could this be a scam job?

[craftydelisa]

I responded to an ad for more information about a personal assistant job. They replied with info and an app. I filled in the app an sent it back. They told me that they would buy any office equipment that they required but that I didn't already own and if I would send them info on how much the equipment would cost. I did that.

Then they sent me this email:

Hello

How are you doing Today? Thanks for keeping intouch with you,as you know i am a busy person, well I am glad to inform you again that your contact details have been reviewed and will like to congratulate you as my new P.A, Your first assignment has been assigned to you Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this e-mail.Once Again, Congratulations.

FIRST ASSIGNMENT:
Well i want to update you on the Payment that will be sent out to you on my behalf by my Client within the states, You will be receiving an envelope Via Fedex courier service and it will get to you next week Hopefully, i will provide you with the Tracking# so you can know the status of the delivery then be on the look out for the envelope. the Check will cover the fee for the rest equipment a when you receive it, you'll then proceed to your Bank and get it cashed deduct the neccesary charges for the equipments.I will email you with further instructions with the rest of the fund because the check will be in the amount of $2,850,i want you to know am working with you based on TRUST as my PA.


*You would have to keep a comprehensive record on every activity you carry out. Please send me a reply as soon as you get this email so i can know you are with me as my Personal Assistant.

I'm beginning to wonder if this is some kind of a scam. I sent them an email asking why they would be sending me so much money. I am waiting to hear back. What do you guys think?

[butterbaby35]

Hello, this is definitely a scam. Anytime you have to cash checks of any kind it is a scam. Stay away. I had received a check in the mail for over $2000.00 and it had the companies name and phone number on a letter that was enclosed. So yes I called them and asked them what am I supposed to do with this check. He simply said cash it and hung up the phone! Of course I didn't cash it. I shredded it. They get your bank info and then you have a negative balance in your account because the check bounces. And other bad things can follow depending on who's scamming you.

[craftydelisa]

That is what I thought. Thanks.