Most Recently Reported Job Scams Targeting Students
Two separate reports of fraudulent activity were reported to our office by Handshake. In both instances, users created accounts that were made to look legitimate, and at least two students applied to a position posted by each account. Both employer accounts have been declined and no longer have access to HireUTexas. Additionally, these incidents have been reported to UT IT Security, and to the students’ respective career services offices to communicate resources and updates directly.
This fraudulent activity violates our recruiting standards, and we continue to take measures to enhance our vetting process and provide transparency to our partners. Please review the below tips from UT Austin Information Security and share accordingly to help keep students informed and educated on ways to protect themselves and their information.
Additional details regarding recent incidents:
- Posted April 13
- Company: Mountain Park
- Job Roles: Finance/Accounting Internship
- Posted April 1
- Company: Rocksports
- Job Roles: Administrative Support, Data Entry Support, Call Center Representative
Tips from UT Austin Information Security Office
- Enable two-factor authentication for UTmail account: This this is really easy to do and adds a lot of security to the equation in a phishing scenario: https://www.google.com/landing/2step/
- Students can also review these resources: https://security.utexas.edu/Protect-Your-Privacy
Steps to Take if You are a Victim of a Scam (per our Scam Job Posting Guide)
- Identify the situation. Did you give out any personal information? If so, target the areas that you think may be compromised and work with banks, your credit card company, or other entities to ensure best safety measures. This may include closing bank or email accounts that were jeopardized or ordering credit reports to scan for any unusual activity.
- Document everything! This will help the university or law enforcement better assist you and ensure that others may be warned in the future.
- Campus resources available to you:
- Texas Career Engagement: careerengagement@austin.utexas.edu, 512-471-2425
- UT Police Department: 512-471-4441
- UT Legal Services for students: deanofstudents.utexas.edu/lss/
- Explore this article about how to stay safe on Handshake.
Disclaimer: Texas Career Engagement and The University of Texas at Austin’s college/school career service offices take measures to help protect students from fraudulent internship/job postings on campus job boards. While our moderators vet all positions and employers as best we can, we cannot take responsibility for each position. This information is to help educate students to further protect themselves when searching for employment.
Recent reports: