Robert Half text job offer $250–$500/day for 90 minutes (Costco/Sam’s Club)

Text claims to be from “Lyra” at Robert Half, offering a remote, part‑time job helping brands like Costco and Sam’s Club with “product visibility.” It promises $250–$500 per day for only 90 minutes of work, a $600 lump sum after three days of “probation,” free training, and generous paid leave. The message instructs the recipient to text a different number for details. This is a classic fake recruiter pitch using famous company names and unrealistic pay to lure victims.

What’s different in this version

These traits set this message apart from the usual pattern.

Impersonates Robert Half to appear credible.
Name-drops Costco and Sam’s Club to build trust.
Claims huge pay for 90 minutes/day and promises a $600 lump sum after three days.
Pushes the victim to text a different phone number than the sender.
Mentions 35 open positions and paid leave without an interview—unrealistic for a part-time role.
Uses iMessage/SMS to start the contact rather than official company channels.

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).

Verbatim excerpts from the scam

Exact lines from emails or messages—searchable text so you can compare wording.

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"Hi,I'm Lyra from the Robert Half recruitment team. We came across your profile on multiple job platforms and believe you are a great fit for our current remote part-time position. This role is responsible for assisting companies such as Costco and Sam’s Club to enhance product visibility and customer engagement. The working hours are very flexible—only 90 minutes per day, 4 days a week. You can work from anywhere, with a daily pay ranging from $250 to $500. During the probation period, the basic salary of $600 will be paid in a lump sum after three days. We provide free training, as well as 15 to 20 days of paid annual leave and all standard holidays. There are currently 35 open positions. If you are interested in joining us, please send a text message to 2026511350 for more information Note: You must be at least 25 years old and responsible."