<prompt> Human: Hello reddit, yesterday I was contacted via text that my resume was forwarded my resume is available online so thats not a stretch to this guys department and he wanted to set up an online interview with this other guy. Within 15 minutes I was talking to someone on google hangouts and the interview had begun. It seemed legit, he gave me a brief history of the company, what they were looking for, and an overview of the dutiesresponsibilities. After that he asked me a series of simple questions, and then received my score within 15 minutes of my final answer.Apparently I was deemed a good fit and offered a position right there, within 30 minutes of texting. Heres where it gets very fishy. They sent me a check for 1900, and a VERY generic letter in order to purchase the software necessary to complete the job. Ive read up on check scams, but he wants me to use the money for myself so I dont know where the scam would come in.Sorry for the long winded overview, but now Im lying in bed with a check for 1959.99, and i have no idea what to do. EDIT: I just confronted him about the check and he copy pasted a long-winded response that contradicted previous answers he gave me always ask questions in the interview!! so I will cut ties. Should I report this to the authorities? There are two other companies, one russian, that are visibly connected in the letter and check. EDIT 2: The check is from a legitimate company, not sure if the check itself is legit but I am contacting the company to see what their role is in this.  <response>: 100 scam. They say its for software but they would be protecting themselves and saving money by buying multiple copies and sending you the keylogin details. Also no employer will send you a check asking you to use it immediately for company purposes its just not a thing 