BBB: New twist on classic work-from-home scam targets college students

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new twist on the classic work-from-home scheme is targeting college students. Don't let the promise of easy money lure you into this con.

You receive an email to your school account offering you a job in a company's payroll or human resources department. The work is simple. All you need to do is receive a "payroll deposit" from the company to your personal bank account. Then, you transfer the money to other accounts. It seems like an easy job for a busy student, and you are tempted to accept the offer.

Don't do it! Not only is this "job" not what is seems, it's actually a crime. If you take the position, you will be assisting cyber criminals in transferring stolen money. If you participate, your bank account will be flagged for criminal activity, and you could be prosecuted.

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