Fraud
Job offers that charge you to join
A genuine side job pays you. An offer that asks you to pay first, however it's worded, isn't work.
The usual requests
- Joining or activation fees before any work appears
- Training packages sold by the person offering the job
- Starter kits of equipment or stock bought from them
- Deposits to unlock tasks or withdraw earnings
- Forwarding money through your account, which can involve you in a crime
Signs before the request
Messages you didn't ask for, pay far above normal for simple tasks, contact only through private chat apps and pressure to decide quickly.
What to do
Don't pay or forward anything. Stop replying and report the account. If you've already paid, call your bank straight away and report it to the police or your country's fraud reporting service.
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