Can you help me if this is legit upwork job?
I applied for a data entry job on Upwork, and the client asked me to communicate via WhatsApp. They said all instructions, discussions, and completed work should be handled and submitted through WhatsApp, and that payment would be made via direct bank transfer.
When I asked if we could first create and confirm a contract on Upwork and process the payment through Upwork for protection, the client told me that this is a “private task” and that everything would be handled through WhatsApp instead.
The client’s payment method and phone number are verified on Upwork, but the account was only created recently. The pay offered is also quite high for a data entry project.
Does this sound legitimate, or are these red flags that I should be concerned about? Any advice from experienced freelancers would be greatly appreciated.