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Freelancer.com Suspend

I did a lot of work and won jobs. and suddenly without any notification my account was suspended. when talking to support@freelancer.com they gave me an online ticket link, and it was clear that it couldn't be accessed because I couldn't even log in. so I said give me an explanation in their email but there was no response, it was strange even though I was still working on an unfinished project. what about without the client later? will they drop me?

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Freelancer.com Got blocked in 5 days

SCAM!

Earned 25$, spent all my 6 bids, was waiting for identity verification and got blocked for no reason.

They say that you receive 50 bids monthly on a free basis, but I had only 6, was waiting the timer to get 1 bid back. Received a proposal from a person who said that she is from the Membership team and bang, next day I'm banned. Why? I don't know, there is an answer from the support team in the attachment.

I have read the reasons to block an account and there was a list of forbidden projects that if you participate with them, you get blocked. I have verified that I have not applied to any of those in the past.

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Freelancer.com They stole my money for no reason.

what they are doing is called robbery. a fraud. It's not fair at all. I worked hard for about 2 months to earn some money on a project and I always followed the instructions correctly. it doesn't make sense to have my account blocked while I was talking about a milestone that would be paid within the website, all as per compliance.

Now I simply have no way to access my account and get the money I deserve and worked to earn. How can this be fair and acceptable?

Recommendation: Dont use this site

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  1. Pros
    1. Vast Talent Pool: Access to millions of freelancers.
    2. Diverse Skill Sets: Wide range of professional services.
    3. Competitive Pricing: Find bids that fit any budget.
    4. Secure Payments: Escrow system protects funds.
    5. Project Control: Easy management and communication tools.
  1. Cons
    1. High service fees for freelancers
    2. Intense competition lowers bid prices
    3. Limited project control for employers
    4. Reports of inconsistent work quality
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Freelancer.com Scam site: stole $200

I completed several jobs for customers on this site. During the withdrawal process freelancer froze my account without any communication whatsoever. I managed to find a rep on instagram and contacted them, and they replied that I would not be able to reistate the account and funds would be lost. BEWARE. I am reporting to IABBB

Recommendation: STAY FAR AWAY. SCAM SITE

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Account closed without warning or explanation. No response from customer service emails. They have $200+ of my funds.

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Freelancer.com A Platform of Opportunities and Support

Freelancer.com is not just a website; it's a gateway to a world of opportunities. As a freelancer navigating through the vast expanse of projects, I found Freelancer.com to be a beacon of support and professionalism. The platform's customer service, exemplified by agents like Allie A and Kielle A, sets a high standard for promptness and problem-solving. Their dedication to resolving issues swiftly and efficiently made my experience truly exceptional. Freelancer.com is more than just a marketplace; it's a community where support and success intertwine. Whether you're a seasoned freelancer or just starting, Freelancer.com offers a diverse range of projects and a supportive team that guides you through every step of your journey. Dive into Freelancer.com, where your dreams meet reality with a touch of professionalism and a dash of opportunity.

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Freelancer.com Thank You Freelancer: Changing My Life for the Better

Hi there,
I cannot express enough how grateful I am to Freelancer for the amazing opportunities it has provided me. Before discovering Freelancer, I was struggling to find work in my field and was feeling hopeless about my career prospects. However, after signing up and creating a profile, I quickly began to receive job offers from clients all around the world.

The platform's user-friendly interface and extensive job database allowed me to browse and apply for jobs that matched my skillset and interests. Not only did I find work that I truly enjoyed, but I was also able to build my portfolio and reputation as a freelancer, leading to even more job opportunities.

Through Freelancer, I have been able to work with clients from various industries and countries, broadening my knowledge and experience. Additionally, I have been able to set my own rates and schedule, giving me the flexibility and freedom that I have always desired in a career.

I am truly grateful for the life-changing opportunities that Freelancer has provided me, and I cannot recommend the platform enough to anyone looking to start or advance their freelance career. Thank you, Freelancer, for changing my life for the better.

Best regards,
Mst Mostarina Aktar Mali.

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Freelancer.com Freelancers fee and refunds

I am not all that long on the site of Freelancers.com and have had just bad experiences with all the clients that have contacted me due to the bids on the jobs they listed. Some first try to chat you up in giving you their personal contact details for further communications, then give you a file to go and select the project you would like to work on. Nothing like on the website. When you agree, they claim to keep the position for you but you need to fill out a form and pay a security fee. All this happens off the freelancers website. When you agree, they will then award the job to you to accept, once that is done, they hit you with more contact cost. This result in Freelancers.com to take their fee automatically without knowing at that stage that the client is still trying to lure you for more money.

