I was offered a remote job after a short email interview. They've now sent me a check for $4,000 to buy office equipment. Is this a scam?

Since remote work has become a popular option, and one many employees prefer, work-from-home scams have increased. Find out ...
Yahoo Finance

A remote job sent a $4,000 check for office equipment after one email interview — experts explain how the scam works

Around 26% of workers in remote-capable jobs are exclusively remote, but many more want to work from home. Unfortunately, with high demand for jobs that avoid the morning commute, scams involving ...

The fake Alan Kohler interview that shows a type of scam that’s on the rise

The corporate regulator says bogus investment claims using sophisticated AI-generated images of famous Australians are ...
Wired

Scammer Payback Answers Scam Questions

Pierogi from Scammer Payback on YouTube joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about scams and scambaiting. Why do scammers ask victims to buy gift cards? What are some of the biggest ...
Forbes

10 Common Job Scams To Look Out For In 2025

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that from 2020 ...
Forbes

Why LinkedIn Scams Seem Convincing And How To Spot The Signs Early

LinkedIn has built its reputation as the world's most trusted professional network, with over 1.3 million members globally. Yet, LinkedIn scams have surged in recent years, with the platform detecting ...