Description

I was offered a job position as a data entry clerk through the company to work remotely. I was contacting the "hiring manager" via Microsoft Teams. It seemed legitimate until I deposited the check that was sent to me by the company to be used as funds for my work equipment. After depositing the check I was then asked to Zelle the money to a vendor to pay for the equipment. The vendor's Zelle account was not of a business or anything, but was a personal one. My bank called to warn me of this likely scam. When I expressed my concerns to the hiring manager, he kept telling me it was fine and to not worry and just send the money. This raised even more suspicion. I gave this company all of my personal information including social, address, and bank information thinking I was sending real documentation to begin a job.