Fake Job on Instawork Tricked Me Into Sharing a Code

A bbb report about a impersonation scam that cost someone $700.0. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

He sent a message on the Instawork group chat in the app and pretended to be someone who had a business looking for employees. He claimed the pay would be $700 per week and he urgently needed people to start working. I reached out and he asked for my number, then sent me a link from Instawork about my availability for work. I entered my number, and he asked for a specific code. I entered it without knowing it's a scam. That's how he gets into your account and can potentially steal your money by having access to your bank accounts. Attached below is all the evidence I have.

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