Office of Information Technology
May 17, 2023
Tags Phishing Email (on campus)

Fake job: School of Public Health - Research Assistant

Phish Bowl Alerts

Job solicitation with many of the hallmarks of other phishing emails, such as being sent from a non-Brown address (as well as name that doesn't appear in the directory), promising high pay for remote work (not described nor are qualifications provided), and asking for a resume (consider how many personal details you are giving away to a stranger).

From: Annik miller <annikmiller4edu@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, May 17, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Subject: BROWN UNIVERSITY - RESEARCH ASSISTANT JOB OPENING
To:

School of Public Health - Brown University in Rhode Island, needs to hire a Research assistant to work remotely at $45/hr. Minimum weekly work hours are 9 hours
 
Tasks can be performed remotely and students from any department at the institution are eligible for the position. This remote job is for undergraduates and graduates in Rhode Island needing a position that can schedule around other commitments.
 
To apply for this role, reply to this email with your resume and explain why you're interested in this position. Feel free to contact our HR team on Skype live: [REDACTED] if you have any questions about the position or the process
 
 
Best regards,
Prof. Susan Allen, Dr. Annik Miller 
Brown University