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Worst Feed #1

Unity 2D Developer – Long-Term Team Member (Strict $5/hr Budget)

Trash score

98/100

Risky client signalsPoor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askLow hourly ceiling

We are looking for a talented, reliable Unity 2D Developer to join our team for a long-term relationship. We already have an active developer on the project, and we are expanding our team to accelerate development on our 2D top-down action game, Silent Knight....

In their own words

Rush language

...e-off gig. Once Silent Knight is successfully launched, our team will immediately transition into a continuous pipeline of upcoming games and applicati...

Price pressure

...paid position with a strict, non-negotiable budget of $5/hour. Please do not apply if your rate is higher than $5/hour, as we cannot accommodate higher bid...

Posted 1h ago · Mobile Development · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #2

Social Media Manager for Podcast Growth

Trash score

88/100

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

I need a social media manager to help grow my Instagram and LinkedIn presence 10X. I run a global podcast on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. The ideal candidate will have experience managing social media accounts, creating engaging content,...

What gave it away

Client signal

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Posted 1h ago · Digital Marketing · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #3

Part-Time Freelance Sales Representative

Trash score

81/100

Vague scopePoor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askPayment unverified

We are seeking a part-time freelance sales representative to support our sales efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales and customer service, and be comfortable communicating with clients via phone. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity f...

What gave it away

Client signal

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Posted 1h ago · Lead Generation & Telemarketing · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #4

Social Networking Website Developer

Trash score

76/100

Vague scopePoor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askPayment unverified

Seeking an experienced developer to build a complex social networking website that will eventually become an app. The project requires expertise in web development, PHP, and web design. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of social media platf...

What gave it away

Client signal

Payment method is not verified.

Posted 1h ago · Web & Mobile Design · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #5

Looking for a Claude Expert who can teach me advanced Claude code Capabilities

Trash score

74/100

Poor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askLow client hire rateTiny fixed budget

I want to learn Claude AI in depth — from fundamentals to advanced concepts — and I do not want to miss any important topic. I’m looking for a comprehensive learning roadmap that covers everything required to truly understand and work with Claude professionall...

What gave it away

The math

$30 fixed for roughly 100 hours of work.

Posted 1h ago · Web Development · Expert

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Worst Feed #6

Lead Copywriter & Ghostwriter for Personal Brand (Email, X & LinkedIn)

Trash score

72/100

Risky client signalsPoor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askPayment unverified

We're looking for an experienced copywriter to become the lead writer for Leo Grundström's personal brand and related projects. You'll be responsible for: Email copywriting X (Twitter) ghostwriting LinkedIn ghostwriting Announcement posts Instagram story seque...

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Price pressure

...2EbYJtKDQaZuC_4c5gsC5ox5u8fh4vtkbKhzEQa7dbVA/viewform ***** 🚨 PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DONT FILL OUT THE FORM FIRST 🚨

The math

$1,200 fixed for roughly 80 hours of work.

Client signal

Payment method is not verified.

Posted 1h ago · Content Writing · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #7

Property Sourcer for Bali Airbnb Arbitrage

Trash score

72/100

Risky client signalsPoor effort-to-rewardPayment unverifiedNo hiring history

I am expanding my Airbnb arbitrage business in Bali and looking for a proactive Virtual Assistant / Property Sourcer to help me find our next yearly rental villa. -Search for properties on local real estate websites and networks -Filter out properties that do...

What gave it away

Low ceiling

$5-$10/hr for an estimated 8 hours.

Client signal

Payment method is not verified.

Posted 1h ago · Virtual Assistance · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #8

Shopify Product Upload Specialist

Trash score

72/100

Risky client signalsPoor effort-to-rewardLow hourly ceilingBig scope, tiny budget

We are seeking a detail-oriented freelancer to upload products to our Shopify store using the Globos app. The ideal candidate will have experience with Shopify and be able to efficiently manage product listings. Responsibilities include uploading products, ens...

What gave it away

Low ceiling

$4-$5/hr for an estimated 15 hours.

Posted 1h ago · Ecommerce Development · Intermediate

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Worst Feed #9

Medical Records Retrieval Specialist | Manage 300-500 Requests | 80-120 Calls Daily

Trash score

71/100

Poor effort-to-rewardHigh-effort askLow hourly ceilingBig scope, tiny budget

IMPORTANT: This is a phone-intensive position. Candidates must be comfortable making 80-120 outbound calls per day while independently managing 300-500 active requests. DocuSwift Pro is seeking a full-time Remote Medical Records Retrieval Specialist (ROI Speci...

What gave it away

Low ceiling

$4-$5/hr for an estimated 160 hours.

Posted 1h ago · Virtual Assistance · Expert

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Worst Feed #10

Drafting Services for Construction Projects

Trash score

70/100

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

We are seeking a skilled drafter to assist with construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating detailed drawings and plans for various construction projects. Responsibilities include drafting architectural and engineering plans, co...

What gave it away

Client signal

Payment method is not verified.

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

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