Phishing Scam Warning - $1970.0 Lost

A bbb report about a phishing scam that cost someone $1970.0. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

Employment- Employment Solicitation Scam - AT&T Impostor. Contacted by Stacey Jordan from AT&T about job as customer service representative. Asked to fill out forms (application and questions). Emailed back after a few days stating got the position and asked to fill out contract to accept position and other form for what bank I used (did not ask for account number). They then proceeded to send an echeck to be deposited as a partial payment for equipment needed. Deposited check in good faith. Contacted by my bank 2 days later and told the check is no good (the credit union on check could not be verified)

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