Online scams may offer employment or ask you to do certain tasks as bait in order to steal money or your identity.
The first message may seem legitimate, but follow-up emails tend to include a variety of red flags.
By falling for an online scam, you could unknowingly break the law. Your actions may include money laundering or credit card fraud.
These messages continue to evolve.
If the job seems too good to be true, it is likely is a scam. A good question to ask is: Why would someone pay me this much to do something they could do themselves?
* You may be able to turn this into a positive. Tell them that you researched the company and are interested in working for them. Ask the HR person how you can apply for a position.
If you think you fell for a scam, protect yourself by stopping any further communication.
The criminal may threaten you or use your identity for another scam.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0243-job-scams
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