I was given an offer of employment and was given a check to cover my equipment needs for remote work. Immediately after it was deposited they wanted me to pay their “vendor” myself before the check had cleared. Later the bank sent me a message that the gel ink on the check was fake making it impossible to read. When I told them they ghosted me. Yes they got some money out of me & I feel like a fool. But don’t let this happen to you!