I received a Job Offer from a Job advertised...

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So sorry you are dealing with this.

This is 100% scam.

You probably can't at this point, but that is not the scam.

Not really, because the check they gave you is fake.  It's not a real check.

So they gave you a bunch of money, then they ask for a portion of it back.

You send a portion back, then the check gets returned, and your account is in the negative.

They get real money, you are stuck with no money.

There are a bunch of fake check scams listed here: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams

• Never bank on a “cleared” check. No legitimate potential employer will ever send you a check and then tell you to send on part of the money, or buy gift cards with it. That’s a fake check scam. The check will bounce, and the bank will want you to repay the amount of the fake check.

Yes.

They will get pretty aggressive with you about sending them money at some point.  Just ignore them or block them.  They may even start threatening you.  Not uncommon.

Don't fall for it.  They are all overseas and won't do anything.

If you have any other questions, you can always come back here to get additional help.  Just please don't send any money or gift cards back to them.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Awesome!  Good plan!!