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Another “Hiring for Research Assistants” Job Scam

Please Pass The Word! These Offers Are Scams!

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has seen reports of a job scam claiming to be offering students a job as a research assistant in the Information Technology Center. The scammer is...

Posted: March 31, 2021, 4:57 PM

“Hiring for Research Assistants” Job Scam

Beware Offers for Part-Time, Remote "Assistant" Jobs!

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is receiving reports of a job scam claiming to offer a remote position as a research assistant for the Information Technology Center. Below is an...

Posted: March 30, 2021, 4:54 PM

Do You Need A Password Reset Email Address?

Hint: Yes

UMBC’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT) asks that all students set-up a password reset email address for their accounts. This email address ensures that your profile is secure, and it...

Posted: March 30, 2021, 4:44 PM

Another “UMBC Student Employment!” Scam

Abigail Granger is NOT looking for an Admin. Assistant

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is continuing to receive reports of new variants of a job scam claiming to offer a part-time job as an Administrative Assistant at UMBC. Below is an...

Posted: March 30, 2021, 4:29 PM

How to Spot, Avoid and Report Fake Check Scams

Check Scams Are At The Core Of Most Job Scams

The UMBC community has been and is still being targeted by offers of fake jobs, mostly through email.  The nature of these jobs varies from scam to scam but they have certain things in common. ...

Posted: March 24, 2021, 6:38 PM