Job scams happen every day, can be posted on various public job search sites and sent directly to your email (know that your OSU email address is public* in a university directory online). If you receive an email or find a job posting that you are hesitant about contact The Career Development Center and we will help you to identify if the opportunity is a scam.
Here are some warning signs that the opportunity is fraudulent:
If you receive a fraudulent email, please forward it as an attachment to phishing@oregonstate.edu. If you have responded to a fraudulent email, please contact Public Safety (541-322-3110, Bend) Also, if you have provided any banking/credit card information, please contact your bank and report the fraud immediately.
* Students who wish to limit the information included in the online directory can do so online. Just sign on to MyOSU: on the Student tab under "My Student Stuff," click on the link for "OSU Directory Preferences" and follow the instructions on that page.