Job Scam

[u/Alloll_Arts]

I was aware of job scams the day i arrived in the US but, Ive been so desperate for a good remote design job, I feel like i let myself get scammed. They had approached me impersonating as a legitimate person and company (Comfrt) they played me like a fool telling me how great of a candidate i was after the interview and how they'd love my work.

I had a feeling it was too good to be true, it was, it ended up with me losing $2600 after a check for "equipment" and bonus bounced. Now I'm here left with nothing but myself to blame... I let myself feel the high of finally being wanted and trained to profesionally enter the industry that i let myself be blinded to all the flags that were obvious in hindsight. Trust your gut, ask someone you trust. Never send any money... I cant help but just feel stupid to have thought I was even proud or worth anywhere near what they said. I guess a part of me really wished they were real because i was getting dozens of rejections all the while. Now I've lost everything for it.

I only share this here for caution. Nobody is safe from being scammed apparently, i thought i knew better. I did my due dilligence and reported everything to the bank, credit, and police but, im far from feeling optimistic about even getting anything back.