Text Message Job Offer Scam

What It Looks Like

Hi! We saw your resume. Remote part-time job, earn $300 per day, flexible hours. Apply here today: [link removed]

The wording, amounts and company change, but the pattern stays the same.

How to Tell It's Fake

• Real employers don't text out of the blue with huge pay for little work.
• These “jobs” end with you paying them or moving stolen money.
• You never sent them a resume.

How to Check for Real

Real employers don't text strangers with high pay. Look up a company's careers page yourself. Never use the link or phone number in the message.

If You Already Tapped or Paid

1. Call your bank right away and ask them to stop or recall the payment. The sooner, the better the chance.
2. Don't send any more money, whatever they say.
3. If you gave your bank login, change your password and turn on two-step verification.

Acting in the first hour gives you the best chance of stopping charges.

Report It

• Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM). It goes to your phone carrier, who uses it to block the sender.
• Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
• Then delete it, and block the number.

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