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While I was not scammed myself because I knew right away that it was a scam, I did receive a text message that sounded too good to be true. I knew it was something I wasn't going to go with, and to be more certain of it, I looked up the information from the text, and just as I suspected, there was nothing matching, raising nothing but red flags. Below is the text message I received: "Hi! This is Megan Parker from Artisan Talent. I’m reaching out to share a popular online part-time opportunity that has generated a lot of interest. We’re looking for part-time remote assistants aged 21 or older who can earn $250–$500 per day, with a guaranteed $1,000 base every 4 working days. This is a fully remote online role — the schedule is completely flexible, and we provide full training. Your role will be to assist merchants by updating listings and improving visibility, helping to drive more customer bookings. We also offer 15–20 days of paid vacation each year, along with standard leave benefits. We currently have a limited number of positions available. To apply, simply text “Yes” and your name to 7********* and we’ll send you the full details." I wanted to share this with people to spread awareness just in case they also receive a similar text message. These scams are known to change aliases, email addresses, and/or company names to portray themselves as more "legitimate" to those who may not see it as illegitimate at first glance. Rule of thumb: If it's too good to be true, they are likely trying to scam you.