<prompt> Human: Hello, guys. Ill spare you guys a long intro. Ive been involved in a phishing scam since 7-13-18.A guy sent me and some other students an email saying that he needs a PA while hes away in Australia. I replied to his email and he asked for my phone number, address, name, and alternate email.My first task was to print an e-check. He told me to buy a printer and business checks because I would be printing a lot. He sent me a check of 950 dollars and I deposited it into my bank. He then told me to buy 1000 worth of iTunes cards and send it to him.The very next day, he sent me another e-check of 4999. He told me to deduct the printer, business checks, and personal payment of 620 for myself. He asked to buy 2000 worth of iTunes cards and I sent them all to him. I caught on later when I looked for his name online and the department where he worked. I didnt find anything on this guy. He then asked me to fill out an expense report. I didnt own Office, so I called my dad and we talked about my internship. He then told me that I was in a phishing scam.My question is what should I do? Im worried about the 3000 I spent and how he can bounce the checks soon. Im barely getting by and this could dig a deeper hole for me.Ive already filed a report to the FBI, will go to my local police department on Monday, and told my bank about my issue. The lady I spoke to from my bank said that I shouldnt worry because its already in process. The last check I deposited is on hold.Please let me know if anything is vague or needs more explanation.Edit 7-15-18, 9: :I talked to an Apple employee last night. He told me that he could only void one of the gift cards that hasnt been used. It was the best that he could do for me.I have received a couple of comments questioning why I didnt see this coming. The short answer is that I didnt see it because I had signed up for a job at my university. The email was sent to me through my student account. Its unkown to me how my email and others were leaked, but I truly believed that this was the job I signed up for. The job I signed up for was a student assistant. The job description is, assist with office duties, maintain office facilities, assist with paperwork. I know that is far from the actual job I was doing, but please understand that some people take advantage of assisstants. Ive heard odd stories and seen them in person when an assistant has to do beyond what the job description had promised.I truly believed that this was the job I signed up for, despite the large sum of money being handed to me.Update 7-24-18:The bank took the money out of my account. My parents lent me the money that I had spent. However, my accounts balance is still -3000. I dont understand how either. Im going to the bank tomorrow and Ill make a final update about this mess.Final update 7-25-18:I went to the bank today and resolved the issue. Im still in debt to my parents, but should be able to pay it off in the future. However, school will be much different. Thank you all for your advice. Wish me luck.Assistant: I havent stopped contacting the guy. Cant I lead him on a little longer? The first check I deposited was processed and do expect the checks to bounce. Or would this be a waste of time?  <response>: The checks will 100 bounce at some point. You have lost 3000. Youve been scammed unfortunately. You should cease all contact with this person, and leave to the authorities. 