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The account of a freelancer working in TV production in “Brutal hours, tyrants and chest pains: a freelance producer on the reality of British TV” lays bare the harsh reality for many freelancers in the industry: unpaid overtime, disregard for personal time, and the constant threat of unemployment. But how can these often isolated and […]

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Scammers infiltrate “verified” freelance platform but that doesn’t mean freelancers get a refund https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/scammers-infiltrate-verified-freelance-platform-but-that-doesnt-mean-freelancers-get-a-refund/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scammers-infiltrate-verified-freelance-platform-but-that-doesnt-mean-freelancers-get-a-refund https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/scammers-infiltrate-verified-freelance-platform-but-that-doesnt-mean-freelancers-get-a-refund/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:25:53 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=23635

A recent TV news report coming out of the United States has highlighted a worrying trend in the freelance world: the emergence of fake accounts targeting paid freelance platforms. These fraudulent client accounts pose a significant threat to freelancers, potentially leading to scams, exploitation, and unpaid work. The report, “WARNING TO WORKERS: Fake accounts targeting […]

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