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chubiy
Community Member

First Job

Hello the client i got is telling me to do a big task before the contract can be sent

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g_vasilevski
Retired Team Member
Retired Team Member

Hi Chubiyojo,

 

Please keep in mind that In order to be eligible for our Upwork Payment Protection you will need to be hired on an official contract and fulfill the criteria required. 
I can also suggest to check out our resources here and learn more about how to protect yourself. Thank you.

~ Goran
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kam_andru
Community Member

Hi Chubiyojo Desmond, Don't do any jobs before the client sent you the contract, you start only when you approve the contact and the money mentioned in the contract, that is the only way to protect the payments.

 

I hope this is helpful, Thank you

ryan098
Community Member

Hey Chubiyojo,

As per the rules of Upwork, you must have a valid contract in place before you get paid. This protects you from getting scammed or paid low despite the investment and the quality of your work being the best.
prestonhunter
Community Member

re: "Hello the client i got is telling me to do a big task before the contract can be sent"

 

Do not accept the contract.

Do not work for free for this person.

Report him using "Flag as inappropriate" for asking for free work.

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