I have reported all the clients that has conned and still trying to con me. Freelancers support has been great in assisting and deleting such clients job listings etc. They also promised that they will refund the freelancers fee. I did not expect the fee to reflect in my personal account in 2 days and to the cent! Well done guys! I really do appreciate that you guys doe take the best interest at hear of the freelancers on your site. Thank you again.

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Freelancer.com Freelancer procedure

Thanks you for having me for your review and hope this would benefits of both of our businesses, out of my experience I wish if we make like the following arrangements (I'm not interfering in the policies I'm just suggesting some of effective let's call it style or procedure to stop fraud people, such as holding the hiring for the freelancer till checked by the support team what I mean here not to wait till the freelancer to report, once the client hires any freelancer, his approval to be holds till checked the docs and or the directions to the freelancer which will stop the try (like what happens with me I almost scammed twice) but when stopped I will b protected not wasted my time reviewing especially like my case so new to the plateform) I know I should read the instructions and tips and tricks and tips on the plateform but also this will keep me safe as new user and would make me feel safe ans encourages more to stick to freelancer plateform. This is just a suggestion you may take it into consideration or not but it's will be a great move for the new users, I know my experience handled very professionally by Judith J, which I appreciate so much abs her bearing with me you should hire more of Judith J, out of an experience as a freelancer, try to communicate with the clients through the platform not outside this way you'll be safe
Thanks freelancer platform for everything

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Freelancer.com Seamless Identity Verification Process - A Game Changer!

My recent experience with Freelancer.com's identity verification process was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the interview process was smooth and efficient, setting the stage for a promising future as a freelancer on their platform.

The interview conducted by Russell V. commenced with typical questions about myself, my experience and skills I have mastered throughout the years, leaving no room for any misinterpretation when reading my profile/CV. The platform is very user friendly and I was pleasantly surprised by the swift response from the verification team to conduct the verification process in less than 24hrs.

Throughout the process, communication was outstanding. I received timely updates on the status of my verification, which not only kept me informed but also demonstrated Freelancer.com's commitment to transparency.

What truly stood out was the speed at which my identity was verified. This efficiency opens up doors for freelancers like me, allowing us to focus on what we do best ? delivering high-quality work to clients.

In conclusion, Freelancer.com's identity verification process is a game changer. It's efficient, user-friendly, and accompanied by excellent support. This experience has boosted my confidence in the platform, and I look forward to exploring the new horizons it offers.

Thank you, Freelancer.com, for making this process a breeze and propelling my freelancing journey forward!

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Freelancer.com A Seamless Verified Badge Interview Experience

I recently completed the Verified Badge Interview process with the Freelancer.com staff, and I must say that the entire experience was both smooth and professional. The Verified Badge is designed to help freelancers stand out on the platform, and I believe it will bring a significant advantage to my profile and credibility. In this review, I will share my experience and thoughts about the interview process.

Scheduling and Preparation:
Setting up the interview was a breeze. Freelancer.com provided clear instructions on how to book the interview, and I was able to choose a date and time that suited my schedule. They also shared a list of topics that would be covered during the interview, which allowed me to prepare accordingly.

The Interview Process:
The interview was conducted via video call, and I was impressed with how punctual and well-prepared the Freelancer.com staff member was. They started by introducing themselves and providing an overview of the interview's purpose and structure. The questions asked were relevant to my skills and expertise, and the interviewer listened attentively to my answers while also taking notes.

The staff member maintained a friendly and professional demeanor throughout the interview, which helped put me at ease. They also took the time to answer any questions I had about the Verified Badge and its benefits, which demonstrated their knowledge and commitment to supporting freelancers on the platform.

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Freelancer.com An Awesome Experience!

I have had the distinct pleasure of speaking with both Macall and Chelsea and found both to be unequalled in their professional and friendly approaches to my inquiry. Not only were they more than happy to go out of their way to assist me, but they were more than able to answer all of my questions in a remarkably speedy amount of time.

Macall is an amazingly professional and impressive staff member at Freelancer. He went out of his way to dig into my previous communications on your site to determine if I had applied for Verification status or not. I had posed the same request of other members of your staff before, but he was the only person who actually searched for the facts and helped me along the Verification path.

And Chelsea responded to my questions immediately and in a much-appreciated detailed manner, all the while being extremely friendly and very willing to please.

