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Another “Hiring for Research Assistants” Job Scam

More Fake Jobs Offers

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is receiving reports of a job scam claiming to offer a remote position to students to work for the Information Technology center. Below is an example...

Posted: April 13, 2021, 3:13 PM

“UMBC Student Employment” Impersonation Job Scam

Fake Job Offer For "Political Science Student"

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) received reports of a scammer trying to impersonate Dr. William Blake. This job scam is claiming to offer a remote part-time job at UMBC to students....

Posted: April 13, 2021, 3:11 PM

“Part- time administrative Assistants” Job Scam

Still More Scams

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is receiving reports of a job scam claiming to offer a remote position as an administrative/research assistant. Below is an example of this job scam...

Posted: April 8, 2021, 7:04 PM

“UMBC STUDENT HIRE” Administrative Assistant Job Scam

More Fake Job Offers For "Student Administrative Assistant"

Below is an example of a job scam that has been reported to the Division of Information Technology (DoIT). The job scam is claiming to offer students an administrative assistant position at UMBC’s...

Posted: April 8, 2021, 7:01 PM

Another “Hiring for Research Assistants” Job Scam

Please Pass The Word! These Offers Are Scams!

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has seen reports of a job scam claiming to be offering students a job as a research assistant in the Information Technology Center. The scammer is...

Posted: March 31, 2021, 4:57 PM

“Hiring for Research Assistants” Job Scam

Beware Offers for Part-Time, Remote "Assistant" Jobs!

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is receiving reports of a job scam claiming to offer a remote position as a research assistant for the Information Technology Center. Below is an...

Posted: March 30, 2021, 4:54 PM

Do You Need A Password Reset Email Address?

Hint: Yes

UMBC’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT) asks that all students set-up a password reset email address for their accounts. This email address ensures that your profile is secure, and it...

Posted: March 30, 2021, 4:44 PM

Another “UMBC Student Employment!” Scam

Abigail Granger is NOT looking for an Admin. Assistant

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is continuing to receive reports of new variants of a job scam claiming to offer a part-time job as an Administrative Assistant at UMBC. Below is an...

Posted: March 30, 2021, 4:29 PM

How to Spot, Avoid and Report Fake Check Scams

Check Scams Are At The Core Of Most Job Scams

The UMBC community has been and is still being targeted by offers of fake jobs, mostly through email.  The nature of these jobs varies from scam to scam but they have certain things in common. ...

Posted: March 24, 2021, 6:38 PM

“UMBC Student Employment!” Administrative Assistant Job Scam

THESE ARE NOT REAL JOBS! THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY!

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) are continuing to receive reports of new variants of a job scam claiming to offer a part-time job as an Administrative Assistant at UMBC. Below is an...

Posted: March 24, 2021, 6:29 PM