u/New-Air4553

[US] i fell for the muse scam

hey everyone! i recently fell for the muse/mural scam (by account vincent290680) and i wanted some advice on next steps. for context i am a high schooler and i had no clue this was a real scam people did and i am very upset that this happened as i usually never fall for these. i have contacted my bank and they set me up with a new bank account and told me that i should just leave the money in the fake check they sent me alone.

i am quite worried for what will happen when the supposed “money” is scheduled to go into my old bank account. the bank said to just leave it alone, but i am worried about what the scammers will send me next, and if the money actually goes into my account, what i should do then. i can also share pictures if that’ll help anyone.

also i did make sure to tell the “client” that the money would not be in my account for a few days so i refused to send money until i saw the money in my account. still, very worried and anxious so any kind words or advice can help (please don’t be too mean i genuinely didn’t know)

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u/New-Air4553 — 3 days ago