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Scam Awareness & Client-Screening Guide — Freelancer Safety Project
Client / Platform: Personal initiative / Community posts Role: Researcher & Educator Duration: Jan 2025 — Apr 2025
Short description: Created a concise guide and message templates to help freelancers identify inbox scams, avoid sharing sensitive documents, and handle requests for ID or upfront payments safely.
Key achievements:
Wrote step-by-step screening checklist and message templates used by 500+ freelancers.
Helped reduce fraudulent engagements by educating users on red flags and safe payment workflows.
Skills & tools: Risk assessment, copywriting, community outreach, sample-message library.
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