Security News > 2022 > March > Cybercrooks target students with fake job opportunities

Scammers appear to be targeting university students looking to kickstart their careers, according to research from cybersecurity biz Proofpoint.

"Threat actors use the promise of easy money working from home to collect personal data, steal money, or convince victims to unwillingly participate in illegal activities, such as money laundering," the researchers said.

Employment fraud has many forms, where victims are presented with what looks like a legitimate offer and end up handing over all manner of confidential information.

In some instances, victims ended up unwittingly committing crimes.

Why universities? Proofpoint pointed to students being more open to remote opportunities and international students not being as quick to spot some of the telltale signs of a fraudulent email as a native English speaker.

The fake checks meant the victim would be sending their own money, Proofpoint said.

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