The Career Center is advising students to beware of a hiring scam. Over the past month, some students have been solicited by illegitimate recruiters. These “recruiters” are asking students to provide personal information that is not normally asked in the early hiring stages. They are messaging students from email domains that are not from the actual company—but appear legitimate.
Additionally, they’re asking them to complete a “project,” where they withdraw funds from their personal accounts and place in a requested account.
Legitimate companies use an email address linked to the company domain, not a Gmail, Yahoo or other account. Legitimate employers will never ask you for certain information (e.g. social security number) early in the hiring process. And they will not ask students to deposit checks and withdraw and wire money.
Students who are unsure of a company’s correct domain should visit their website or contact the Career Center for more information. For additional information about safety in the job search, visit students.case.edu/careers/students/tips/safejobsearch.html.
Contact the Career Center at 216.368.4446 or careers@case.edu with any questions or doubts about an employer opportunity or offer.