Definitely a scam. The check is fake and you will get into trouble trying to cash or deposit it.
Also, have you been paid before having done anything to earn the money? That's a sure sign of a scam.
Another sure sign of a scam is that the "employer" is conveniently out of the country (probably sitting in a cybercafe in Nigeria).
If you're still wondering, why not call Adaptive Modules, which is apparently a real company, at their phone number: Phone:+44 1273 248977 and ask. If the job is real, they should be able to verify it.
Read what will happen to you of you handle a single shipment
https://www.bbbhelp.com/2013/03/13/fbi-r...
NOBODY asks strangers to act as a middle man to receive and send packages unless they are doing something illegal. If it were legal they'd set up a corporate account with FedEx or Mail Boxes Etc who have trained bonded employees and the proper packing supplies, insurance, professional scales, customs forms, commercial invoice forms, etc
And turn that cheque over to the police. It's counterfeit and you will be arrested and owe the bank the full amount of the check when it comes back as fake in 2-3 weeks
The internet has not heard of that company name, which strongly suggests it's a fake name.
Still, if it seems too good to be true, he could be using you to insulate himself from the sale of stolen goods. Might use you for the short term and stick you with a counterfeit check.
Articles on Nigerian 419 scams would describe more variations.
Straight up scam, if it sounds to good to be true it is to good to be true. I've got a check like that before and you can get in trouble by trying to cash it
