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.
From: Robert Stroud <princeokoye365@gmail.com>
The University of California, Los-Angeles is currently seeking student research assistants for a remote research opportunity, offering a stipend of $350 per week. This role is open to students across all departments, with tasks that can be completed remotely.
Research Overview
Our department fosters a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment, addressing key challenges in chemical, biological, and environmental engineering. Our work spans computational analyses, experimental in vitro and in vivo systems, clinical studies, and field research.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit an email application to Dr. Roger Wakimoto, Vice Chancellor for Research, at rogerwakimoto1@gmail.com with the following details:
• Full Name
• Year of Study
• Department
• Alternate Email Address
Ensure that your email subject line is "UCLA Intern Application." Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, and spots are limited, so early submissions are encouraged.
We look forward to your application.
Sincerely,
The Remote Internship Team
UCLA.
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).
