Spotting fake jobs before you apply

Student News | Monday, February 9, 2026

Searching for a job as a student is an exciting step toward building your career. However, scammers often target students with fake job opportunities to steal your personal information or money.

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

• They offer you the job without an interview or any real screening.
• The pay seems unrealistically high for the role, your experience, or the hours listed.
• They pressure you to act fast, using phrases like “urgent” or “limited time.”
• They only communicate by text apps or chat and avoid phone calls or video meetings.
• They send a check and ask you to buy equipment or send money back.

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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