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on 7/20/23Hello there! That's a scam; do not pay them. Users on our platform are never required to settle any kind of fee or security deposit to start/finish the project. In this regard, it would be best that you refrain from communicating with the user and any user outside our platform as it is also a violation, and report them to us.
Freelancer Scams: 10 Red Flags and Warning Signs
https://www.freelancer.com/community/articles/freelancer-scams-10-red-flags-and-warning-signs