This is an awkward reality for anyone in business, not just because of COVID-19, but because there is a serious lack of concern for assisting others, especially in a timely fashion. Chelsea and Macall definitively stand out as a mega stars in this capacity and should be commended, if not rewarded, for their ingenuity and remarkably professional natures.

If you ever need to find two staff members to promote or to congratulate for an outstanding approach with your clients, Chelsea and Macall should be at the top of your list.

Kudos to you, Macall and Chelsea, for making my life so much easier. Thank you from an extremely satisfied freelancer!

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Freelancer.com Exceptional Assistance and Seamless Verification Process

I had the pleasure of receiving exceptional assistance from Chelsea V, a member of the freelancer.com staff. Her dedicated support and professionalism made the process of obtaining the "verified" badge for my account a seamless experience.

From the moment I reached out to Chelsea, she exhibited a high level of kindness and actively helped me navigate the verification process. Her prompt and thorough responses to my inquiries were truly commendable. Chelsea's expertise in handling verification procedures became evident as she guided me step-by-step, ensuring that I understood the requirements and procedures involved.

Chelsea's commitment to providing outstanding support was truly remarkable. She went above and beyond to address any concerns or challenges I encountered, promptly finding solutions and ensuring that the verification process progressed smoothly. Her attentiveness and genuine interest in my success as a freelancer were evident throughout our interactions.

Thanks to Chelsea's guidance and assistance, I successfully obtained the coveted "verified" badge for my account. This achievement not only boosts my credibility as a freelancer but also opens up new opportunities for growth and trust within the freelancer.com community.

I wholeheartedly recommend Chelsea V to anyone seeking assistance from the freelancer.com staff. Her exceptional professionalism, kindness, and proactive approach make her an invaluable asset. I am immensely grateful for her assistance and support, and I highly recommend her services. Chelsea truly deserves the highest rating possible - five out of five marks.
Thank you, Chelsea, for your outstanding contribution in helping me achieve the "verified" badge.

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Freelancer.com Verification Video Interview with Joey C

My verification video interview with Joey C was an exceedingly pleasant and educational experience. I have a dinosaur of a laptop, and was unsure if it would be able to handle the requirements of video chat technology corresponding to this century. Before the interview, I contacted Joey C via chat and asked him if it was acceptable to use my phone to proceed with the interview. He guided me through the process of using the phone instead of the laptop, and I was able to speak with him at the time we had designated.

The interview process was interesting and informative, and Joey C made me feel comfortable from the beginning of the interview process until the conclusion of our chat. Even though I couldn't see his face, I felt a genuine warmth, interest and natural flow of conversation from his thought-provoking questions and insights. Joey C is both a marvelous interviewer and listener, and he possesses the interpersonal skills necessary for his position.

Throughout the interview process, I felt that his questions were relevant and intelligent. They reflected the culture, expectations and high standards of Freelancer.com, and they also taught me more about the platform and the quality it expects from the freelancers who use the site. After the interview with Joey C was finished, I felt as though I knew more about the platform and how it operates. I felt acknowledged and appreciated as a member of Freelancer.com, and this interview made me feel enthusiastic about working towards the next steps to becoming a Preferred Freelancer. After Joey C and I ended our call, I found myself wishing that we could continue chatting over a cup of tea. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with our conversation and the warmth and professionalism that I experienced this evening. Joey C is an asset to Freelancer.com as an interviewer, and a genuinely nice human being on the other side of the screen.

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Freelancer.com Feedback and Appreciation Letter to the Agent Javier

Hi, my name is Jefferson. I'm natural from Brazil but I'm currently living in China.
I created an account when I lived in Brazil Jeffersonbr/***@hotmail.com. Sometime after moving to China, I created a new one Jeffersoncn/***@qq.com because I couldn't update my location since it requires phone verification and I don't have my Brazilian phone number anymore.
After some time inactive, I decided to login in my new account (Jeffersoncn) to apply for projects, but I wasn't able to login, so I contacted Freelancer support by email on June 25th and got a reply from the agent Athena V. saying that my new account got banned. I replied to this email on the same day and didn't get an answer. So, I sent another email on July 2nd and only today July 6th got an reply from the same agent with a literally copy and paste from the first email / robotic reply. It's so frustrating and disappointing. Even if someone made a mistake, this one shouldn't be treated with so little respect. So, I replied to the email and at the same time I contacted Freelancer through Freelancer's Facebook page. Thankfully I met another agent called Javier, who not only explained why exactly my new account got banned, but also oriented me on how to update my old account to my new current location.
According to Javier, Freelancer doesn't allow users to create multiple personal accounts, so I guess that's why my second account got banned. I looked at the user agreement but I didn't see anything related to opening multiple accounts. I thought it was fine, since other companies, such as PayPal allow/recommend their users to create multiple accounts if they are from different countries.
The real reason I'm writing this letter is that I would like extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the agent Javier from Freelancer's Facebook page for such an excellent support and patience.

