How to Report Someone on Upwork

Why Report Someone?

Firstly, it is crucial to understand that Upwork is a professional freelancing platform designed to provide a safe and beneficial environment for both freelancers and clients. If a user violates the Upwork’s terms of service and guidelines, then it becomes necessary to report them to the Upwork team for appropriate action.

How to Report a Job or Client

• Go to the job post that you find suspicious or that violates Upwork’s terms.
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Here, you will see a ‘Flag as inappropriate‘ link.
• Click on the link to submit a report. Select your reason for reporting the job from the options provided.
• Click on the ‘Submit‘ button.

It is worthwhile noting that Upwork reviews each report on a case-by-case basis.

How to Report a Message

• Go to the message you want to report.
• Click on the three dots (ellipsis) in the top right corner of the message box.
• Select ‘Flag as inappropriate‘ from the options.
• Choose a reason for reporting the message from the list and then click on ‘Submit‘.

After Submitting a Report

After reporting a user, Upwork’s security team will review your report and take the necessary actions. Please note that for privacy reasons, Upwork may not disclose the result of their investigation.

Important Note:

Remember that you should only report a user or job post if they are genuinely violating the guidelines or doing something inappropriate. Abuse of the reporting mechanism can also lead to penalties. Always ensure you communicate effectively and professionally with other Upwork users to avoid misunderstandings.

Considerations:

Please remain patient once you have submitted a complaint, as it may take some time for Upwork’s team to process and handle your issue properly.