Job / Work-From-Home
Fake job offers requiring upfront fees, equipment purchases, or acting as a money mule.
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Internship Supplies Check Scam
A fraudulent internship scheme where scammers impersonate legitimate organizations or students, sending altered checks and demanding money back. Victims are tricked into revealing banking information and lose funds once the fake checks bounce.
Remote Job Offer Text from Fake Recruiter
Scammers send surprise texts pretending to be recruiters from well-known staffing firms or big stores. The message promises easy, part‑time remote work with very high daily pay and quick bonuses. Victims are pushed to reply by text, WhatsApp, or Telegram and are then coached into sharing personal details, paying “training/equipment” fees, or doing fake “tasks” that require deposits. No real job exists—the goal is to steal money or identity.
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