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It seems odd of them if they don't discuss things in public forums why they are on this public forum discussing the matter. I just went through the same crap with them. They stole my money and then when you ask for it back they demand identification. They oddly enough never ask for identification when they take your money. People should only give this company identification when they do the same thing; let them send photo identification to us.

They picked on the wrong guy with me since unlike alot of people I do have good legal representation and if they want to play games because they are in the land down under; let the games begin with your legal@ email... you guys are joke.

Hi,

I have been a user of Freelancer.com and other Freelancing sites for a while.
The one I was the most disappointed with was Freelancer.com as, like many other users, most of my money got stocked on the site , whatever actions you take, Freelancer.com collect a %  fee:

-Your bid has been accepted? Bang! They charge you on an amount fixed by the employer that has not been even paid yet...
-You want to transfer your money to your bank account? Verifying the account takes ages and they take a % fee
-You want to add money to your account? They take a % fee, whatever the payment method you select...

As a result, and, as I am myself a former Freelancer, I decided to work on an alternative solution to this type of sites by leveraging the power of social network.

I thus contributed to the creation of Alatask, a Facebook application that put into contact Task posters and Task bidders around the world.

The advantage compared with Freelancer.com and other suppliers is that Alatask is benefiting from the power of social networks (increase trust between participants) and is not taking any fees from the post taskers and bidders.

I hope you will try it and let me know what you think of it and how it could be improved!

Thanks,
Astrid

Freelancer.com is a SCAM! FRAUD! Stay Away From freelancer.com if You
Value Your Money.

I agree with the views of Tim.
I am in a similar situation to his.
On September 26, my account was limited.
Ever since September 29, I sent according to their requests for verification 5x copies of the following documents:
1) valid ID card issued by a Member State of the European Union
2) valid Driving license issued by a Member State of the European Union
3) officially released and signed with the bank statement balance on my personal account of a branch of an international bank of which I am a customer
4) Official invoice issued in my name for the services offered by a mobile operator with international reputation
5) Several pages of explanations
Despite all this, my account is still limited.
I contacted the administrator of a Facebook page freelanser.com asking for help,
I was forwarded back to support desk and Verification centre
and again after my repeated requests, access remains limited and I can not withdraw the money that I spent with my honest labor.
Why is this happening, why this company  blackmail customers to provide personal information in exchange of the money earned ,
why this company keeps money, not the owner, but at the same time charge a fee for service
I have many more questions.
But overall I want they to lift my account  limitations  and  explain on what grounds violated several civil rights and collect personal data, and how they store it and use.

Thanks

Thank you for completing the ID verification process. Your account has had its restrictions removed.

I'm sorry to say this but these guys are the cruelest people I've met. Photo ID + drivers licnese + verification code and that's still not good for them. Do yourselves a favor folks and stay away from this scammy site..

In case you think this is an anamalee - think again...

Here's some other folks fussing about Freelancer.com

http://read2learn.net/freelancer-com-scam-2012/

http://expertscolumn.com/content/freelancercom-review-suspending-accounts-money-good-policy

[on this page ALONE there are 25-50 comments from people who think Freelancer.com is a scam]

[main article states that freelancer is a scam. Plus there's half dozen to a dozen comments which agree to that statement on that thread alone]

On the site(((REDACTED))) there's about a half dozen threads (and ENDLESS COMMENTS) about how freelancer scammed these people - one way or another. But usually by suspending account right before first withdrawal.

http://www.reviewopedia.com/freelancer-com-reviews?sort=high_rated

Out of about 14 reviews - a DOZEN of them say that freelancer stole their money. Overall rating? LESS than 2. (where 5 I the best and 1 is the worst).

http://getahindu.blogspot.com/2012/08/can-freelancer.html?m=1

These are just a small portion of posts. There are many more.


CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.

Hello

I have uploaded photo ID and Drivers license so far I hear nothing from the company. My account is still suspended. Pls people - do yourself a favor a stay far away from this company. Who ever heard of such a thing - drivers license and photo ID (NOT EXPIRED) shouldn't be enough for verification? For a little freelancer site? Complete scam people! Stay away!

Incorrect. "Tim from Brooklyn" has supplied a single expired driver's license from "Avi" and has been emailing us from "Mike".

If you're going to be posting on RipOffReport you should be using your real name.

What this guy from freelancer says isn't true I have submitted Photo ID AND Drivers License and they are asking for more! They don't even have a phone number on the website and they want MORE than my photo ID (goverment issued of course) AND drivers license. These people are crooks! Stay away!

We appreciate your feedback about freelancer.com

In this circumstance the user is refusing to complete our requirements for verification of their identity.

Please note that we do not respond to customer issues on public forums. If you would like to contact us directly our Support Team are available 24/7 here or email customer-support@freelancer.com. 

If your complaint is regarding a legal or compliance issue you can email legal@freelancer.com or write to us at PO Box 1121, Double Bay NSW 1360, AUSTRALIA.

Regards
Freelancer Support Team