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Task Scams: Why You Shouldn't Pay to Get Paid
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Task scams can make an evening of online assignments feel like money earned. Then the withdrawal request turns into another demand, and the balance you've been watching starts to mean something different. Rich traces the sequence described in the Federal Trade Commission's August 2025 warning, from unexpected work offers to supposed commissions and deposit demands. The conversation explores why a polished app can display earnings without establishing that the money exists or belongs to you. I...