CASE FILE 04:
THE TASK APP
An original Dedrick Kane case. Not in the book.
FIELD BRIEF — 9:40 AM
Lena Ortiz is between jobs. A WhatsApp message from "Rachel Kim, Northbeam Marketing" offered part-time remote work: rate products in their app, $2–$5 commission per task, withdraw anytime, no fees.
Day one: 30 tasks, balance $86. She withdrew it — the money actually arrived. Day three brought a "VIP combo task": top up $500 to activate, earn $900 today. The top-up goes to a personal Zelle account.
Lena is about to send the $500. You have until her lunch break to stop her — or prove there's nothing to stop.
Open the evidence locker. Question the suspects. Then make the call.
Difficulty: Medium · 8–12 minutes · 3 points on the line · free
EVIDENCE
Tap each item to examine it. Review at least 4 of 6 to unlock the accusation.
SUSPECTS
Three people are connected to this apartment. Ask them anything — their answers are on the record.
MAKE THE CALL
Three questions. One point each. Commit before you see the verdict — like the book says, record your confidence before the reveal.
CONFIDENCE
How sure are you? (Recorded — doesn't change the score.)
PROVE YOU'RE REAL
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