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unsolicited translation test
Thread poster: Joan Berglund
Joan Berglund
Joan Berglund  Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 17:40
Member (2008)
French to English
Apr 14, 2008

I just received a translation test from an agency that I did not remember applying to. They had a very generic name, similar to but not exactly like a dozen other agencies on the Blue Board, with varying reputations. After looking through my sent mail, I determined I never contacted these guys for anything. The test had some very odd questions and rather poor grammar, so I decided it wasn't worth pursuing. Anyone else ever get something like this?
 
Carla Abdel Karim
Carla Abdel Karim
United Arab Emirates
Local time: 01:40
French to Arabic
+ ...
Yes Apr 14, 2008

I received a very similar email about 2 days ago.
I decided the best way to go with it is ignoring it.

Just keep track of the agencies you actually send your quotes to and usually deal with.

Cheers!

Carla.
 


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