Task and App-Optimization Remote Work Fraud

A daily work assignment system requiring you to deposit personal cryptocurrency or funds to unlock higher commission payouts.

Reject any job offer where the employer requires you to pay upfront funds or cryptocurrency to complete tasks.

• Verify prospective employers through direct contact with official corporate human resources directories.
• Cease communication immediately if a recruiter conducts onboarding exclusively through untraceable messaging channels.

How it works

Targeting individuals seeking remote employment, this scam recruits workers via direct messaging or unverified job boards. Victims are hired for simple data entry, app testing, or e-commerce review optimization. Workers complete repetitive clicks on a slick interface to generate apparent daily commission balances. However, the system quickly introduces negative balance tasks or tier upgrades, requiring the worker to deposit their own funds via cryptocurrency to continue working and unlock earned payouts. While initial small sums may be refunded to create an illusion of legitimacy, larger deposits are permanently locked behind ever-increasing replenishment demands. Legitimate employers never require contractors to advance personal funds to complete standard work duties or release payroll disbursements.

Sources

• Better Business Bureau (BBB)
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)