Apr 24, 2022 09:01:19 AM by Benita C
Hi, I'm Benita and I'm a creative writer. I write stories and ebooks across different genres.
I would love to connect with other creatives and possibly prospects.
Thanks.☺️
Apr 26, 2022 09:07:27 AM by Oluwafemi O
Apr 27, 2022 04:15:27 AM by DR S
Apr 27, 2022 09:17:57 AM Edited Apr 27, 2022 10:10:24 AM by Nikola S
Let's connect on Facebook. Here's the link to my Facebook Profile.
**Edited for Community Guidelines**
Apr 27, 2022 11:56:24 AM by Cheryl K
Hi Benita! I write nonfiction and so admire those who can create fiction out of thin air. You'll probably find many other writers here, but prospective clients won't be in this forum.
Apr 28, 2022 01:11:27 AM by Benita C
Apr 29, 2022 02:45:03 AM by Petra R
Benita C wrote:
Thanks Cheryl. Which forum do you think I would be able to get clients?
You connect with clients by applying to their job posts. Like everyone else.
Apr 29, 2022 01:22:03 AM by Paola L
Good morning freelancers.
Has any of you received emails apparently from this forum asking you for your WhatsApp number?
Looks like the scammers who are flooding Upwork are lurking here too...
Apr 29, 2022 01:34:43 AM by Vladimir G
Hi Paola,
Thanks for posting your concern in the Community. In order to investigate further, could you please select my name > select "Send a Message" button on the upper-right side of the page and send me a screenshot of the email in question, along with the originating email address? I checked and it doesn't appear it's related to private messages in the forums so I'd like to take a closer look. Thank you.
Apr 29, 2022 04:34:19 AM Edited Apr 29, 2022 04:35:05 AM by Paola L
Done. I found out, upon closer inspection, that I have received THREE messages asking me to establish contact via Whatsapp.
A word of caution, especially for newbies: I did investigate one scammy ad playing the game to chat with him on Telegram. It was OBVIOUSLY a scam (* I smell all sorts of scams ten miles away), but I was curious to find out when the money request would step in.
I did... I might take the time to screenshot the whole thing from my Telegram and upload it here for the benefit of the community.
There are hundreds of these fake ads flooding the jobs feed. I red-flagged tons of them and reported them several times.
Please, be careful.
You WILL get a money request, at some point.
Apr 29, 2022 11:11:50 AM by Vladimir G
Hi Paola,
Thanks for the private message! I shared more information in my response and would just like to confirm here for the benefit of other members that the emails you referenced aren't a security risk and have been sent by design, related to a couple of posts we've removed yesterday from this thread. Thank you for being vigilant and sharing your concern with us.
Apr 30, 2022 03:35:23 PM by Douglas Michael M
Paola L wrote:
A word of caution, especially for newbies: I did investigate one scammy ad playing the game to chat with him on Telegram.
A word of caution: Upwork doesn't care if you're falling for a line or "playing the game." Communicating with prospects off-platform when there's no contract is a violation of the terms of service. "For the benefit of the community" or for any other reason—don't do it.