being paranoid or if this is normal?
Jun 15, 2018 02:08:28 PM by Kami C
HI, I have a potential client. We've interviewed. I haven't been fully hired yet, and they're asking me to send a copy of my resume, Drivers Licence, and Passport to them through my own email and not through Upwork. I feel like this is a scam, but I want to see if I'm being paranoid or if this is normal?
Jun 15, 2018 02:12:16 PM Edited Jun 15, 2018 02:12:59 PM by Charles K
It is not normal. There are rare cases where a client may ask for additional information for specific purposes, but it's very unusual and I've never heard of it involving a passport.
I would report the client and not provide this information.
And good job respecting your gut. Always do that. If it smells fishy in any way -- pass. The most important freelance jobs are the ones you DON'T take.