Original Phishing Message
NOTE: If you received this message, please simply delete as it is NOT legitimate. Do NOT send any personal information or reply to etleva.kadilli[@]unicef-jobs[.]org.
Tips for Detection
- Beware of job scams and anything that seems too good to be true. Even though this looked legitimate and had the UNICEF logo, being offered $500/week for 3 hours of work should be suspicious.
- Being asked to provide a cell phone number or alternate email address with no reasonable explanation should be suspicious. This is common in phishing emails so that attackers can continue communicating with you with less protections in place.
- The attachment provides the contact information of the purported UNICEF employer as etleva.kadilli[@]unicef-jobs[.]org. A legitimate individual working for UNICEF will likely have an email address matching UNICEF’s website unicef.org.
- Please see Career and Employment Services’ site for helpful tips on how to identify job scams: https://www.pugetsound.edu/career-and-employment-services/ces-students/job-search-resources/job-seeker-beware
- Please see UNICEF’s page on fraudulent job offers: https://www.unicef.org/careers/beware-fraudulent-job-offers.
Text of Phishing Message
Subject: UNICEF Job Opportunity
To: etleva.kadilli[@]unicef-jobs[.]org
I am sharing a UNICEF job opportunity with all employees and students who might be interested in a part-time job with $500/weekly pay.
Attached is further information about the employment details. If you’re interested, kindly follow the steps in the attached word document and contact Ms. Etleva Kadilli with your alternate/non-official email address (i.e. Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.). For more details on employment.
Take note: this is strictly a work-from-home position.
Sincerely,