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Fake job offers requiring upfront fees, equipment purchases, or acting as a money mule.
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Fake Fiverr Payout Page Asking for Card Details
A copy of the Fiverr website tells a freelancer that a buyer has already paid for an order and that the money is waiting. To release it, the page says you must verify a bank card. A support chat opens by itself and repeats the request, and only a bank card is accepted. The card step happens on a second website, which asks for the card number, expiry date and security code. The page is not Fiverr, and anything typed into it does not reach Fiverr. Being paid never requires your card number or security code.
Fake Job Offer Demanding Personal Documents
Scammers pretend to be recruiters or staffing agencies offering attractive job opportunities, work visa sponsorships, or H1B transfer help. They send professional-looking emails that promise easy hiring, no fees, or exclusive project roles. Early in the conversation, victims are asked to provide a long list of sensitive documents, such as a resume, passport copy, Social Security Number, visa papers, and even driver’s license photos. These details are often used for identity theft, fraud, or to create fake profiles to scam others.
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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