Beware of fake job invites outside the platform

[etfs]

A classic scam: Someone invites you to a project, then pushes you to “continue the interview on Telegram/WhatsApp.”
Once you're off-platform, they hit you with fake checks, ID phishing, or contract scams.
If a client forces off-platform communication too early, walk away.
Protect your identity — and your cash.

[Nahid Hossen]

Scammers often push freelancers off-platform to avoid detection.

[Rimon Khan]

If a client insists on moving to “private chat,” it’s a red flag.