09/01/2026
🚨 FRAUD ALERT: Fake Job Checks Are Making the Rounds
Looking for a work-from-home job? Be careful. Scammers are using fake job offers and fraudulent payroll checks to convince people to deposit a check, purchase equipment, and send money back.
Here’s the red flag: A legitimate employer will not send you a check and ask you to send money back.
If you receive a check from a potential employer:
❌ Don’t deposit it based on their instructions.
❌ Don’t send money back.
❌ Don’t purchase gift cards, send a wire transfer, or use cryptocurrency.
✅ Stop, verify the employer, and contact UTFCU if you’re unsure.
We’re seeing this scam, and we want you to know what to watch for.
👉 Learn how job scams work, spot the warning signs, and protect yourself:
Read the full blog: Job Scam Alert: Don’t Let a Fake Paycheck Cost You
https://hubs.la/Q04w51ph0
Learn how work-from-home job scams use fake checks to steal money, how to spot red flags, and how to protect yourself from fraud.