Baruch Student, friendly reminder: Be aware of Job Scams and Email Hoaxes.

Special Edition - Be aware of Job Scams and Other Email Hoaxes

This is a reminder to bring your attention to recent job scams and email hoaxes. You may have seen some of our earlier announcements and BCTC's campus announcement regarding email hoaxes and fraudulent job postings sent directly to your email inboxes. Although it is not from Starr Search, we want to bring it to your attention again.

Please read this announcement to on how to look out for warning signs and to better protect yourself against these hoaxes and scams. To read the entire announcement from BCTC, please click here .

WARNING SIGNS

Look out for the following warning signs in any job posting you encounter:

Hiring manager promises a large salary with minimal work required.
Hiring manager offers you a position without any sort of interviewing process being conducted.
Hiring manager is using a personal email or an address that doesn’t match the company name.
The position expects you to transfer wire funds between accounts.
The company sends you a large check and requires you to cash it using your personal account.
The company/hiring manager asks for personal information like social security number or bank account.

Remember:

Do not deposit any check before you start working at a new job
Do not lend any money or pay fees to prospective employers
Do not share any personal information unless it is submitted to a trusted source
Be aware of any free checks or calls that look questionable and ask for personal information
Apply for jobs directly to company website, Starr Search and any other trusted source

If any of these warning signs come up in your job search, notify us and Baruch Public Safety immediately so we can investigate. You can reach us at careerdc@baruch.cuny.edu .

For more information visit The Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information on Job Scams.

RESOURCES FOR REPORTING SUSPICIOUS EMPLOYERS AND FRAUDULENT JOB POSTINGS

Are you the victim of a fraudulent job posting? Please see the following resources available for you to get help.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Unit accepts reports of job scams and provides instructions for ﬁling a complaint.
U.S. Department of Justice accepts reports of job scam incidents that have occurred over the Internet.

Remember to trust your instincts. If communication with an employer or company feels suspicious, end the communication immediately. Report fraudulent activity to us immediately. Please contact us at careerdc@baruch.cuny.edu .

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