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: João da Silva <Maria_Verissimo@iscte-iul.pt>
Dear Student,
We're excited to present an exceptional chance for career growth and internship through the University Career Center. You don't need any prior experience or specialized skills, as we're dedicated to providing full support and guidance throughout your tasks.
Key details:
- Remote work arrangement
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your academic schedule
- Part-time position (approx. 5-6hours per week)
- Weekly pay: $350/week
If you are a currently enrolled student looking for a flexible and rewarding part-time opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
To express your interest, please reply to this email with the following information:
Student ID number:
Full name:
Address:
Email:
Alternate email:
Age:
Mobile:
Best regards,
Dr Adrian Ally
Associate Dean of Research and Professor
Job Placement & Student Services
Copyright ®️ 2025 All rights Reserved
Stay safe!
When in doubt, look for signs such as the sender's email address, 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).
