<prompt> Human: I have been out of work and have been trying to find a job. I applied as a personal assistant through Craigslist for this real estate lady and she emailed me back. She told me what would be required of my job and said shed send me a money ordercheck for my first task this week and Id be paid 540 a week. I tried finding information on her and have had no luck. Well today I received the check for 3380 and she told me to cash it and to let her know when I did so she could tell me when to proceed. Is this a scam? I asked her for a LinkedIn profile or something and she never responded. we havent spoken over the phone because of hearing issues so Im not quite sure what to do I need advice and help. Assistant: Yes, this is a scam. The check will initially clear the bank, and shell ask you to send the 2800 difference back to her. Then the check will be discovered as fraudulent, the bank will take that money from you, and likely charge you additional fees for depositing a fake check.Human: If I went to the bank and spoke to the teller would he be able to tell me if the check is fake?  <response>: No, unless you go to the issuing bank and ask them to cash the check into real physical cash. 