Best Regards,
Jefferson S. Leitao

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Freelancer.com Gratitude for Prompt Resolution - Review Appreciation

Dear Freelancer.com

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your prompt attention and resolution regarding the unauthorized transaction on my account.

I am extremely appreciative of the swift action taken by your team to investigate the matter and process the refund. Your efficiency and professionalism have truly impressed me, reaffirming the trust and confidence I have placed in your business.

The timely reversal of the unauthorized transaction demonstrates your commitment to customer satisfaction and highlights your dedication to providing exceptional service. I am genuinely grateful for your responsiveness and willingness to rectify the situation promptly.

I would also like to commend your team for their excellent communication throughout the process. The courtesy and understanding displayed by your representatives were truly commendable and greatly contributed to resolving the matter smoothly.

I am pleased to acknowledge that the refund has been processed successfully, and I have received the credited amount in my account. Your prompt action in addressing this issue has not only resolved the matter but has also strengthened my trust and loyalty towards your establishment.

Please accept my heartfelt thanks for the efficient and satisfactory resolution of this unfortunate incident. I truly appreciate your commitment to customer care and your dedication to maintaining a positive customer experience.

As a satisfied customer, I would like to take this opportunity to leave a positive review of my experience with your business. Your professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to resolving issues swiftly have earned my trust and loyalty. I am confident that my positive feedback will contribute to the continued success of your establishment.

Once again, thank you for your exceptional service and for turning a challenging situation into a positive customer experience. I look forward to continuing my association with your business in the future.

With sincere appreciation,

Fakhar Saleem

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Freelancer.com When I try to withdraw my funds they suspended my account

Today, I tried to log in, but encountered an error. When I attempted to recover my password, the system notified me that my account has been suspended. I currently have a balance of $458 in my account and was in the process of making a withdrawal.

Upon reaching out to customer support, I was informed that my account has been suspended.

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You accepted our Terms and Conditions when you signed up as a user on the Freelancer website. It has come to our attention that you have participated in activities that may harm the business operation or reputation of Freelancer. We have closed your account for this reason.

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I am contacting support to inquire about the reason for the suspension of my Freelancer account. Additionally, I am concerned about the status of my account balance, which amounts to $458. My client is satisfied with my work and has expressed willingness to support me in any way possible, looking forward to future collaborations.

Everything was proceeding smoothly until I attempted to withdraw my account balance.

Can anyone guide me how do i withdraw my balance amount.

Recommendation: Please

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I have a Freelancer account that I primarily use to hire freelancers for SEO work on my Shopify and WordPress websites. As of August 27, 2024, I found myself unable to log in to my account. Initially, I assumed it was a password issue, but after further attempts, I realized that my account had been suspended. I still have a balance of approximately $200 to...

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Freelancer.com Scammer Freelancers' Nest

I want to start with my one and only good feedback about freelancer.com. The help desk team works so hard to help and assist you. I'm saying this first cause if you'll ever sign up to that website as an employer YOU'LL DEFINITELY NEED a lot of CUSTOMER SUPPORT. That's because the website policies are not making things easier for anyone.

The main problem is once you put your money in escrow you may never get it back. Although the idea of it is for the employer to be able to get unsatisfied with the service they got from the freelancer and get their money back safely in the first place, it's nothing more than just an idea. Because the website doesn't care if the freelancer that you're working with is a scammer, not helping/replying to you, or the products they've been sending was stolen, corrupted and not working. When you dispute on the job to get your money back, they put you and the freelancer on an "endless argument" page for a week with no authority to decide. If you want to involve an authority you have to pay ANOTHER fee. And after all of that you may still never get your money back! You do one step wrong, BAM! The money went to the freelancer. You answered a day late BAM! Your money is stolen again. They're getting every chance to give the money to the freelancer ignoring all the facts that you put on that useless dispute page. Cause you haven't pay the extra fee for them to CARE yet!

