<prompt> Human: So Im fully aware of the typical cash this check and send us back X amount scam, and Im fairly certain thats what this is, but Id like to be sure. I applied for a job on a website for an assistant position and got a response asking me to fill out some info like name, address, etc. No bank info or anything super personal like a bank number, SSN, etc. The person informed me Id be given my first task about a week later from the time I got the email, and I received a check for 3800. The check number, bank, etc are all legitimate and I made it clear I would not withdraw anything until the check has cleared, not just pending and the person was fine with that. Once that happens, they want me deduct 500 from the funds and then let her know and Ill be told what to do from there. Ive also been texting and emailing this person. Im 99.99 sure this is a scam, but her being ok with me waiting until it clears made me unsure because from my understanding, these scams work off the grace period in between a check being deposited and the funds actually being available. Any thoughts?  <response>: Its a scam. Checks clear before the money is 100 confirmed to be there. What possible logical reason is there to send you money and then ask for some back? 