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Freelancer Claims Founder Refused to Pay Rs 50,000 for LinkedIn Work, Sparks Online Debate
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Moneycontrol•02-10-2026, 09:42
Freelancer Claims Founder Refused to Pay Rs 50,000 for LinkedIn Work, Sparks Online Debate
- •Marketing freelancer Krupa Kotecha alleged on X that a founder failed to pay her Rs 50,000 for a three-month LinkedIn branding contract.
- •Kotecha stated she trusted the client and did not ask for an advance payment, but the contract was abruptly terminated in the second month, and she was blocked.
- •She shared screenshots and proofs of work completed, seeking advice from other users on how to proceed.
- •Users suggested making the dispute public on professional platforms, sharing evidence, and pursuing legal remedies like sending a legal notice.
- •The incident also sparked a debate among users regarding the pricing of personal branding services, with some expressing surprise at the Rs 50,000 fee.
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Marketing freelancer Krupa Kotecha shared on X that she entered into a three-month contract to manage a startup founder's LinkedIn profile for Rs 50,000, but the founder abruptly terminated the arrangement during the second month and blocked her without paying.
Online users suggested that Kotecha make the dispute public and share her evidence on professional platforms, or issue a formal legal notice through a lawyer friend if she possesses written confirmation like emails or WhatsApp messages.
The controversy sparked a broader debate about pricing, with several users expressing surprise that founders would spend as much as Rs 50,000 for LinkedIn profile building and content strategy services.
