Don’t Get Hooked: Spot Internship Scams Quickly
We know landing that perfect internship is a big focus for many as graduation and summer approach. Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and they’re ramping up their efforts with fake internship offers, some even deceptively appearing to come from official university addresses.
Let’s make sure you stay one step ahead and protect your personal information during this exciting but vulnerable time.
Do not become a phishing victim:
- Verify the email address of the sender.
- Never provide your personal information in response to emails.
- Never send money for an employment opportunity or to join an honor society, including in the form of gift cards.
- View your Wake Forest email in the Gmail web interface or Gmail app on your mobile device to leverage warning banners across suspicious messages.
- If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. If you can’t tell if an email is suspicious or not, err on the side of caution. Don’t engage with the email or click on any links.
- Forward the email to infosec@wfu.edu.
Want to learn more about phishing emails and how to protect yourself?
- Visit the Information Security webpage and brush up on cybersecurity best practices, tips, and tools.
- Protect your Wake Forest University account by following our Cybersecurity Checklist. It provides cybersecurity best practices and checks to help you keep your account safe.
If you have questions concerning this message or need assistance, please contact the Information Security team at infosec@wfu.edu.