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A "boss" sends you a check to deposit and asks you to send some back. What happens?

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  1. The check bounces and you owe the bank
  2. The boss pays you extra
  3. The bank covers it forever

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References

  1. FTC: Job scams consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. FTC: How to avoid a scam consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scam Checked 2026-10-10.

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