Is Teema a scam?

I applied and have an interview with Teema Solutions Group Inc. I received the following e-mail, but I cannot tell if it sounds like a scam or not.

We are excited to have you join our team

As stated earlier, on the starting date for this position, a proficiency assessment task will be given to you to assess your performance. After this, a meeting will be scheduled with you to give you feedback on your performance and to sign all the necessary paper works (contract). Free training will be provided to you before the starting date.

This position requires the following equipment and materials:

Dedicated Computer Security Printer VoIP Phone VirtualAssistPro (This is a licensed application software for performing all the assigned tasks, monitoring and reporting)

All the above-listed equipment and materials are prerequisites for this position. A check of $2950 will be mailed to your address. This check is to be used for:

The purchase of the required equipment and materials ($2450) Your first-week pay ($500)

The order instruction will be forwarded to you when the check is deposited and clears.

Kindly send your full name as it should be on the check, valid mobile number and address of where the check should be mailed to. You will be contacted via the mobile number provided. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at any time.

Sincerely,

Michelle Vandever Sr. Recruiter TEEMA Solutions Group Inc

Thanks in advance for any advice on this job!