Greg's Corner

Temu Review Job Offer Is a Scam

By Greg Collier

A growing number of consumers are reporting suspicious text messages claiming to offer high-paying jobs for writing reviews on Temu. These messages often appear to come from unusual email addresses or fake recruiters claiming to work for familiar platforms like Indeed. The promised compensation ranges from hundreds to thousands of dollars for only minutes of work each day.

These types of messages are part of a broader wave of text-based job scams that have been circulating for months. In many cases, the recipient has never applied for a job and may not even be actively seeking employment. Despite that, the message encourages recipients to respond, provide personal information, or click on embedded links. The goal of these scams is typically to steal money, commit identity fraud, or infect a device with malware.

The supposed connection to Temu appears to be entirely fabricated. The company has acknowledged that scammers have falsely used its name in phishing attempts. As with other brands that gain rapid popularity, Temu has become a convenient reference point for fraudsters trying to seem legitimate.

The safest response to these messages is to ignore them completely. Do not click any links or call the numbers listed in the message. Instead, consumers can report the messages by forwarding them to 7726, which stands for SPAM. After forwarding, a follow-up message will prompt the user to share the phone number or email that sent the original text. This helps authorities track the source and prevent further abuse.

These scams are a reminder to remain cautious when receiving unsolicited job offers, especially ones promising fast money for minimal work. If a message seems too good to be true, it likely is.