Employment scams may ask victims to pay for equipment, training or background checks, or to move funds as a supposed payroll task. Both patterns create distinct evidence sets.
Save job ads, offer letters, onboarding portals, payment instructions and any checks or transfers you were asked to deposit and forward. Those forwarding requests can indicate mule recruitment.
If you forwarded funds, notify your bank immediately and preserve both inbound and outbound transaction records. Early notice may affect how receiving institutions triage the activity.
Report the recruiting accounts and websites with URLs and handles intact. Counsel reviewing options will need the employment pretext and the payment mechanics in one chronology.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information only. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee recovery in any matter.