Please be aware of this job scam which tries to lure users with too good to be true offer. Although, it is well written but one can still spot the phishing signs, sender name and signature name doesn’t match. The email mentions about a college website where ours is a University, clearly this email was used to target some other institute and have been reused for our environment. The pay offered is way too high for the job described.
Here is a BBB article which describes such job scams in more detail:
https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/24708-scam-alert-pet-sitting-job-is-too-good-to-be-true
Never be in a hurry to give your personal information for job offers, always look for warning signs. Whenever in doubt contact helpdesk.
Subject: A Little Request
From: Ashlie Roberts [redacted external sender address]Notice: This message was sent from outside the University of Victoria email system. Please be cautious with links and sensitive information.
Hello,
I hope this message finds you well. As a former staff member of the college, I recently came across your email on the College website. I wanted to reach out to you regarding an exciting opportunity. My uncle will be relocating to the college area this summer, and he is in need of someone who can provide care and attention to his beloved pets.
Specifically, he is looking for someone who can take care of his furry companions by sitting with them, taking them for walks, and ensuring they are fed properly. To make this arrangement mutually beneficial, he is offering a competitive weekly payment of $400.
If you happen to know any staff or students who might be interested in dog-sitting, I kindly request you to refer them to my uncle. They can simply send an email to [external outlook email for contact], providing their name, phone number, and email address. This will allow my uncle to get in touch with them and discuss the full terms and requirements of the job.
Thank you for your time and assistance. Your referral could potentially help my uncle find a reliable and caring individual to take care of his fur babies. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or need additional information.
Best regards.
Christopher Rosenfelt