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Here’s what consumers have asked with answers from Freelancer staff and previous consumers.
Hello there! That's a scam; do not pay them. Users on our platform are never required to settle any kind of fee or security deposit to start/finish the project. In this regard, it would be best that you refrain from communicating with the user and any user outside our platform as it is also a violation, and report them to us. Freelancer Scams: 10 Red Flags and Warning Signs https://www.freelancer.com/community/articles/freelancer-scams-10-red-flags-and-warning-signs
Hello Harshada, verifying your identity is crucial in establishing trust within the Freelancer.com Community. In addition, it is a legal requirement for us to perform "Know Your Customer (KYC)" checks under the Australian Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act. These requirements are similar to those presented by other regulatory regimes throughout North America and Europe.
Hi D S, While it is probably good to test your skills, it is not compulsory. Skills tests are for the benefit of recruiters to see your basic level of competency. Having said that, some of the other platforms have done away with the skills tests because it is not a guarantee that the freelancer will be competent in each project. What is important, is that you invest in your own career development with some excellent free online courses and when you are awarded a project, give it your all and meet the deadline so that you build up a reputation as a quality freelancer. People are not taken in by 'tests' anymore, they eant to see real results!
The answer of above subject cannot be generalized as 'Yes' or 'Not'. My first experience was extremely bad. Later I have done some typing work for which I have received moderate payment. I am not sure whether my employers were Government or not. Always keep in mind 'true employer never asks for money'.
Hi Narenda, Yes, you can have a permanent job and do freelancing - its called 'moonlighting' and very popular with digital remote work being in demand. You just need to be very disciplined in your time management, so that you complete the freelance project on time and also get at least 6-7 hours' sleep to be able to function at your permanent job. Who knows, eventually you may do freelancing on a permanent basis!