The site management should be a lot more careful about the scammers. That's because you don't understand as an employer who is a scammer. Why? Cause employers can't even leave bad comments on freelancers if they have disputed on the job!

I DON'T RECOMMEND getting into those endless processes and scams, it's not worth it. It's was good idea to make employers and freelancers meet on a safe platform, but freelancer.com hasn't been anything more than being just an idea. And they've ruined that idea too.

As an employer and job owner myself I know how much value you should give to your PAYING CUSTOMERS. I give that value myself but I haven't been receiving it from freelancer.com. Only the Customer Support was trying to help you but the things they can do for you is super limited. So don't count on that. The whole thing is to cover for freelancers in my experience.

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Freelancer.com Suspended account

I am shocked to find out that my account on Freelancer.com has been suspended and no explanation why! I have been doing nothing but software development work on projects and my client has been happy with me and I'm still working for him. What the hell?

A few days ago I submitted my identity verification cause I wanted to start withdrawing my funds and was waiting for confirmation. But I guess instead of confirmation I get account suspension? Just stealing money from me?

Claimed loss: Around $700

Desired outcome: Restore my account as it was.

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Happened with me yesterday , did you get back your account?

Is Freelancer.com Legit?

Freelancer.com earns a trustworthiness rating of 94%

Highly recommended, but caution will not hurt.

Our conclusion: After a detailed review, ComplaintsBoard finds Freelancer.com to be a trustworthy company. Although there's a 22% resolution rate for customer complaints, which deserves attention, Freelancer.com is known for their high standards and safety. If you're thinking about dealing with Freelancer.com, it's wise to check how they handle complaints.

We found clear and detailed contact information for Freelancer.com. The company provides a physical address, phone number, and 2 emails, as well as 5 social media accounts. This demonstrates a commitment to customer service and transparency, which is a positive sign for building trust with customers.

Freelancer.com has received 12 positive reviews on our site. This is a good sign and indicates a safe and reliable experience for customers who choose to work with the company.

Freelancer.com has registered the domain name for freelancer.com for more than one year, which may indicate stability and longevity.

Freelancer.com has a valid SSL certificate, which indicates that the website is secure and trustworthy. Look for the padlock icon in the browser and the "https" prefix in the URL to confirm that the website is using SSL.

Freelancer.com has been deemed safe to visit, as it is protected by a cloud-based cybersecurity solution that uses the Domain Name System (DNS) to help protect networks from online threats.

Freelancer.com you are considering visiting, which is associated with Freelancer.com, is very old. Longevity often suggests that a website has consistently provided valuable content, products, or services over the years and has maintained a stable user base and a sustained online presence. This could be an indication of a very positive reputation.

Freelancer.com's website seems to offer jobs or career advice. While this can be a helpful resource.

Several positive reviews for Freelancer.com have been found on various review sites. While this may be a good sign, it is important to approach these reviews with caution and consider the possibility of fake or biased reviews.

Freelancer.com website is deemed to be popular and indicating that it receives a high volume of traffic. It is important to be cautious when using a highly trafficked website, as it may be a target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities or steal personal information.

Freelancer.com appears to have online shopping features, it's important to know that the platform supports an extensive range of payment methods, making it convenient and easy to complete your transaction. The payment procedure on the website is also relatively simple and straightforward, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for buyers.

However ComplaintsBoard has detected that:

  • Despite a high level of trust, our investigation found issues with Freelancer.com's service, including poor customer service, lack of accountability, and responsibility to resolve complaints. Customers may face long wait times for responses, receive generic or unhelpful answers or no response at all. Only 22% of 16 complaints were resolved.
  • Freelancer.com's website seems to offer jobs or career advice. While this can be a helpful resource.
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Freelancer.com Baseless Privacy policy which leads to account suspensions

Hey, i created my account first on 2019 on freelancer.com, i doesn`t knew anything and they terminated my account then in 2021 i created a new account they still suspended my new account without any information also they only know to suspend user accounts and providing an automated email support which is the worst support i ever tried. Never gone use or suggest it to use as it will mentally create a trauma and make u feels hopeless...

Desired outcome: Get me any of my account reopen and allow me to work and get establishment of good support team and changes in their odd t&c

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Freelancer.com Freelancer protects scammer

Freelancer.com has for purpose to provide a protected site that links up clients with various online technical services.

Initially, I was impressed with freelancer.com. The instructions were clear and manageable. Three months later, I have been scammed and the management is offering no help to recover my lost money.

