10 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
10 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Is there a way around the 'phone verification' on elance?

by steadypay
7 replies
Elance is proving an annoying little ass so gain access to- excuse the pun. 1st the exam now phone number.

I hate giving out my number at the best of times and don't wanna be dishing it out to services I haven't tried yet especially as they 'slip in' to the conditions at the end that they may call at random times for market research.

I'll do it if I have to but would prefer a workaround.
#elance #phone #verification
  • Profile picture of the author CyberSorcerer
    I have a rule for my phone, seeing that I never use a phone because I do most of my communication through Skype with my business partners, etc.

    I'm on oDesk, Elance, and vWorker and I give out my phone number. But, I have a standing rule, NON-NEGOTIABLE, I DO NOT answer my phone if the number comes up 'blocked', 'private', or isn't in my contacts.

    For businesses, partners, etc I always add their numbers to my contact list so it shows when they call. So I just give Elance my number but sense I don't have a number to add them to my contacts, I'll NEVER answer one of there calls, PERIOD!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3429812].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author steadypay
    yes I generally follow the same no answering protocol.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3429938].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      The only time I give out my phone number is if I will be earning from the site I am signing up for.

      If they are going to pay me for services - I don't mind giving my phone number. I've never been called by elance except once when I requested it.

      kay
      Signature
      Saving one dog will not change the world - but the world changes forever for that one dog
      ***
      Live life like someone left the gate open
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3430074].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author steadypay
        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

        The only time I give out my phone number is if I will be earning from the site I am signing up for.

        If they are going to pay me for services - I don't mind giving my phone number. I've never been called by elance except once when I requested it.

        kay
        Ye I was just then thinking about it in terms of cost-benefit.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3430157].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Steven Carl Kelly
    I have about 30 phone numbers, so I just give out one of those.
    Signature
    Read this SURPRISING REPORT Before You Buy ANY WSO! Click Here
    FREE REPORT: Split Test Your Landing Pages the Easy Way
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3430114].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Izesta
      Originally Posted by Steven Carl Kelly View Post

      I have about 30 phone numbers, so I just give out one of those.
      I have a few numbers to choose from too. Everyone should at least have a Google Voice number, or 2 or 3. Helps a lot.When I feel I do not need to hear from whoever it is but they are mandating a number, I give either them an internet fax number and they can ring that number all they want, or I just make up a number.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3776486].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author hireseowriters
    Since you work exclusively through workroom message board, giving your phone number for verification is harmless.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4405927].message }}

Trending Topics