Phish: EMPLΟYMENT ΟFFER!

Published: August 26, 2024

This job offer scam is a form of phishing used to take advantage of students and new graduates who are seeking employment.

If an email states extremely high compensation for a position that requires no skills or experience, few hours of work, and seems too good to be true, then it is likely a scam. One way to validate the legitimacy of a job posting is to check for the posting on the company’s official website or job boards.

Email details

Subject:

EMPLΟYMENT ΟFFER!

Dear candidate,

I am emαiling you cοncerning a neω emplοyment οffer thrοugh the University’s recruiting depαrtment. οffering a pαrt time pοsition thαt will οnly require 1-2hrs 3 dαys a ωeek, no wοrk experience οr skill is required. Yοu can mαke $⋅650⋅00USD weekly withοut affecting yοur regulαr αctivities and αcαdemics

To Αpply, kindly fοllow the link.

*Malicious link*

*Fake email signature posing as a U of T staff member*

*Malicious link*
UofT Emplοyee Self-Service
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Phishing cues

  • Spelling and grammar mistakes

    The email contains spelling mistakes and grammatically incorrect sentences.

  • Poses as a trusted or legitimate source

    The sender poses as a U of T employee to influence the recipient into taking action.

  • Generic greeting

    This message does not say who the message is intended for.

  • Copyright information

    The email includes unnecessary copyright information to appear legitimate.

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Report phishing

If you receive a suspicious email, do not open attachments or click on links. Report phishing attempts to security.response@utoronto.ca.