Complaint against Shabnam H. For Fraud

Shabnam ***@SHABNAM10AKTHER is a fake.

1. I came here to seek legal advice for two potential lawsuits. My project = Seeking legal advice for a possible loss of income lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
2. SH [abbr for Shabnam H.] made a bid for $25/hr. And she showed me three samples of her work. In reading the samples, I was impressed. Only later, on 12/8 did I discover that she did not prepare any of these samples. She had no legal training whatsoever.
3. At first our working relationship was cordial and productive. SH kept encouraging me saying, "I am making good progress on your Complaint." When I asked to see her work in progress, she tried to distract me. In the end, on two occasions, she refused to show me her work.
4. The first refusal is already erased. The second goes like this:

SH: I am marking that thing which change my me.
8:11 PM
Mills7: Makes no difference. Send what you have now and let me look at it. [My text is highlighted.]
8:11 PM

SH: Okay.Please advise me what you would like to change
8:12 PM
Mills7: For the third time, I say I was referring to the Complaint #2. Send what you have now and let me look at it.
8:13 PM

SH: Have turned on the track changes features for you to see the changes
8:13 PM
Mills7: For the fourth time: I want to see the Complaint #2 now.
8:15 PM
8:18 PM

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Mills7: For the fifth time: I want to see the Complaint #2 now.
8:18 PM

SH: Here I am doing development editing.you want me write down it again
8:19 PM
Mills7: Notice how you ignore my request. You did this three or four times earlier. I want to see it now PERIOD
8:20 PM

SH: Spend one hour improving my letter to the? It's your comment
8:20 PM
Mills7: This is not collaboration. I'm out of here. [I leave the chatroom.]
8:22 PM

SH: I am working on it.most of the time I can't follow exact time.

5. Notice that the English of SH is very stilted. This demonstrates that she could not have written the three samples that she showed me. I no longer have access to these samples since SH has removed them.

6. Here is a small section of the Complaint that SH prepared for me: [replacement words] and

Comes now the Plaintiff, Aaron Mills, and for her [his] cause of action against the Defendant, Sandy Eiynck would state:

1. The Plaintiff is the author of the book titled [entitled], THE DIDACHE, which has performed as a best-selling book over years, and continues to do so.

2. The Defendant is the Director of Finance and Operations of a publishing press by the name of Liturgical Press [hereafter collectively referred to as 'Seller'].

3. The Plaintiff had entered into an Agreement with the Seller to publish and sell his book, in return for an annual payment of Royalty to the Plaintiff.

4. As per the contractual arrangements in place, the Defendant was supposed to make timely royalty payment [payments] to the Plaintiff but they failed to do so, due to which the Plaintiff approached them [her] regarding the payment default. In response to his email, the Plaintiff was offered an explanation by the Staff Accountant for Liturgical Press, Lynn Tamm that the payment could not be made due to bank information available with the Defendant being incorrect.

7. In this small section, I count 18 errors. If I had submitted this Complaint, I would be recognized as someone nearly illiterate. Hence, the Complaint was useless to me. It would damage my reputation to present such a document to my adversaries.

8. In addition, SH was entirely unreliable when I faced an emergency. She submitted the Complaint at midnight of the due date = 12/7. I got up to look at her work. Since it was critical for me to send out her Complaint with my cover letter on 12/8, I asked her three times to agree upon a time to meet when we could discuss the complaint. Again, she used evasion. At the end, in frustration, I wrote: "I am suggesting that we meet at 9am your time tomorrow. If you cannot make it then, suggest another time" [transcribed from memory since it has already been erased].

9. SH did not show up. I left a message: "I was here. You were not here." Then I went out for a dental cleaning. When I returned, I asked her, "Why did you not show up." SH replied that her daily schedule is not fixed so she cannot keep appointments. In reply I wrote, "If this is the case, why did you not tell me this when I was scheduling this meeting." She had no response.

10. My suspicion is that SH refused to show me her work in progress and refused to meet with me to discuss her work for the simple reason that she did not do the work; hence, she was incapable of discussing it with me. She evidently has a legal ghostwriter who prepared the Complaint for her. SH, of course, will never admit this because it would expose her fraud.

11. The fraud perpetrated by SH left me in a terrible position. I discovered the fraud so late that it was impossible for me to begin afresh with a new legal consultant. My two lawsuits will suffer because of this fraud.

12. In addition to this well-rehearsed and deliberate fraud, SH managed to find another of my email addresses. How she was able to do so, I do not know. When I asked her to disclose how she was able to do this, she refused to tell me anything.

