Don’t engage. Just block, delete, and forget about it. This doesn’t sound like any legit interview request, and PayPal is often used in scams. They might be setting up for a scam like asking for an upfront fee to pay you for your time.
@Carter
I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss it. Some people genuinely enjoy documenting niche internet history. It’s not impossible that this is legit.
bertilhughes said:
@Carter
I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss it. Some people genuinely enjoy documenting niche internet history. It’s not impossible that this is legit.
Yeah, I can totally see this turning into a random deep-dive YouTube video about obscure Tumblr history or something.
@FraudPhantom
If you’re curious, proceed carefully. This kind of hobby does exist, but always prioritize your safety.
bertilhughes said:
@Carter
I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss it. Some people genuinely enjoy documenting niche internet history. It’s not impossible that this is legit.
I’ve seen those 4-hour YouTube documentaries about the most random internet stuff. This could totally fit.
@Carter
There’s actually a lot of amateur internet historians who are really into archiving old fandom stuff. It’s niche, but it exists.
@Carter
Here’s some info on advance-fee scams: They ask for money upfront, promising you’ll get more later, but you end up with nothing. Whether it’s for a service, job, or whatever, it’s always the same trick. Avoid sending any money and ignore them.