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Thread poster: Vicky wu
Vicky wu
Vicky wu  Identity Verified
Indonesia
Local time: 02:01
Member (2020)
English to Indonesian
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May 27, 2020

Hi,

Does anybody has ever worked with this company? I received their project via ProZ notification but there is no LWA on Blue Board, also they are using Gmail account which is [email protected] for contact method. The project is a huge one, so I think it's better for me to confirm beforehand. Thank you.
 
Kevin Fulton
Kevin Fulton  Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 15:01
German to English
Potential fraud May 28, 2020

A quick Google check indicates a company called "Global Translation Equipment", which apparently supplies equipment for interpreters. However they do not provide en e-mail address on the web page which is a subset of a marketing company. No serious contact details such as telephone number are provided. Exercise caution!

Jorge Payan
Vicky wu
Adam Warren
 
Vicky wu
Vicky wu  Identity Verified
Indonesia
Local time: 02:01
Member (2020)
English to Indonesian
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Thanks May 28, 2020

Thank you, Kevin. I find it suspicious too, without signing NDA, PO, they just directly ask me to do the translation. Guess I did the right thing to ask here first.
 
Adam Warren
Adam Warren  Identity Verified
France
Local time: 21:01
Member (2005)
French to English
Their English is rickety in a number of instances May 28, 2020

So their claim to apply a "rigid" [sic] quality policy rings somewhat hollow. I would steer clear of them, Vicky. And I hope sounder opportunities come your way soon. Keep well, and in good heart.
 
Vicky wu
Vicky wu  Identity Verified
Indonesia
Local time: 02:01
Member (2020)
English to Indonesian
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Thanks IanDhu May 28, 2020

Thank you for the insight, IanDhu. They did not reply to my email anymore since I confront them. I always believed there will be another opportunity for me. May God richly bless us all. Stay safe.
 


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