UCLA Information Security Office is aware of UCLA students being targeted by fake job/internship scams. Be mindful of phishing emails that may be disguised as a job opportunity.
Sender: desertatlantisent@netzero.com <desertatlantisentertainment@netzero.net>
Subject: Applications for this fantastic remote research assistant position are open to all students!
Body:
• Key Responsibilities: Writing articles, organizing information, completing assignments, and preparing progress reports.
• Qualifications: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Work Schedule: Flexible hours to accommodate your academic and personal commitments.
To be considered, please text Prof. Waldo E. Martin at (813) 697-2742 with the following details:
1. Full Name
2. Departmental Affiliation
3. Current Academic Year
4. Official University Email Address
Positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply soon to secure your spot.
Waldo E. Martin
Title: Professor, UCB
Department of History
UC Berkeley
(813) 697-2742
Stay safe!
When in doubt, look for these signs, and use your best judgement. Verify the offer by contacting the company directly. Look them up online. Don’t use the number or email address from the email. Look for a contact in department website, call them and ask if this is a legitimate job offer.
If you are interested in finding a student job at UCLA, consider searching for positions on UCLA Career Center powered by Handshake (link is external), or contacting a potential supervisor directly using their official UCLA email address and not from unsolicited sources.
What to Do if You Paid a Scammer
No matter how you paid — debit or credit card, bank or wire transfer, gift card, or cash reload card — immediately contact the company you used to send the money, report the fraud, and ask to have the transaction reversed, if possible. For specific advice and tips on how to reverse different types of payments, read What to Do If You Were Scammed (link is external).
Report Job Scams
If you lost money to a job scam, report it to UCLA Police Department (link is external) and the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov (link is external).
