Method for arbitrage in the online gig economy, where tasks from one freelance platform (Advego) are resold on other microtask platforms (Aviso, UNU, Seosprint) and promoted in Telegram service chat directories. The goal is to profit from the price difference between what Advego pays for a task and what can be charged on other platforms.
Breakdown of the Process:
1. Registering on Advego: The user signs up on Advego and picks up tasks from the “Yandex and Google reviews” section.
2. Copying Task Details: The instructions and task descriptions from Advego are copied.
3. Reposting on Other Platforms: The same task is created on microtask platforms (Aviso, UNU, Seosprint) with a small deposit of 100 RUB.
4. Promoting via Telegram Chats: Using the Catalog-Tegram website, users join Telegram service-related chats and post the task offers.
5. Managing Task Submissions: Workers complete tasks and provide proof (screenshots). The intermediary ensures they are first approved on Advego before paying workers.
6. Profit Mechanism: Advego pays 150-300 RUB per task, and by hiring cheaper workers via alternative platforms, the intermediary keeps around 50% of the profit.
Purpose and Risks:
This method is a form of task arbitrage, where tasks from one marketplace are resold on another for a lower cost. While not inherently illegal, it can lead to issues such as:
Account bans: Advego or other platforms may flag and ban accounts involved in arbitrage.
Ethical concerns: Task providers on Advego might not be aware that their requests are being outsourced to cheaper workers.
Payment risks: Delays in approvals or disputes over task completion could lead to financial losses.
The @CloudyCashBot reference suggests an additional service offering quick loans, likely targeting those engaging in this scheme who need initial capital to fund the balance required to post tasks.
