Is this online task or product boosting job real?
Unexpected jobs paying for likes, ratings, optimization, or product boosting often lead to requests for your own money.
“Earn $300 a day from home by rating products. Complete simple optimization tasks and deposit funds to unlock your commission.”
Why this is suspicious
The app may show fake earnings at first. Eventually it requires a deposit, often in cryptocurrency, before you can continue or withdraw money that never existed.
Warning signs
- The job arrived through an unexpected text or WhatsApp message
- The work is vague and unusually well paid
- You must deposit money to earn or withdraw
- The platform shows profits but will not release them
What to do next
- Do not deposit money or cryptocurrency
- Stop communicating with the recruiter
- Search the company and recruiter independently
- Report the message and the platform to the FTC
If you already clicked or paid
For guidance on what to do after a possible scam, visit the FTC’s recovery guide. It covers different situations, including payments and personal information.
Official source: FTC task scam guidance
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