They Promised a Bonus. Then They Vanished. The Upwork Scam No One Sees Coming | HackerNoon
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They Promised a Bonus. Then They Vanished. The Upwork Scam No One Sees Coming | HackerNoon
""Upwork's Bonus Payment Trap. Warning to Freelancers.""
""I lost $1,500 due to a chargeback - even after winning the dispute.""
The article discusses the challenges freelancers face on Upwork, highlighting real experiences of scams, manipulation, and lost revenue. It emphasizes the need for freelancers to recognize warning signs such as payment traps involving bonuses, the dangers of chargebacks even after favorable dispute resolutions, and the importance of maintaining documentation of approvals and communications. Freelancers are advised to keep their interactions within Upwork's framework to mitigate risks and avoid sharing personal information that could lead to scams.
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