This is a typical job scam that we have been seeing since past month impersonating a faculty member. Following are the red flags:
- External sender address as opposed to UVic address.
- Sender’s name doesn’t match the faculty member impersonated.
- The salary offered is too good to be true.
- Contact number is given by the scammer with intent to move the conversation away from UVic email to avoid UVic’s monitoring.
Please do not reply or contact the scammer. If you have replied please contact helpdesk or your DSS.
Always look for warning signs before taking the action mentioned in emails. When in doubt contact helpdesk.
Subject: Student Research Position
From: INFORMATION SUPPORT SERVICE <sack****99@gmail.com>
Notice: This message was sent from outside the University of Victoria email system. Please be cautious with links and sensitive information
University of Victoria, The Department of Psychology urgently requires the service of student research assistants, whose engagement will contribute to our interconnected goals of excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are to work remotely and get paid $350 weekly.
The research position applications are open to students from any academic department, and tasks can be carried out remotely. It gives excellent opportunities for students to study and earn money, including assigned research work, mentorship, travel funding, and program-based professional development opportunities related to scholarship and teaching to prepare them for possible tenure-track appointments in the Institution. All this could be achieved without affecting academic performance or leisure time.
To proceed with the application process and other eligibility descriptions, submit a copy of your resume via email or text me on (424) ***-**** to receive the job description and further application requirements.Best regards,
[impersonated professor]
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Associate Professor
Psychology
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Office: [Office location]
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[Professor’s joining information]
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Clinical Psychology