Re[2]: Scam Translation Agency
Thank you so much for sharing your experience — that sounds like a textbook scam, and your post will definitely help others avoid falling into the same trap.
What you described is unfortunately becoming more common in the freelance and language services industry. A legitimate Translation Service would never ask you to open a bank account just to receive payment, nor would they demand any sort of fee (like a $250 SWIFT API code) to transfer your earnings.
Real clients and agencies operate with transparent payment methods — typically via bank transfer, PayPal, or trusted invoicing platforms — and never through suspicious third-party banking schemes.
To fellow translators and linguists reading this: always verify the legitimacy of a new client. Red flags include:
Unusually high rates that seem too good to be true
Requests to use obscure or unfamiliar banking services
Payments that require you to send money in order to receive it
Poorly written contracts or lack of official documentation
At Globibo, we take ethical hiring and project management seriously. If you’re ever unsure about a potential client, feel free to reach out or compare with how a professional Translation Service operates.
Thanks again for speaking out — you likely just saved someone else from the same situation.
Stay safe out there, everyone.
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