| صفحات الموضوع: < [1 2 3 4] | A Total Scam! Creativeclique / ondemandfreelance.com ناشر الموضوع: Mustafa Baris Erevikli
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| Update as of September 27 - Scam still going strong - on demand freelance | Sep 27 |
I received the same offer as many of you, just for an English to Italian translation.
Unfortunately, I even started translating the script (now I’ll have to watch the movie!). However, I didn’t sign the contract because it raised too many red flags. In her email, Pamela stated:
"First payment will be made after review of the initial 40% translated by you, will be done through international wire transfers/bank transfers and amount paid will depend on how well transla... See more I received the same offer as many of you, just for an English to Italian translation.
Unfortunately, I even started translating the script (now I’ll have to watch the movie!). However, I didn’t sign the contract because it raised too many red flags. In her email, Pamela stated:
"First payment will be made after review of the initial 40% translated by you, will be done through international wire transfers/bank transfers and amount paid will depend on how well translated your work is."
The so-called "law firm," Noble Path Law Firm, sent me a contract. When I visited their website, I found a picture of "Lily Watson," who had contacted me. A quick search through Google Lens revealed that the same photo is used by a model on Shutterstock, under multiple fake identities.
It took a lot of digging to find this thread, but I’m relieved I didn’t waste more time on this scam. Will report this to TM-Town. ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Happened to me too | Sep 27 |
Stupidest thing I ever did.
I signed the contract because I am in desperate need of money.
Is there anything I can do to secure my data? I use biometrics for money transfers so I should just hope they don't do it? What should I do? I trusted it since it came from TM/proz... then it seemed too good to be true and checked, but alas too late.
| | | | Zeki Güler 
Local time: 14:46
عضو (2012)
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| "Creativeclique, Hansen Parkhill "scam | Oct 1 |
Please report their phone numbers etc. to the enforcement authorities. This is the only way they are held accountable and prevented from doing the same to others. Best,
[Edited at 2024-10-01 09:22 GMT]
| | | | Eike Felix
البرازيل
Local time: 08:46
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| It's a scam, I got this message too, from TM-Town | Oct 10 |
The scammers emails:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Dear Eike,
I hope this message finds you well.
We are excited to offer you a project involving the translation of a 145-page movie script (22,117 words) from English to Portuguese. The timeline for completion is two week... See more The scammers emails:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Dear Eike,
I hope this message finds you well.
We are excited to offer you a project involving the translation of a 145-page movie script (22,117 words) from English to Portuguese. The timeline for completion is two weeks, and we’re working under a tight deadline. As an initial requirement, we ask for a submission of 40% of the translation (approximately 44 pages) within the first four days of the project start.
Best regards,
Pamela Mathews
Project Manager
Ondemandfreelance
I've actually signed the contract because was my first "client" (I've just started recently), but later on I searched and found the script online, was some old German movie about a plane trip, so I knew it was a scam, I'm pretty sure they can't do much with the info I send them on the contract, as the wire payment is one way only or something like that, they still can steal my data and make fake profiles on the internet or something idk. Here's the summarized follow-up email of their supposed law agent.
Dear Freelancer,
I hope this message finds you well.
Please find attached the contract for the Movie script translation project with Ondemandfreelance. This contract has been prepared by Noblepath Law Firm, outlining all the necessary terms and conditions for our collaboration.
Kindly review the document at your earliest convenience. If everything looks good, please sign and return a copy. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, feel free to reach out.
Best regards,
Lily Watson
NoblePath Lawfirm ▲ Collapse
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Zea_Mays
إيطاليا
Local time: 12:46
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| Scams through TM Town again?! | Oct 11 |
@ProZ, can't you set filters in the platform's messaging feature to prevent scammers using well known names/addresses etc. from sending messages to users? This should be a basic feature even on outdated platforms.
[Bearbeitet am 2024-10-11 08:39 GMT]
| | | | | Ondemandfreelance - Scam | Oct 18 |
Hi everyone !
Just received this mail from the famous Dylan Stephenson, but apparently, he found me through the SFT (Société Française des Traducteurs). I thought it was suspicious, which your messages confirm.
I'll be sure to let the SFT know, so that we all remain vigilant.
Thank you all !
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"Dear Aline,
I recently came across your profile on the French Society of Translators site and was thoroughly impressed by yo... See more Hi everyone !
Just received this mail from the famous Dylan Stephenson, but apparently, he found me through the SFT (Société Française des Traducteurs). I thought it was suspicious, which your messages confirm.
I'll be sure to let the SFT know, so that we all remain vigilant.
Thank you all !
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"Dear Aline,
I recently came across your profile on the French Society of Translators site and was thoroughly impressed by your portfolio and the breadth of your skills. I am keen to collaborate with you on a translation project for my business, as your expertise and professionalism clearly set you apart. I am confident in your ability to deliver high-quality work that meets our needs.
I would be thrilled to discuss this opportunity further and explore how we can work together.
Best regards,
Dylan Stephenson
Project Manager /Ondemandfreelance "
[Modifié le 2024-10-18 07:02 GMT] ▲ Collapse
| | | | | I received the same email | Nov 30 |
Cecilia Sousa wrote:
I received the same email and was also contacted through TM-Town! She then sent another email mentioning someone else would send me a contract.
I received the contract today, sent by [email protected]
I find it hilarious that they create a scam and then call the fake company “Noble Path Law Firm”. 🫣
Do you think it is a scam?
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