Proposals discussion outside Upwork: Telegram

[ebbdbc6d]

Hi All,

I got one proposal and client asking me to connect via telegram, Ok I went there and he gave one test and project pdf to read. But I refused to open that pdf and ask him to connect in the upwork itself. But he refusing me. what to do now?

**Edited for Community Guidelines**

[bingiart · Accepted solution]

Hi Antony R.,

Don't go outside UpWork. It's not safe. Also, it's against the UpWork rules.

Scammers target freshers and post jobs where they get more proposals. For example Data Entry Jobs, Typing Jobs etc. Be careful if you do this kind of jobs.

Before starting the work...

Know what not to do here.

For Example...

• Don't go outside UpWork no matter who calls you. Do the work in UpWork.
• Do not share any of your personal contact information.
• Don't ask for money/5 star rating in message box. and etc.

If you need an answer to any question, search your question first in the community. If you don't get an answer, post your question. Because you will get late reply when you post.

Take some time and check out these Courses

https://community.upwork.com/t5/Learning-Paths/ct-p/LearningPaths

You will understand more after completing these courses.

Important:

Check this Expert talk

Identifying & Avoiding Scams : https://community.upwork.com/t5/Videos/Identifying-amp-Avoiding-Scams/ta-p/1088711

Check out these articles:

Top Red Flags for Scams

https://community.upwork.com/t5/Community-Blog/Top-Red-Flags-for-Scams-From-Community-Member-Wes-C/b...

9 Tips to Help You Create a Freelancer Profile That Stands Out

https://www.upwork.com/resources/9-tips-create-freelancer-profile-stands-out

This is my opinion. I hope this message helps you.

[ebbdbc6d]

Hi Vijaykumar, Thank you for your quick reply. I blocked him/client in telegram. I dont know or wonder why he refuses to give project pdf in upwork platform?

[bingiart]

Hi Antony R.,

They ask you to pay before giving the job.

Check out these two links. You will understand more about scams.

Expert talk: 

Identifying & Avoiding Scams : https://community.upwork.com/t5/Videos/Identifying-amp-Avoiding-Scams/ta-p/1088711

Article: 

Top Red Flags for Scams

https://community.upwork.com/t5/Community-Blog/Top-Red-Flags-for-Scams-From-Community-Member-Wes-C/b...