How to AVOID SCAMS on Upwork & Work with LEGIT / VERIFIED Clients

Published: 28 July 2022
on channel: Jennifer Marie
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Learn how to identify and AVOID scams on Upwork and only work with legitimate or verified clients. One of the most frequently asked questions I get about Upwork is how to identify genuine clients to avoid accepting jobs that are scams/spam. After 4+ years of using Upwork, I have avoided working with clients that are not genuine.

Follow my tips to stay safe, protect your account and hours of labor, and only work with verified clients on Upwork. I'll also discuss scenarios you should avoid if clients ask you for money or any upfront costs before or after hiring you.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Getting Started on Upwork
01:00 - Never Pay a Client
02:12 - Never Work for Free
03:23 - Avoid Messages with Suspicious Links
04:34 - Don't Accept Payments Outside of Upwork
05:58 - Don't Communicate Outside of Upwork Before Starting Contract
07:19 - Report Suspicious Messages or Job Postings
09:04 - Work with Clients that have Verified Payment Method

Want to get started on Upwork and don't know how? Watch my tutorials below:
▶    • Upwork Freelancer Tutorial Series: Ho...  

Note: I do not directly work for Upwork not am I affiliated in anyway with Upwork. I am a top-rated plus freelancer and am simply sharing my experience, insight, and knowledge working on the platform.

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