Original Phishing Message

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Text of Phishing Message

From: shelbyquinn[@]mesalands[.]edu or epenney[@]bennington[.]edu
Subject: **End of Fall Schedule Friendly Position, Adjunct Employment Program**

We provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible Students. This benefits package is designed to provide additional support to Students as they work toward accomplishing the Humanitarian’s Mission. Please review the attached documents, which articulate the key position OR contact The Hiring Team

MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND.txt [below are contents of attachment]

The International Medical Corps is an independent first responder organization currently active in 30 countries and have previously worked in 58 countries to carry out lifesaving missions through programs developed to relieve the suffering of those affected by natural disaster, outbreak of disease, refugee crisis, civil unrest or some other emergency. The Corps doesn’t wait: whenever and wherever disaster strikes, our teams get there first to help those most in need. We not only respond to emergencies but we use innovative programs to tackle the world’s most difficult challenges, such as poverty, hunger and disease to help those in vulnerable communities looking to build better lives for themselves and their children.

You are reading this email because you have been offered the position of Temporary Personal Assistant at the convenience of your home or school for Students willing to work in supplementary positions with IMC while we help the vulnerable and disadvantaged. All activities of this job should be done at leisure with a daily requirement of 1 hour/Day, 2 – 3 times a week to earn $500 weekly. It’s a Schedule friendly opportunity where you will determine your working time and work location; you don’t need to travel somewhere and also you don’t need to have a car to get started.

My name is Dr. Reto Braun,I am currently away and helping the endangered in Ukraine. You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done on my behalf and some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. By reason of where I am currently stationed my arrival is till further notice

Available Position: Personal Assistant
Hours: 8 – 10 Hours per week
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $500 (weekly)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform official assignments to detail/ instruction.

• Running personal errands (receiving and making payments).

• Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence.• Work independently without much supervision (inspecting items paid for at the Post office near to you)

• Purchase and deliveries of Gift Items, Groceries, Stamps and Stationary

• Other errands arising will be duly communicated.

The job is flexible and can be completed at your convenient time. It can be done during your break time. This won’t disturb your other job or your current studies.

BENEFITS:

• AD & D Insurance
• 401(k) ( Starting from 3 months with increase in weekly compensation)
• Stands a chance of benefiting from our philanthropic education and students supports.

IF INTERESTED IN THIS EMPLOYMENT, KINDLY SEND THE FOLLOWING
Full Name
Address
Email
Alternate E-mail
Age
Mobile Number
Resumé and a short statement on why you should get this job to:-humanresourc.es[@]aol[.]com

NOTE: MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IS CORRECT AS WE WILL BE CORRESPONDING WITH YOU VIA E-MAIL AND TEXT, YOU WILL BE GETTING A CONFIRMATION IF YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED.