I almost fell for a fake-check scam tonight. I am desperate for a job and was willing to overlook obvious red flags from a potential employer.

The "company" was Brenton Hunton, which dissolutioned in 2005. https://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/corporationsearch/SearchResultDetail?inquirytype=EntityName&directionType=ForwardList&searchNameOrder=BRENTONHUDSONCONSTRUCTION%20L040000697000&aggregateId=flal-l04000069700-0e104225-bc01-4ee5-94ff-660ccad97353&searchTerm=BRENT%20KINDELBERGER%20LLC&listNameOrder=BRENTONASSOCIATES%20P940000644890

I am embarrassed I was pulled along for a whole day.

The gotcha:
> Before you start work, you will receive a payment(check) which will be used to set up your mini office by purchasing the office equipment and software needed to start your training and work.