Scary-Good Job? No Deal! 
Spot the trickery  

Spot the Trickery 

1. The sender email address is not a valid Sacramento State or CSU email address (username@csus.edu or username@calstate.edu). BUT, even if the email is from and @csus.edu address, ensure the content matches the role - messages can be sent from compromised accounts and addresses can be spoofed.
2. Message greeting is not personalized for Sacramento State.
3. Missing official Sac State or CSU branding or typical university language; however, this can also be spoofed so be wary. 
4. Common sense: High pay rate for only 11 hours of work per week.
5. Hovering over the hyperlink shows your destination isn't a Sac State or CSU web page.
6. The "author" of this message isn't a real Sac State or CSU individual or office.
   

• Don't click any links, download unknown attachments, or provide any information including email address, phone number, and home address.
• NEVER agree to send cash, buy anything "for the job," or provide bank routing information "for direct deposit" purposes.
  
  

• Report a phishing email using the built-in PhishMe Reporter via Outlook.
• If you see anything suspicious, report it to abuse@csus.edu or contact the IRT Service Desk Team at 916-278-7337.
  
  

• The Sac State Career Center offers secure job-seeking resources for students, such as Handshake, and legitimate job openings can be found on the Sac State Careers site.