submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
Last week an email scam was directed at some Augsburg students with the subject of “Detailed Requirements.” The email offered a temporary job in a research project. The email was written to appear to come from an Augsburg faculty member. It was well-written which made it seem legitimate.
This email was an example of an employment scam, which are common. Some key red flags in the email were
– Strange From email address
– Not From an Augsburg address
– A job offer that is unusually good (either pay or hours or work involved)
– It was unexpected
You can always email your LFC or the Tech Desk if you’re unsure about the validity of an email.