New Yorker Loses $20,000 in Fake Job Scam via Text Message

A New York resident lost approximately $20,000 after falling victim to a fake job offer scam that began with a text message. The fraud involved upfront payments for approving online ads on what appeared to be legitimate platforms connected to well-known brands.

By Jessica Wong Sun, May 17, 2026 at 1:35 AM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

New Yorker Loses $20,000 in Fake Job Scam via Text Message

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