Workspree.org Scam ناشر الموضوع: Rouaa EzEdeen
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Rouaa EzEdeen
الإمارات العربية المتحدة
Local time: 15:45
عربي
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Hello everyone,
A few days ago, I was contacted by a person working at this company
( Workspree: http://workspree.org/) as a " Project Manager". The initial contact was on the TM-Town messaging system, then I was asked to keep the connection via their email. The offer was to translate a movie script for an acceptable price or so I guessed ( Word Count: 22,117 words (145 pages), Budget: $5,300, ... See more Hello everyone,
A few days ago, I was contacted by a person working at this company
( Workspree: http://workspree.org/) as a " Project Manager". The initial contact was on the TM-Town messaging system, then I was asked to keep the connection via their email. The offer was to translate a movie script for an acceptable price or so I guessed ( Word Count: 22,117 words (145 pages), Budget: $5,300, Payment Rate: 0.24 per word ).
At first, I felt it was fine and looked reasonable and safe. Especially, since there would be a contract and a first payment after a reasonable part of the workload ( 44 Pages/ 145 Pages). Then, I thought as always, that I have to have a safe check for the company's profile and work.
I couldn't find anything regarding the company's profile on the BlueBoard on Proz.com. I also found other feedback on the scam forum regarding the company. That's why I was sure that it was a scam.
Still, I sent them an email to get more information about the company and the payment methods they use and they sent me the website link I provided above and that they use " international wire transfers/bank transfers". So I turned the task down.
So, safety checks first, and I wanna thank you for the scam forum. It is helpful.
That's why I published my experience as well for others to benefit from
All the best to all of you. And, I wish you plenty of good, reliable job offers ahead.
Kind regards,
Rouaa ▲ Collapse
| | | | | | Rouaa EzEdeen
الإمارات العربية المتحدة
Local time: 15:45
عربي
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بادئ الموضوع
Thanks, Teresa! Good luck to you too.
Yes, I saw the thread you mentioned, and that's how I figured out the offer was a scam.
We must keep sharing this advice and cases to raise awareness about these offers and fake companies.
Best of luck for all of you.
Rouaa
[Edited at 2024-11-26 17:09 GMT]
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Hello everyone,
Yes, i have received the same message
Thanks for the update
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| Same thing in Croatia | Nov 28 |
Above average rate. Got the contract.
The law firm seems to be in the UK, Paris and Nigeria with a US phone number that does not work.
Martin
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Rouaa EzEdeen wrote:
Hello everyone,
A few days ago, I was contacted by a person working at this company
( Workspree: http://workspree.org/) as a " Project Manager". The initial contact was on the TM-Town messaging system, then I was asked to keep the connection via their email. The offer was to translate a movie script for an acceptable price or so I guessed ( Word Count: 22,117 words (145 pages), Budget: $5,300, Payment Rate: 0.24 per word ).
At first, I felt it was fine and looked reasonable and safe. Especially, since there would be a contract and a first payment after a reasonable part of the workload ( 44 Pages/ 145 Pages). Then, I thought as always, that I have to have a safe check for the company's profile and work.
I couldn't find anything regarding the company's profile on the BlueBoard on Proz.com. I also found other feedback on the scam forum regarding the company. That's why I was sure that it was a scam.
Still, I sent them an email to get more information about the company and the payment methods they use and they sent me the website link I provided above and that they use " international wire transfers/bank transfers". So I turned the task down.
So, safety checks first, and I wanna thank you for the scam forum. It is helpful.
That's why I published my experience as well for others to benefit from
All the best to all of you. And, I wish you plenty of good, reliable job offers ahead.
Kind regards,
Rouaa
The same happened to me. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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I got the same thing. Definitely a scam.
| | | | | Good call on this company | Dec 1 |
Just received the same offer from them through TM-Town. Same wording for the email, same amount of words in the document and same amount of payment. Clear red flags.
Thanks for making this thread, I was considering investing time in their project, that would have been quite the waste around the holidays. I suspect their catch is to get your personal data through the contract they claim to send over, so I would advise against filling out any data in that contract, or on their website... See more Just received the same offer from them through TM-Town. Same wording for the email, same amount of words in the document and same amount of payment. Clear red flags.
Thanks for making this thread, I was considering investing time in their project, that would have been quite the waste around the holidays. I suspect their catch is to get your personal data through the contract they claim to send over, so I would advise against filling out any data in that contract, or on their website. ▲ Collapse
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Johan Beyens
بلجيكا
Local time: 12:45
عضو (Oct 2024)
أنجليزي إلى هولندي
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| Got one too today through TM-town | Dec 1 |
They contacted me through TM-Town’s messaging system.
Language Pair: English to Romanian
Field(s): media
Client Budget Range: Expert (greater than $0.15/word)
Dear freelancer,
I have a freelance media project that requires English to Dutch translation and would love to discuss it with you. If you're interested, please contact me at
[Edited at 2024-12-01 11:03 GMT]
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