# Is this internship offer a scam? Check the request, not the logo

## Respond to what you already shared

Use only the rows that apply. Find each bank, provider, or employer contact independently of the suspicious message.

### Immediate response card

| What happened | Next action |
| --- | --- |
| A suspicious check was deposited | Contact the bank's fraud team; do not spend or transfer the funds. |
| Money was sent | Contact the payment provider immediately and ask about reversal. |
| An account password was shared | Change it and reused passwords; enable two-factor authentication. |
| A Social Security number was exposed | Use the FTC's identity-theft prevention or recovery guidance. |
| An employer was impersonated | Notify its real recruiting contact and report the listing. |

## Your turn

Write down the official contact for the bank or service involved and contact it. Preserve the messages and transaction references privately.

## Your answer

[Write your approach here.]

## For your own application

Use the FTC reporting and recovery links in the article.

Return to the guide for the worked answer and source notes:
https://internshipdeadlines.com/guides/internship-job-scam-checklist