Be on the lookout for fraudulent jobs. Sometimes, scammers send emails from what look like IU email accounts. Check this page periodically for information about recent scams targeting IU students. If you think you have received a fraudulent job email or found a fraudulent posting, please contact us through this fraudulent job reporting form.
Recent Scams
Fraudulent Email - Please DO NOT RESPOND
From: LastName, FirstName M < username@iu.edu>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2021 11:02 AM
Subject: SURVEY ANALYST POSITION
NAME OF COMPANY:
Real Crypto Traders (A Cryptocurrency Company)
COMPANY & JOB DESCRIPTION:
REAL CRYPTO TRADERS COMPANY ( A secure platform that makes it easy to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Ethereum) seek INDIVIDUALS who can VISIT at least “one” BITCOIN ATM every week for survey.
WEEKLY PAY:
$350.
No specific time required as long as work is completed in a timely manner every week!
PS: For more information, Please email ( name.4company@gmail.com ) ONLY with your personal email address for more information:
Note: Must be 18 and above for consideration.
Sincerely,
DifferentName FromSender
Hiring Coordinator
Fraudulent Email - Please DO NOT RESPOND
From: LastName, FirstName M < username@iu.edu>
Sent: Tuesday , November 23, 2021 12:47 PM
Subject: [Real Charity] Employment Opportunity
I am sharing job opportunity information with employees and students who might be interested in a paid [Real Charity] part-time job with a weekly pay of $500.00 (USD).
Attached is further information about the employment schedule. Kindly follow the steps in the attached document and contact DifferentName FromSender at differentName.fromSender@charitynamejob.com with your alternate non-official email address (i.e., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.). For more details on employment,
Take note: this is strictly a work-from-home position.
Sincerely,
FirstName LastName