I was looking online for a summer job to earn up some cash for college. I applied to a bunch of places and people but only got one that showed interest. This person told me they were out of the country in Qatar and needed someone to handle their affairs and run errands. She gave a list of excuses explaining how she couldn't use the phone to discuss things because she was deaf and what not but it would pay $300 a week which would greatly help me hop back into college so I accepted. The first thing she wanted me to do was deposit a check that she mailed me into my bank account and then transfer all but the amount I was to take as my pay and send it to Josh MacMillan in the Philippians. I thought it was suspicious so I asked the bank to confirm it was a legit check before I sent the money. Note, I DID NOT let the "employer" know what I was doing specifically. A few days later my bank called me telling me that the check was fake and I should contact the police. Thankfully I wasn't out any cash, but if I hadn't waited to see if the check was fake I would have been out $925.00 plus in trouble with the bank. Basically, If you are suspicious of a check then wait till your bank confirms that it is legit. Your employer should understand your concern.
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