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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Primary example

How this scam works

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    Step 1: You receive an unexpected text saying you were ‘selected’ for a flexible remote job with great pay.

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    Step 2: The texter claims to represent a known company (for example, a staffing agency or a big retailer) to look legitimate.

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    Step 3: They ask you to move the conversation to another number or app and skip any real interview.

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    Step 4: They request personal details (ID, bank info) or ask you to pay for training, deposits, or equipment—promising you’ll be reimbursed.

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    Step 5: In ‘task’ versions, they have you click, rate, or ‘boost’ products and then pressure you to put in your own money to unlock pay.

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    Step 6: Once money or information is sent, the scammer disappears or keeps demanding more.

✓ Do this

  • Look up the company and recruiter on your own—use the official website and phone number, not the one in the text.
  • Insist on a normal hiring process: application, interview, and company email address.
  • If you sent money or info, contact your bank right away, change passwords, and place a fraud alert or credit freeze.

✗ Avoid this

  • Don’t pay any fee for a job or ‘training.’ Real employers do not charge you to start work.
  • Don’t share your Social Security number, driver’s license, or bank details with strangers over text.
  • Don’t click links or download apps the texter recommends.
  • Don’t continue if the pay sounds unreal (hundreds per day for under two hours of work).

Quick tip: Verify independently

Don’t call numbers or click links in unexpected messages. Go directly to the company’s official site or app and contact support from there.

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