Hi, everyone,
While there have been some threads about different iterations of this scheme, I wanted to put together a single post with all the key information about an ongoing scam targeting translators and freelancers, which has been operating on many different platforms and using multiple fake and stolen identities.
🚨 Reported domains:
@worksilo.org | @skillclusterportal.org | @emmond.com | @hiregigs.org | @nextlinkagency.com | @noblepathlawfi... See more Hi, everyone,
While there have been some threads about different iterations of this scheme, I wanted to put together a single post with all the key information about an ongoing scam targeting translators and freelancers, which has been operating on many different platforms and using multiple fake and stolen identities.
🚨 Reported domains:
@worksilo.org | @skillclusterportal.org | @emmond.com | @hiregigs.org | @nextlinkagency.com | @noblepathlawfirm.com | @workspree.org | @translatorpub.com | @translationreport.org | @prolinguistreport.org | @craftedfreelancers.com | @xpertbizfreelancers.com | @get-freelance.com | @metalance.org | @skillsmosaic.org | mosaicppres.com | alfagramaediciones.com
🚨 How the scam works:
1️⃣ The scammer reaches out with a high-value project—often a large translation job (30-40 pages minimum), a movie script, or a dubbing project.
2️⃣ They pose as a real company by slightly altering legitimate domain names (e.g., @emmond.com to impersonate emond.ca, @alfagramaediciones.com to impersonate alfagrama.com.ar) or create a fake HR/freelance firm (e.g., SkillMosaic, ProLinguist, Crafted).
3️⃣ Once the project is "completed", they confirm payment but claim there is a problem (banking error, tax issue, transfer delay, etc.).
4️⃣ They direct the freelancer to a fake financial platform, where they can supposedly see their pending payment. The latest name used for this scam is "Prime Cashier".
5️⃣ To "release" the funds, the freelancer is asked to pay a fee—which can range from a small charge to hundreds of dollars.
6️⃣ Once the payment is made, the scammer disappears, and the funds were never real.
🔍 How to spot these scams:
✅ Too-good-to-be-true offers – Large, well-paid projects from unknown contacts are a red flag.
✅ Inconsistencies in communication – Poor grammar, generic names, and emails that don’t match official domains.
✅ Fake financial platforms – No real company will require you to “release” your own earnings via an unfamiliar banking website.
🔍 How to identify a fake website:
🔹 Look for missing company details – No legitimate business operates without a clear address, contact info, or online presence.
🔹 Search for reviews – If a company or financial site seems unfamiliar, search for it + “scam” or “reviews” to see what others say.
🔹 Verify HTTPS & security – While not foolproof, most scam sites lack proper encryption and have errors in their security certificates.
💡 Remember: If something feels off, take a moment to check! You can always ask in this forum or contact the ProZ team. We are here to help, and no question is too small when it comes to protecting yourself.
Stay safe and stay informed! ▲ Collapse
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