<prompt> Human: First time poster! the title says, i almost got myself into a really bad situation. Thank god I didnt. Little backstory;I really never thought I would fall for any scams of any sort, not the Steve jobs of my generation by any means. I was online looking around for a second side job for some extra money on the side, noticed a ad for a secret shopper, I applied and never thought about it again. fast forward 2 months received a text asking if I wanted to continue my application, damn right ! I provided my address as I was requested to do so for verification purposes. So I did. I only gave my mailing address no SIN or hard identification I was told I was accepted, I was pleased. I was just then told I was to receive a check in the mail to start my surveys of banks,stores all the sort. Stupid me still never really thought a scam could be in place, it wasnt until I went to work and had mentioned my soon to be side job, that something didnt sound right about receiving a 4,990 check via mail. Once I said it out loud it really sounded fishy. So here I am reddit asking for help, I have all the emails. I did not save the text, I also have the check. Im just curious what would happen if I cashed the check I wouldnt as I was not asked to send back any money , however I was requested to take a picture of the deposit slip. Thank youedit: sorry for layout still figuring out how to use this iPad lol  <response>: The deposit slip has your account number on it. 