Here is the email that she sent me:

Create my complaint against Sandy Eiynck, Director of Finance and Operations, Liturgical Press

From Shabnam Akther Hira on [protected]:45
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Dear Aaron

It is with great sadness that I inform you that, after working hard for the past few days, I finished your first project, you paid me. But that payment has gone back to your account. I don't understand why this happened.Please check your account and contact the freelancer authority and please give me my first project payment.

Thanks!

I understand that this constitutes a serious infraction of freelancer regulations. I leave it to the administration to impose suitable penalties.
All the statements here are true, and I have recounted them to the best of my ability. Given the harm that I have suffered due to the deceptions of SH, I would ask that the administration impose a fine of $400 that would be deposited to my account.
Sincerely,
Mills7

On December 12th, I submitted the details of the fraud through the "Report User" procedures. When I received no response five days later, I submitted my "Report User" a second time. Nothing happened, so I used the online help links to find out why no action had been taken.
I was told that the "Report User" data was being examined and that the results were confidential. Furthermore, it was not even clear that any action had been taken or would ever be taken.
What I realized is that the freelancer managers had set up a system for reporting frauds but the one submitting the complaint would never know if or when the complaint was examined and what penalties (if any) had been imposed. I also realized that I was all alone in trying to recover monies that I had lost.

If I had to do it over again, I would have asked SH (a) to give evidence of prior training in preparing legal contracts and (b) to provide certified letters of reference verifying the quality of her legal work. The system of verification currently in place does none of these things.

As things now stand, I will lose $200-$400 and have wasted 35+ hours of my time trying to recover my losses.

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Freelancer.com Lack of straightforward communication & recruiter service

Recruiters agreeing to then intentionally not following a few simple specific important key requests related to the project communicated to them in plain language in face to face meetings. CS unreasonably slow to respond, when they do they dont provide solutions to the challenge posed, nor their name deapite requesting, requested a supervisor get involved zero reaponse after 4-5 days in the context of a time sensitive project. They know thats unacceptable obviously.

Desired outcome: Phone call with superviaor.

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Freelancer.com Account suspended/closed without any quotable reason!

I've been a freelancer since 2020. My experience throughout internet marketplaces were excellent until now. My 5* Rated freelancer account got closed without any reason. I've not broken any rules so far. Still they closed my account. I've provided every bit of documents they asked. Provide top notch services and earn a good reputation among my clients. I'm perfect to my clients still closeable, nothing but a piece of s* to freelancer.com .

The decision to close your account is final and irreversible. Any account that you will open in the future will be closed without advice. I appealed with all the documents to prove my identity, innocence but still those aren't enough. took my $900+ balance from my earning and debit card.

We offer no recourse or rebuttal for this penalty. Succeeding messages pertaining to the same concern will also be considered closed.

Claimed loss: $665+

Desired outcome: I want my hard earned money back.

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Freelancer.com Account suspended

Hi, I am Volodymyr from Ukraine and I have been working on the Freelancer platform for about a year, but a year ago or so my account was blocked, now I would like to continue working on Freelancer.

How do I submit a support ticket since I can't login to my Freelancer account.

I have already submitted "Reactivate My Account Form" here (https://www.freelancer.com/support/profile/can-i-reopen-my-closed-account), but never got a response.

Thank you in advance.

Desired outcome: Unsuspended account

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Hello everyone, My name is Rahul and i am a full time freelancer. I am totally dependent on freelancer for my earning. I am 21, software engineer and started freelancing 6 months ago. I completed my first project with my client and made 100 Euros in my account(account 1). Before my first withdrawl from freelancer.com , they suspended my account. When...

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Dear manager, I have discovered a major vulnerability that will affect the platform. First of all, please be patient and read my statement. I think this contains major vulnerabilities in technology and operational convenience. I accepted a job and the client asked me to help him with cryptocurrency. After I completed the first project, he repeatedly asked...

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Freelancer.com Payment not being released

Over four months ago I successfully carried out a project for a client on the Freelancer platform for a fee of $500. The client released this amount to the escrow account, but Freelancer has refused to release this payment to be due to 'security issues with the client account'.

They have tried to resolve these issues with the client but the client did not understand what was required (see screenshot of our conversation) and has since gone awol/left the platform.

I really need this money and on multiple occasions have spoken to staff at Freelancer, who offered me two options;

1. Wait for the client to respond.

2. Return the funds to the client and 'get paid another way'. Also they said if I went for this option I would get 3 months of 'pro membership' on freelancer (worth less than £30).

