Scam: Scammers post fake job listings and "hire" victims as "couriers." Scammers send large checks to victims who are then instructed to deposit that money into their personal accounts, and then wire the money overseas. The checks turn out to be counterfeit and the victim ends up wiring his own money overseas.

How to protect yourself: Beware of any job offer that sounds too good to be true. Always do background checks on the companies hiring you. Be suspicious of any job given to you without an interview.