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February 27, 2023
Tags Phishing Email (on campus)

Student research assistants (department requests)

Phish Bowl Alerts

Your assignment: Compare and contrast these examples of a phony job offer for "student research assistants to work remotely" with  Undergraduate Research Opportunity ProgramStudent Empowerment Program offer, and similar solicitations. What elements are common to all?

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From: Tenzin Dolma <Tenzin.Dolma@wwl.nhs.uk>
Date: Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 12:22 PM
Subject: POSITION VACANCY FOR STUDENTS RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
To:

DKIM Enabled Email
gCurrently Brown University, The Department of Computer Science are seeking for student research assistants to work remotely and receive a weekly salary of $350. Students can participate in the research from any department of the institution, and tasks can be performed remotely. For more information and to obtain the job description, you will need to contact Professor Amy R Greenwald by text message [Number redacted]

Kind regards.  

C/O Professor Amy R Greenwald

Title: Professor Of Computer Science,

Brown University.

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From: Prof John Tyler <tlee64382@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Subject: Student Work
To:

Hi Student.
The Brown University Department of History urgently requires the services of student research assistants to work remotely and get paid $550 weekly. and save on commuting time and gas money. Excellent Work, Great Pay, Guaranteed Pay, bonuses,flexible schedule and holiday Temporary and Per time Positions Available. 3days a week.

The research position is open to students from any department of the institution and tasks can be carried out remotely. To proceed with the application process, Submit your Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Year of Study, and department to receive the job description and further application requirements.

Best regards

C/O
Prof  John Tyler
Professor of Education, Economics, and Public Policy
Brown University