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I was contacted about a job listing I had applied for. I was asked to provide broad information promising the company would send a check to cover expenses for equipment that I would need to purchase from their vendor which raised a red flag. I have included the body of the email sent to me below. Dear , Welcome aboard! We’re thrilled to have you join us as Administrative Assistant and look forward to the expertise and insights you’ll bring to our team. 1. Pre-Start Preparation Prior to your first day, you will receive an onboarding schedule and role-specific training materials from our certified partner. On Day 1, you will: Complete a brief proficiency assessment Meet with your manager to review your assessment results and finalize any outstanding documentation 2. Required Equipment & Software To ensure you’re fully equipped from the start, please acquire the following items exclusively through our approved supplier: Workstation: High-performance computer (minimum 16 GB RAM, Intel i7 or equivalent) Licensed Software: DTA application suite Access Credentials: Cloud Storage, Microsoft Team Communication Tools: Headset Microphone 3. Funding & Next Steps We will issue a check for $3,950, covering equipment purchase, training program fees, and first week’s training compensation ($450). Once the check has cleared, you will receive detailed instructions for placing your order. Our independent supplier will then send an invoice outlining available options and payment instructions. To proceed, please reply with: Full name (exactly as it should appear on the check) Mobile phone number Complete mailing address A member of our onboarding team will contact you to confirm delivery details and schedule your training sessions. If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way and are excited to see you thrive in your new role. Sincerely, Lindsey Meyer Talent Sourcer at Lowe's Companies, Inc [email protected]