Freelancer scam please help!

9 days back I awarded my project to a freelancer from India and told me add him on Skype so that we can discuss about project. 5 days passed he did some of the job and then asking me to send him 50% of the total money through bank transfer as he need it urgent and he needs to pay home rent. I said I cannot pay you via bank transfer but I can release initial milestone. He agreed and once he received the payment the other day he stopped responding. I contacted freelancer support they told me they…
Freelancer scam please help!

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