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6 Ways to Protect Yourself from Fake Freelance Jobs

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Fake jobs are everywhere—and freelancing sites are no exception. As we all know, if you're looking for work online, you'll find plenty of opportunities to take on freelance projects. However, this doesn't necessarily mean you should jump at the first opportunity you come across. Why? Because many of those opportunities turn out to be fake. But how can you spot a scammer from a legitimate job posting? If you are a first-time work-from-home freelancer, this article is for you. I've compiled a list of five red flags that will let you know if you are about to sign up for a scam job. Let's take a look at them now. Telltale signs that a job is a scam Most of the online platforms that offer paid jobs offer legitimate paying jobs. There are legitimate clients out there with business problems that can only be solved with the help of a freelancer.  However, in between these legitimate jobs, hide a sinister world of scammers who look for people like you and me to take ad

7 Ways to Avoid Hurting your Reputation as a Freelancer

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If you want to succeed as a freelancer, you must avoid falling into traps that are too easy to fall into when you're just starting. When you're thinking about earning money as a freelancer because bills are due, you need to put food on the table, or you have medical bills, reputation isn't the most important thing on your mind. After all, what could you lose, right?  Here is a short answer:  You can lose everything if you don't build a good reputation. The best way to protect yourself is to get a good reputation. Here are seven ways you can avoid hurting your reputation as a freelancer 1. Freelancing is a business venture Like any other business, you must manage your freelancing endeavour carefully. There is much competition in this market. You need to get an excellent online reputation like any other business. Otherwise, you might be missing out on clients. Would you do business with someone with a poor reputation? No, right? If you don't protect your