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This is a version of Internship Supplies Check Scam.

Internship Supplies at SA Schools

Success Academy students were targeted with a fake internship promising a stipend for an iPad. Victims were directed to a Microsoft Form requesting banking details, then sent a blurry, tampered check. The scammer, posing as a student named “David Todd,” pressured victims to deposit the check and return money, becoming hostile when refused.

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What’s different in this version

These traits set this message apart from the usual pattern.

  1. Impersonated a real student account to distribute the scam

  2. Used a Microsoft Form to collect banking and personal details

  3. Promised an iPad stipend to appear credible

  4. Sent a blurry, altered check via email

  5. Pressured victims to send back funds and grew hostile when refused

How this scam works

  1. 1

    Scammer impersonates a trusted contact or legitimate company offering a remote internship.

  2. 2

    Victims are asked to provide personal and banking information through online forms.

  3. 3

    A fake or altered check is sent to the victim as an advance for 'supplies' or 'stipends.'

  4. 4

    Victim is pressured to deposit the check and send back a portion of the funds.

  5. 5

    The check bounces, leaving the victim responsible for the withdrawn money.

✓ Do this

  • Verify internships through official websites or LinkedIn before applying.
  • Insist on an interview or legitimate onboarding process.
  • Contact your bank immediately if you suspect you’ve deposited a fraudulent check.

✗ Avoid this

  • Do not deposit checks sent before any work is completed.
  • Do not share personal or banking information through unofficial forms.
  • Do not return funds or make purchases with money from a check you did not expect.

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