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Worst Feed #1

Solidworks Expert

Trash score

96/100

Vague scopeRisky client signalsPoor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort ask

I am looking for : 1. Senior Frontend & Learning Platform Developer Responsible for building BLOOMI's learner-facing digital environment, including dashboards, courses, lessons, assessments, live learning, chat, coding environments and integration with the AI...

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Posted 1h ago · 3D Modeling & CAD · Expert

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Worst Feed #2

AI Chatbot Developer

Trash score

82/100

Poor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askPayment unverifiedNo hiring history

Looking for an AI Chatbot Developer, Fine Architects We need an experienced AI developer to build a smart, reliable chatbot for our architecture business. It should act as a virtual representative of the company answering FAQs, explaining our services, sharing...

What gave it away

The math

$5 fixed for roughly 60 hours of work.

Client signal

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Posted 1h ago · AI Apps & Integration · Entry level

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Worst Feed #3

Cold Calling for Branding Agency

Trash score

80/100

Poor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askPayment unverifiedNo hiring history

We need a freelancer to make cold calls to book meetings for our branding agency using a provided list. The ideal candidate should speak fluent English and be available during New York time zone hours. This is a part-time role focused on outreach, scheduling,...

What gave it away

Low ceiling

$6-$15/hr for an estimated 160 hours.

Client signal

Payment method is not verified.

Posted 1h ago · Lead Generation & Telemarketing · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #4

Shopify Website Development

Trash score

80/100

Poor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askPayment unverifiedNo hiring history

We need a freelancer to build a Shopify website for our business. The project includes setting up the store, customizing the theme, adding products, and ensuring the site is functional and easy to use. We’re looking for someone who can create a clean, professi...

What gave it away

Client signal

Payment method is not verified.

Posted 1h ago · Ecommerce Development · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #5

Social media PR expert

Trash score

79/100

Vague scopeRisky client signalsPoor effort-to-rewardLow hourly ceiling

Need social media expert for IT company branding and SEO

What gave it away

Low ceiling

$5-$6/hr.

Posted 1h ago · Marketing, PR & Brand Strategy · Expert

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Worst Feed #6

Job offer

Trash score

78/100

Vague scopePoor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askPayment unverified

Hello! Dear gasser my name is Mohamed Elbana. I am the owner of Aaa A Hvac and Plumbing in Little Rock Arkansas. I own also we fix OKC and I’m looking for a social media and marketing specialist within my hometown that can advance our social media presence and...

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Client signal

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Posted 1h ago · Video & Animation · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #7

Full-Stack Engineer / Technical Lead

Trash score

77/100

Poor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askBig scope, tiny budgetSenior ask, junior pay

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on AI Full-Stack Engineer / Technical Lead to join us initially as a part-time contractor. For the right candidate, this role has the potential to expand into a full-time position as our software and AI development needs gr...

In their own words

AI policing

...development workflows * AI-Assisted Development: Hands-on experience using AI coding agents and development tools such as Cursor, OpenAI Codex, and...

Posted 1h ago · Web Development · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #8

Your Go-To Real Estate Virtual Assistant & Creative Specialist

Trash score

77/100

Poor effort-to-rewardPayment unverifiedNo hiring historyLow hourly ceiling

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable **Executive Assistant & Real Estate Operations Coordinator** to provide both personal administrative support and assistance with real estate operations. The ideal candidate is a **fast learner,...

What gave it away

Low ceiling

$5-$7/hr for an estimated 10 hours.

Client signal

Payment method is not verified.

Posted 1h ago · Virtual Assistance · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #9

Short Form Video Editor

Trash score

74/100

Poor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askPayment unverifiedNo hiring history

I need 60 videos edited per month made on Capcut. The edits must include captions, a headline and cutting out deadspace

In their own words

Bulk output

I need 60 videos edited per month made on Capcut. The edits must include captions, a h...

Client signal

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Posted 1h ago · Video & Animation · Entry level

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Worst Feed #10

Wholesale cold call

Trash score

72/100

Poor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askPayment unverifiedNo hiring history

Real Estate Wholesale Cold Caller Needed Looking for an experienced cold caller to contact homeowners from my lead lists and identify motivated sellers. Requirements: * Real estate wholesaling/cold-calling experience * Fluent, clear English * Confident and con...

What gave it away

Client signal

Payment method is not verified.

Posted 1h ago · Lead Generation & Telemarketing · Intermediate

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