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Realized Scam Job too Late: What to do?
Unfortunately, I applied for a job not knowing it was a scam. They say they are sending funds to me to wire from Western Union. If those funds get here what should I do with them?
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 Whatever you receive, do not spend, wire, transfer, deposit or do anything else with it. Instead, talk to the detectives in your local police department or contact the nearest FBI office. If you receive a check from this employer, it will most certainly be fraudulent, and you don't want to have any responsibility for that. Take it to the police or FBI, instead.
Don't respond to any communication you receive from the employer. If you gave out any personal information, such as a bank account or credit/debit card number, talk to your bank about canceling those cards or accounts and opening new ones. If the scammers have your Social Security number, date of birth and/or street or mailing address, consider the risk of identity theft and think about placing an ID theft alert on your credit files with the major credit reporting agencies. Review the Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft resource page for guidance on preventing the misuse of your personal information.
Published on BankingQuestions.com 11/24/09
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