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How not to get scammed on freelance platforms

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Sites like Upwork, Freelancer , or Toptal are teeming with scammers hoping to profit off of a newcomer’s desperation and/or unfamiliarity with the space.

Consider any client or job offer that suggests deviation from the SOP to be a red flag.

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