Another Student Job Scam – 9/13/2024 – [email protected]
It is that time of year when job scams run rampant. The scam offers students an opportunity to earn money based on a set of small tasks. The way this scam plays out: the scammer will send you a fraudulent check, request you deposit the fraudulent check and send money back to the scammer. You will on the hook for the bad check and will be out the money sent to the scammer.
Please report these types of scams to Information Security Department ([email protected]).
Below is the email that was sent to various students. The scammer’s email address was ‘[email protected]’.
Hello Student,
This is an invitation to take part in an interdisciplinary research project collecting data remotely and earn $250 weekly developing new knowledge via research combining skills/perspectives irrespective of any prior experience. It is an adaptable job with a positive learning experience not to mention its flexibility to fit into your regular schedule, it is a work from home opportunity for students & graduates.
Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Indicate interest by providing the following:-
-Full Name:
-Cell Phone #:
-Alternate email:
-Department
-Campus Address
-Expected Year Of Graduation
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
VCU Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Business
301 West Main Street
Box 844000
Richmond, VA 23284-4000