Office of Information Technology
November 29, 2023
Tags Phishing Email (on campus)

Job Scam: Personal Assistant Offer from "Brown University"

Phish Bowl Alerts

These emails attempt to gather your personal information (via the linked form) as well as interest in their phony job offers. Both are supposedly sent from "Brown University", with one even using an image of a Brown logo. If you receive it and it hasn't already been tagged as suspicious, mark it as phishing to alert Google.

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From: Jessica A. Armacost <jaa@armacost.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 4:13 PM
Subject: Personal Assistant Offer ( Work Remotely )
To:

Hi,

You have been selected through the School recruiting department for a job offer. This is a part time position that will only require 1-2hrs 3 days a week, no work experience or skill is required. You can make $500 weekly without affecting your regular activities and academics.

NOTE: This is for verified selected staff/students/Alumni of  Brown University ,  also international students are welcome for this opportunity.

To apply/check your eligibility by visiting the Application Portal to apply.
 
Best Regards & Good Luck.
 
Brown University .

( image of Brown logo )

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From: Chris Leonard <c_leonard@bayseal.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 9:39 AM
Subject: ASSISTANT JOB OFFER
To:

Hi,

You have been selected through the School recruiting department for a job offer. This is a part time position that will only require 1-2hrs 3 days a week, no work experience or skill is required. You can make $500 weekly without affecting your regular activities and academics.

NOTE: This is for verified selected staff/students/Alumni of 
BROWN UNIVERSITY , also international students are welcome for this opportunity.

To apply/check your eligibility by visiting the Application Portal to apply.
 
Best Regards & Good Luck.
 
BROWN UNIVERSITY
Brown Together