[SML] Off Topic - International Job Offer

[Stephen E Rees]

I have an odd question to pose to folks. Please bear with me. My SIL just called to say that my niece has been offered a data entry job with a company called Renewi , a materials recycling company that is based in the Benelux. I’ve been to a couple of sites seeking information about the firm and I believe it’s a real company with a presence in Europe and the UK. The odd thing is the way the offer came about. The niece had been looking for work via Indeed and the offer came through them. The interview process was only by text with a faceless entity and included an offer starting at $18/hr going to as much as $28.  The entity also said that the company would send my niece a check to purchase a new computer for business use.  We ha not been able to find a presence of this company in the US. My SIL is concerned that this kind of sounds like some kind of scam. The niece has been been strongly advised to not sign anything or deposit any check that might appear without taking it to an actual bank officer to verify it. 

Any insight you folks might offer is greatly appreciated. 

Wishing all good wishes for a better New Year. 

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