Following is an example of a recent job scam with various reported sender names and addresses along with different subject lines. Below the initial "job offer" is an example of a subsequent response from the scammer, detailing an initial task, which involves depositing a fake check and leaving you in the lurch to cover the expense.

Read more about How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams.

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From: Dr:Daisy.Johnson <khjmgalgbmja@gmail.com> OR <toxneaneuh@gmail.com> OR
From: DR Etta Green <aduolayinka9@gmail.com>

Date: Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 9:18 AM
Subject: BROWN PART PLACEMENT OR BROWN POSTING ROLE OR BROWN;POSITION (or other variations)
To: <josiah_carberry@brown.edu>

Dear Student,

 I'M Daisy Johnson,  I work as a clinical counselor for the Department of Disability of Health and Human Services DHHS.I provide individual and group therapy as well as coaching assessment, and academic screenings to support students with  and psychiatric disabilities, among others enrolled with the DHHS..
 

A great percentage of the students served by this mental health unit have psychiatric or co-morbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the university. As such, the unit provides the required mental health support while seeing and assessing undiagnosed university students with Academic difficulties through the academic screening and assessment process. Alongside that, I am the director of the supervision, training, and coordination of Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology graduate students of the United States who have practicum at DHHS and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral internship.
 
You have received this email because you have an offer from the University Office to work with me...

Should you choose to accept the offer you'll temporarily act as my personal assistant while we help students with disabilities who are frustrated with ignorance and the lack of services. To satisfy whatever curiosity you might have, I care about animal welfare, arts and culture, children, civil rights and social action, education, environment, disaster and humanitarian relief
 social services, and lots more.

This is a very simple job. You will only help me mail some letters, make a few payments at Walmart, and purchase some items when needed. This Employment only takes an hour a day,  2-3 days a week, for $700 weekly. I cannot meet up for an interview because I am currently away, helping disabled students in Australia. Nevertheless, you will be paid in advance for all tasks done on my behalf. Some of my letters/mail will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival, we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away.
I got your email through a shortlist from the Human Resources Department to give out jobs to a few students at your university. The university is aware of everything.
Kindly hand over the below Information to apply:

 
Names:
Address:
Phone Number:
Age:
Alternative Email Different from School Email:

    "I'M EAGERLY AWAITING YOUR RESPONSE."

BEST REGARDS
DR:DAISY JOHNSON  

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From: DR Etta Green <aduolayinka9@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: BROWN;POSITION
To: Carberry, Josiah <josiah_carberry@brown.edu>

RE ID:- *****JOSIAH/THURSDAY//AUG25/2022/***CARBERRY**

Congratulations to you on your new job, I had to verify all the information you provided. I hope to have your 100% loyalty and cooperation. Your quick response to emails and effectiveness will be required and you will be receiving your first assignment very soon. You will be emailed with detailed instructions. After checking my programs, you'll be starting your second Assignment today.

What I would want you to do for me As discussed in my initial email, You will begin your job duties which is mailing letters Via USPS FedEx, making bill payments and replying emails on my behalf, preparing my accommodation off campus upon my arrival etc. You will also be making a Payment out to my Travel Agency as well for my return.

My accountant came up with a fast and reliable way to send you the fund electronically via email through an Electronic Bank check, E-check is a funds delivery service that endorses and guarantees check delivery faster through email instead of waiting for it via mail. There are no stamps or envelopes or going to the mail box/Post office. Just log into your email, Click, Download and print the check.

The first task for you is to print out a check my accountant will send to you as you've been added to payroll. My accountant will send the check to your email once you receive the check you print it out using white plain paper. The fund on the check will be available in your account immediately after deposit or after 24 hours of deposit and the fund will be used to carry out some important tasks,it will be used for reimbursing you and also for your weekly payment.. Please Note that you need a Printer.

I will need you to acknowledge the receipt of this email with your working Cell phone Number for easy communication and to the next step of action.

 
Sincerely

Dr Etta Green