They're allegedly hired, then mailed a package with printed counterfeit checks or money orders.
The victims are told to deposit the money, keeping a portion for themselves, then wire a specific dollar amount through Western Union to a company.
Police are asking the public to use caution when applying for jobs online.
Anyone with information about this scam is asked to call police at 1-877-LAPD-24-7.
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