I am very upset by the time I have taken trying to resolve this, and the refusal of the company to release the funds I have duly earned.

Claimed loss: $500

Desired outcome: Release of the $500 already paid by client and held by the company

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Freelancer.com Your account has been temporarily suspended

I changed my phone number, they closed my account and asked for clarification on the ticket. They said: You must mention why my website is in Libya and your phone is in Egypt. I explained to them that I was on a trip to Libya, and my wife and I were working in Egypt, and I was now in Libya. That's why, but they say, "You have to respond to the ticket." How can I open it when my account is closed? I was very disappointed, but sadly my account has been closed. I have money on him

My account was closed on 11-11-2023

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2071979

Desired outcome: I want to restore my account

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My wife and I work on the freelance website on the same account. She is in Egypt and I am now in Libya. We changed the phone number because we no longer have it. I requested verification of my passport and ID, but my account has been closed.

Reminder number 2071979

My account was closed 11/11/2023

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Hello, all victims of freelance.com! Today 10.11.2023 in the morning I tried to log in to my freelancer.com account and saw that my account was closed without any warning from freelancer.com. Most probably they will say that I use several accounts. I am a virtual assistant and working for another freelancer, Ceren. She is from Turkey and I am from...

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Dear Ms Bryndis Henrikson Dear Mr Neil Katz Dear Customer Support Team Dear Ms Bryndis Henrikson My account [protected]@gmail.com was closed on 16 October 2023 and I didn't receive the latest payment that I withdrew on 14 October 2023. I wrote many emails to the Customer Support Team about my issue because I find that I have done nothing to violate the...

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My account is also got suspended without any intimation,It was happened on 4th Nov 2023, time 9AM.I was working there with full honesty and suddenly it got closed. I am not able to login into my account. I haven't done anything,Just completed a legit project and they closed my account.I am working from past 2 to 3 years and have been working honestly but suddenly my accounts gets closed.

Claimed loss: Account closed

Desired outcome: I want to get my account back active

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Dear Freelancer Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the sudden and unexplained closure of my Freelancer.com account. My Freelancer Username is [mairahabbasi1994] and Email is { [protected]@gmail.com }, and I have been an active and dedicated member of the Freelancer community...

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Freelancer.com Account suspension

My account close without knowing the reason. Freelancer didn't send any email regarding this. I wa trying hard to verify my identity because banks in lebanon doesn't provide home address on bank statement or on bank letter and bills in arabic language. After trying with many delivery receipts and western union receipt my account get suspended! Now my money gone ?! I have asked the buyer to refund his money and to send them by another way. Is this possible? What i should do ? 800$ gone!

My ticket:

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I was requesting for a withdrawal the sum of $240 and it was going to be processed at 12-13 oct 2023, but today 13oct suddenly my account got closed without any email or notification whatsoever. I emailed [protected]@freelancer.com and the reply was: "Upon checking, your withdrawal has been cancelled as your account was closed due to violating the Freelancer...

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My account: Dmitriy G. @KotDev I created an ad "Completely rewrite the site from php to REACT.JS" to which a wonderful expert in his field responded. He has been working and still working on the project for 23 days now. I recently sent him half of the money for the first part of the work he had to do. After a couple of days it turned out that he can not...

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Freelancer.com scam in the site

I just wanted to inform everybody that on the website you can be scammed from different guys. It happened to me with Mr. Moyes Peterson (from flexjobs) that asked me to pay a "linking tax" of 109€ to being paid, that is pretty funny; and with Mr. Michael Richard who asked me through his "payment director" to pay 50€ for the linking tax, and the 480€ to unlock the payment

So, guys, pay attention!

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The platform operates on a project-based system, where clients can either set a fixed price or opt for an hourly rate when seeking services. Freelancer.com also provides a contest feature, enabling clients to receive multiple submissions from different freelancers and only pay for the one they select.

For freelancers, the site offers an opportunity to showcase their portfolio, bid on projects, and build a reputation through client reviews and ratings. The platform includes a messaging system for communication between clients and freelancers, facilitating the discussion of project details and requirements.

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Security features on the platform include an escrow payment system, which holds funds until project milestones are met, and dispute resolution services to handle any issues that may arise between clients and freelancers. Freelancer.com aims to provide a comprehensive environment for outsourcing tasks and finding freelance work, accommodating a global user base with diverse skill sets.
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