The email below is an example of a recent job scam phishing email that has been going around campus. This email, like many other job scam emails, tries to trick users into giving up their personal information like the users address, phone number, and personal email address.
From: Jennifer Johnston <jenniferjohnston32@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Jul 17, 2020, 4:07 PM Subject: Limited Part-Time Offers. To: < @umbc.edu> Dear Student, I'm happy to inform you that our reputable company The Amynta Group® is currently running a part time programme suitable for students. The programme is to help interested students secure a part time job which does not deter you from doing any other.
KINDLY EMAIL BACK IF INTERESTED IN THIS JOB POSITION.
Best Regards, Jennifer. Recruiting Manager The Amynta Group® |
If you do receive this or any other email that you suspect is a scam, please do not click on any URL or reply. Either of those actions confirms to the sender that your email address is valid. Please forward the message (with the email headers) to security@umbc.edu.
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