We had had reports of some students being sent emails offering them part time jobs. Please be aware that these are fake and so please do not give out your details or reply. You can forward these to abuse@bath.ac.uk.
If you have replied to one of these and given out your details, please log a ticket with the IT Help team or visit them on level 2 of the library for advice on what to do next. You can read our phishing email advice here.
Many thanks
IT Literacy
Below is an example of the email:
We are offering this part time job placements, even though it could be permanent it however allows you the opportunity of pursuing other goals, you also do not need a professional skill in
doing the job.
We are China base company that offer incorporation services to our clients all over the globe, you can read more about us on our website at http://www.cmshk.com/china_company.php
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Your job is receiving files and documents of incorporation from our clients who are requesting for our incorporation services in UK.
These documents will be mail to you via (USPS, DHL, FEDEX, UPS OR LOCAL MAIL)
What you do is to keep all documents received safe, then pile all documents received for that week in an envelope and send mail then to us at every Friday of the week.
SALARY/WAGES TERM:
You will be paid 300 pounds weekly.
ENTITLEMENT: You are entitle to 45 pounds internet bonus monthly.
You will be receiving documents from maximum of 6 clients weekly,depending on the numbers of clients who apply for incorporation services at a particular week.
If this is something that would interest you, kindly email us the information listed below ASAP today so you can get started immediately.
1, NAME:
2, ADDRESS:
3, MOBILE:
4, SEX:
5, AGE:
A contract will be signed if all information sent to us by you have been verified.
All emails regarding the job should be sent to this email.
We hope you enjoy working with us.
Best Regards,
Anne Chang