May 25, 2023 03:27:42 AM by Rachel M
Hi!
I am new to Upwork and have recently gotten my first gig. We talked a good bit and even signed an offer letter. Now that I have signed they are asking me to buy a bunch of new expensive equipment like a new Mac Book and HP printer. Is this normal? Have other people had employers ask them to buy these things?
May 25, 2023 06:19:50 AM by Mary W
It is a scam. They will send you a fake check to deposit to cover the cost of the equipment. You deposit the check, it bounces, and you're in big trouble. Please read up on common scams before you submit any more proposals.
May 25, 2023 08:24:26 PM by Pradeep H
Hi Rachel,
I checked the job post you were referring to and it appears that it's already been taken down because it was in violation of Upwork TOS.
Please check out this course for more tips on staying safe on Upwork and please use the flag option found on each job post or message anytime you’d like to report a violation.
Thank you,
Pradeep