May 18, 2025
Research Assistant Opportunities(paid) –Montclair State University
Posted in: Fraud
Why this looks valid:
- Has Montclair State University logo.
- Has the MSU location.
- States to email a faculty member on a personal email address.
Why this is phishing?
- Sender changes with each send and are external
- Attacker points user to an external email address and then an additional email address.
- All job offers at MSU go through Handshake.
- Office of Job Placement and Student Services is not legitimate.
- Additional subjects are seen.
Additional Notes:
- Do you think you’ve fallen for a scam? Did you share personal information? Downloaded malicious content? Please contact the IT Service Desk at 973-655-7971 option 1 or email itservicedesk@montclair.edu.
- Please send any malicious emails you have received to phishfiles@montclair.edu or by clicking the Knowbe4 Phish Alert Button (PAB).
- Always use the “hover over” technique to check web links before clicking! For more security tips please visit our Security Tips page.