Phishing Email Alert: Job Placement & Student Services
Introduction
UIC's Technology Solutions Security Team is alerting the campus community about a phishing scam currently targeting students with fraudulent job placement emails.
These emails claim to be from the “UIC Office of Job Placement and Student Services”—a fake department—and attempt to trick recipients into engaging with malicious links or attachments. The messages may appear legitimate but are not associated with any official UIC office.
What to Watch For
Scam emails of this nature may:
- Use subject lines that reference job opportunities or career services
- Pretend to be from UIC departments or staff
- Include links, attachments, or prompts to reply with personal information
Be advised that UIC does not operate an “Office of Job Placement and Student Services.” Any email referencing this should be considered suspicious.
Screen shot of email
Screenshot of email
If You Receive a Suspicious Email
- Do not reply, click links, or open attachments.
- Delete the email immediately.
- Report the message by forwarding it (as an attachment) to: security@uic.edu
To forward a suspicious email as an attachment:
- Save the message
- Attach it to a new email
- Send it to security@uic.edu
Stay Safe Online
To protect yourself from phishing scams:
- Be cautious with unexpected emails offering job opportunities or requesting personal information.
- Never click on unfamiliar links or download attachments from unknown senders.
- Always verify the legitimacy of job offers by checking UIC Handshake, UIC’s official job board for students.
Learn More
Cybersecurity awareness is your best defense. Visit it.uic.edu/security/awareness for tips on identifying phishing attempts and protecting your personal information.
Thank you for staying vigilant and helping keep the UIC community secure.