Apr 20, 2020 03:04:56 PM by Joanne B
Hello everyone;
A client wants to pay us directly and not through Upwork. I think that is against the rules- I read about it somewhere but can't find it now. Any suggestions will be helpful.
Thanks
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Apr 20, 2020 04:32:40 PM by Mohammed G
Yes, if there is no contract under "My Jobs", you have not been hired.
Apr 20, 2020 03:11:58 PM Edited Apr 20, 2020 03:13:47 PM by John K
Payment outside the platform violates site rules, unless the client pays an opt-out fee, which is substantial so therefore quite unlikely, or 24 months have passed since the client first identified the freelancer.
https://www.upwork.com/legal#NONCIRCUMVENTION
Apr 20, 2020 03:27:20 PM by Joanne B
Thank you so much for answering me. This is a confusing site to navigate looking for a specific thing.
The client, therefore, should not need to know any banking info at all? That makes sense but I just want to be very clear on this.
Thanks again
Apr 20, 2020 03:34:01 PM by John K
Joanne B wrote:Thank you so much for answering me. This is a confusing site to navigate looking for a specific thing.
The client, therefore, should not need to know any banking info at all? That makes sense but I just want to be very clear on this.
Thanks again
You're welcome, and yes, if a client is asking for banking info, chances are it's a scammer on a phishing expedition.
Apr 20, 2020 03:40:15 PM by Joanne B
Apr 20, 2020 04:32:40 PM by Mohammed G
Yes, if there is no contract under "My Jobs", you have not been hired.