Client wants me to email them for interview

[2cab0b1a]

Hi everyone, 

So I'm new to upwork and this is the first message to interview that I've ever received since I started my upwork last month. However, when I was reviewing the message they used to reach out to me, this part stuck out to me 

"The interview starts from 9 AM - 10 PM EST and include “Entry Code: GT-003” in your email message to the project manager. Looking forward to your response.

Project Manager: [Redacted]

Email: [Redacted]"

I am aware that you should not be exchanging emails with the client before the contract, so I'm not sure if I should say something about this, or if this is allowed somehow. What do you think?

[feed_my_eyes · Accepted solution]

It's not allowed. Tell them that they can interview you using the Upwork integrated Zoom function; if they still refuse, report them.

As a new freelancer, you can pretty much assume that any direct request you get will be from a scammer.

[2cab0b1a]

Thank you Christine, I appreciate it!