Job Scam Alert: Protect yourself from fake employment offers

Student News | Friday, June 12, 2026

Scammers often target college students with fake job opportunities, including positions such as personal assistant, office assistant, administrative assistant, or remote work assistant. These jobs may appear flexible, easy, and highly paid, but their real goal is to steal your money, personal information, or both.

Unfortunately, some students have recently fallen victim to these scams and experienced financial losses. 

Warning Signs of a Job Scam

Be cautious if a job offer: 
Requires little or no interview process 
Comes from a personal email account (such as Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, or Outlook) rather than a company email address 
Requests money, gift cards, banking information, or copies of personal documents 
Asks you to deposit a check and send money to someone else 
Provides vague job responsibilities or uses rushed, high-pressure communication 
Promises unusually high pay for minimal work 
Sounds too good to be true 

Protect Yourself 
Research the employer before responding 
Verify job opportunities through trusted sources 
Never send money or share sensitive financial information to obtain a job 
Contact the college's Career Services office if you are unsure whether an opportunity is legitimate 

Visit Job scams 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 or 614-287-2782, or schedule an appointment directly at cscc.joinhandshake.com. 

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