Work silo translation company [scam] Thread poster: Maha Abouel Soud
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As salam alykom
dear colleagues, did anyone work with Worksilo translation company? and how was the experience?
Thank you in advance!
| | | | Natalie 
Poland
Local time: 20:26
Member (2002)
English to Russian
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MODERATOR SITE LOCALIZER | | I want to ask the same question | Feb 11 |
So, are you proceeding the project from Worksilo or rejecting it?
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Dear Riana Pertiwi
as salam alykom
Please check the thread indicated by Natalie, they are scam, the thread has a lot of details, first i accepted the project, then when I received an email from the alleged bank asking me to deposit 200 Euo so they authorise my advanced payment, I got the point and of course blocked and reported them as scam, check the other thread has good details. We all should report them so that they would be classified as scam, and as such we deter harm for other... See more Dear Riana Pertiwi
as salam alykom
Please check the thread indicated by Natalie, they are scam, the thread has a lot of details, first i accepted the project, then when I received an email from the alleged bank asking me to deposit 200 Euo so they authorise my advanced payment, I got the point and of course blocked and reported them as scam, check the other thread has good details. We all should report them so that they would be classified as scam, and as such we deter harm for others, ▲ Collapse
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| It's indeed a scam (and I figured it out late) | Feb 17 |
Yes, it's definitely a scam.
My project was 'a movie script', 22.000+ words, something I always passionate about; hence I translated it without any suspicion.
It was just this afternoon that they sent me an "invoice" after I foolishly submitted my 40% of works. An amazing amount yet it just doesn't make sense if you compare the workload with the fee. Then, the notification for a "bank" pretending to be a legit one came, ask me to send €200 as a deposit.
... See more Yes, it's definitely a scam.
My project was 'a movie script', 22.000+ words, something I always passionate about; hence I translated it without any suspicion.
It was just this afternoon that they sent me an "invoice" after I foolishly submitted my 40% of works. An amazing amount yet it just doesn't make sense if you compare the workload with the fee. Then, the notification for a "bank" pretending to be a legit one came, ask me to send €200 as a deposit.
Just be careful! They pretended to be a legit project (sending you a contract, appeared to be from a legit law firm), but in the end, asking you to send them kind of huge deposit. Don't follow my path, foolishly spending my precious rest time to translate this scam. ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Warning: Scam Alert – Fraudulent Translation Project Requests | Feb 18 |
Dear Translator’s
I want to warn you about a scam targeting freelance translators. Scammers from Worksilo.org (email: [email protected]) are sending fake translation projects and later demanding payment before releasing your funds.
Typical red flags include:
✅ Unverified email addresses or vague company details.
✅ Requests for an upfront payment to "process" or "release" your payment.... See more Dear Translator’s
I want to warn you about a scam targeting freelance translators. Scammers from Worksilo.org (email: [email protected]) are sending fake translation projects and later demanding payment before releasing your funds.
Typical red flags include:
✅ Unverified email addresses or vague company details.
✅ Requests for an upfront payment to "process" or "release" your payment.
✅ Poorly written project details with unrealistic deadlines.
If you have this kind request, do not proceed with the payment. Always verify clients before accepting projects.
Stay safe! ▲ Collapse
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I received a similarly excellent offer from English into German, signed by Aleksandra Henderson. Payment: 5,500 pounds for about 15,200 words, only through bank transfer. Too good to be true.
It reminded me of another scam I avoided last year.
| | | | Rudy Lim
Indonesia
Local time: 01:26
English to Indonesian
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| Almost got me - Too good to be true | Feb 19 |
Their website information, where they just created recently:
- Worksilo (the company) created on 24 Jan 2025 -> Link
- Praetorium (the law firm) created on 24 Jan 2025 -> Link
- Unity Capital Finance (the payment company) c... See more Their website information, where they just created recently:
- Worksilo (the company) created on 24 Jan 2025 -> Link
- Praetorium (the law firm) created on 24 Jan 2025 -> Link
- Unity Capital Finance (the payment company) created on 18 Oct 2024 -> Link
I felt a bit strange when I received an email to transfer certain amount to their account.
Why then cannot transfer to me, but how come I can transfer to them? ▲ Collapse
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