Got sent $343.05 by some virtual company for “fieldwork prep.” Then I was contacted by the person who said to send that money directly to him instead of returning it to the account it came from. The number I was contacted from is exactly one number off from mine.
I contacted Venmo; the convo is in the pictures. I've never been told to keep money that wasn't mine. I totally understand the disbursement claim rules, but I don't understand where to go from here. I still feel like I'm being scammed.
Am I being too cautious? Where am I supposed to go from here?
Here's the text I received: “Hi, I'm Robert. I accidentally sent my $343.05 Fieldwork payout to you. I'm unemployed and this is my only income—it's vital I get it back. Please "Pay" the request I sent. If you're worried about security, ask Venmo to reverse it. Thank you for your honesty!”