Risk Level: Medium
Victim is “hired” quickly and sent a fake check to buy equipment.
Scammers offer a remote job with little screening, send a check, and instruct the victim to buy equipment from a preferred vendor. The check later bounces.
Fast hire, interview by text only, fake check, request to forward money, unofficial email domain.
Research the employer, verify the domain, and never deposit checks to purchase equipment for a new employer.