Phishing: Store Evaluator Job Opening

Posted on: March 6, 2023 | By: aallred | Filed under: Phishing at Elon, Security Alerts

Type

Email

Subject

Email subject line: Store Evaluator Job Opening, Evaluator Job Application

Content

This is a phishing email appearing to be from an Elon faculty or staff member. The email appears to be a job offer and asks for personal information including name, address, and contact information. (screenshots below for reference).  Please do not reply to this message as the attacker will use this information for malicious purposes.

Phishing messages often try to solicit personal information in the promises of offering something, either money or a job opportunity.  Personal information can also be used in future attacks as well.

Visit the Information Security website to learn more about recognizing phishing scams.

The content of the email is below.

ATTN: Students/Staffs/Non-Staffs,
 
I am introducing you to a part time opportunity, you can show interest and apply after reading.
 
Opinion Outpost ®, a leading agency specialized in Global Customer Service Research, is expanding customer service research projects in the USA. This project takes place every week, they need to recruit Shop Elevators to do surveys on Local retail stores in your environment. Applications are welcomed from qualified individuals (18+) to become Store Evaluators. You will get paid $300 – $400 on each assignment/evaluation
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
* You will be assigned to visit a Retail store.
 
* You will be sent funds and instructed to purchase a few items from the store. You will then finish an on-line questionnaire to share with us your customer experience.
 
* Most of the time you will only need to spend 20 minutes on the visit.
 
To register for this survey, you are required to fill out the form below and send it to: jobs@careers-opinionoutpost.com

 
Full Name:

Address:
Alternative Email Address:
Cell Phone Number:
 
Thank you for the participation, you will be contacted as soon as your application has been received.
 
Regards,

 

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