Phish Bowl Alerts
Two examples of a more detailed job description than many similar scams (perhaps based on an actual email or generated using AI). Reported within about a month of each other, the two variations were sent from a non-Brown address, supposedly on behalf of a researcher project specialist (supplying a street address and Brown Box number, but no email address) and refers the recipient to a Gmail address of a Brown staff person.
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From: Luciana Giménez <luciana566g@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Nov 19, 2023 at 18:41
Subject: RESEARCH AIDE NEEDED
To:
Dear Prospective Interns,
I hope this message finds you well! I am reaching out to you with an exciting job opportunity as a Research Assistant. We are thrilled to present you with a unique chance to enhance your skills and gain valuable experience through our internship program.
Job Title: Research Assistant
Requirements:
- You must be enrolled as a Brown University graduate or undergraduate student.
- You should have access to a reliable computer and a stable internet connection.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with esteemed faculty and staff members on various research projects.
- Conduct experiments and literature reviews as assigned.
- Actively participate in virtual meetings and maintain regular communication through online platforms.
- Proficiency in utilizing various research tools and software.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong time management skills to meet project deadlines effectively.
Compensation:
- We are offering a competitive weekly stipend of *three hundred and fifty dollars* (The compensation for this position is 350 weekly, with an average workload of 6 hours per week). Additionally, we provide flexibility to accommodate your schedule and offer any necessary resources to facilitate your research efforts.
- This opportunity is open to students of all academic disciplines, nationalities, and citizenship statuses.
If you are interested in this position, kindly contact the Research Project Specialist Brittany C Pailthorpe on +1(585) 317-3964 stating your full name, email address, year of study, and department
Thank you for considering this position, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Best Wishes,
C/O Brittany C Pailthorpe,
Title: Research Project Specialist
350 Eddy Street | Brown University | Box 1937
Providence, RI 02912
Brown University.
Notice: This message is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure. Dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message by anyone other than the intended recipient, employee, or agent delivering the message to the intended recipient, is prohibited.
Brown University conducts business to and from university email addresses except its specified in the email.
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From: Roberts, Marcia <RobertsMa@bangorsd.org>
Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Subject: EMPLOYMENT OFFER
To:
Dear Prospective Interns,
I hope this message finds you well! I am reaching out to you with an exciting job opportunity as a Research Assistant. We are thrilled to present you with a unique chance to enhance your skills and gain valuable experience through our internship program.
Job Title: Research Assistant
Requirements:
- You must be enrolled as a Brown University graduate or undergraduate student.
- You should have access to a reliable computer and a stable internet connection.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with esteemed faculty and staff members on various research projects.
- Conduct experiments and literature reviews as assigned.
- Actively participate in virtual meetings and maintain regular communication through online platforms.
- Proficiency in utilizing various research tools and software.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong time management skills to meet project deadlines effectively.
Compensation:
- We are offering a competitive weekly stipend of *three hundred and fifty dollars* (The compensation for this position is 350 weekly, with an average workload of 6 hours per week). Additionally, we provide flexibility to accommodate your schedule and offer any necessary resources to facilitate your research efforts.
- This opportunity is open to students of all academic disciplines, nationalities, and citizenship statuses.
If you are interested in this position, kindly send an email to the Research Project Specialist Brittany C Pailthorpe at pailthorpebrittany1@gmail.com stating your full name, email address, year of study, phone number and department
Thank you for considering this position, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Office of the Vice President for Research
350 Eddy Street | Brown University | Box 1937
Providence, RI 02912
Brown University.
Notice: This message is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure. Dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message by anyone other than the intended recipient, employee, or agent delivering the message to the intended recipient, is prohibited.