Job offers or job scams? Know the difference

Student News | Monday, June 9, 2025

Searching for a job is an essential step in building your career, but it’s also a time to stay alert. Scammers often target students with fake opportunities to steal personal information or money.

Here are some signs that a job offer may be a scam:

• No interview or real interaction
• Sent from a personal email (examples: Gmail, Yahoo, or AOL)
• Requests for money, gift cards, or banking information 
• Vague details or rushed communication
• Too good to be true
   

Visit Job scam targeting students for more information. 

If you receive a suspicious email, report it to abuse@cscc.edu or call the IT Support Center at 614-287-5050.

For help with job searching, contact Career Services at careerservices@cscc.edu, 614-287-2782, or schedule an appointment directly at cscc.joinhandshake.com.

 

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