<prompt> Human: I really wish this didnt have to be my first post on Reddit but here goes. Over the summer I was looking for jobs on Craigslist and indeed, when I came across a listing for care taker. After 2 weeks of no response I received an email saying I had been chosen for the job. The next day I received a check in the mail for 2,400 via USPS mail and was told to deposit it into my account. Afterwards I was told to withdrawal 1,000 and pay the security deposit on an old ladys new apartment as she was flying in from out of state to live in Chicago. This shouldve been my first red flag but wanting to look good for my boss who went by Frank I got right to it and drove to the closest Wells Fargo and deposited the money into the account. Two days later today I called the bank to see why my account was in the negatives and why the check hasnt cleared and they told me the issuing bank was not going to honor the check and that it was returned. Ive since tried contacting Frank but its become obvious Ive been played. I know Im an idiot for falling for this so please spare me the hate, I am already breaking down at the fact of still being unemployed and now in debt to the bank. I would appreciate any advice and sense of direction. I have called Wells Fargo but they said they couldnt help me get the money back. I dont even know how to bring this up to my parents who were excited for me finally getting a job. tl;dr: got scammed for 1000 that I didnt have and I dont know if I can get it back.  <response>: Bottom line is you are probably out the money and a little smarter now. I am curious as to where you had to take the 1000 security deposit and to whom you paid it. That entity or person is part of the scam and you might want to bring this to the attention of your local law enforcement. 