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Fake student assistant jobs imitate university contacts
Scammers sometimes send campus-related emails that appear to come from a professor or school office, advertising flexible assistant work. A later request to deposit a check and send funds onward is a classic warning sign.
Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission · Original advisory date: 2025-06-11
This summary is not a firsthand report or an endorsement or partnership by the source.
Warning signs to recognize
- A supposed campus contact asks you to forward money from a deposited check.
- A recruiter cannot confirm the employer through a verified channel
How to check or protect yourself
- Speak directly with the university department or professor using its official directory.
- Verify the offer before supplying payment or personal data