Job Scam Awareness and Prevention

Gary Harper discusses a job scam where scammers hack emails to pose as university employees. Brianna Paredes, a student, fell victim to this scam, losing $3,500 after depositing a fake check and forwarding money to the scammer. Marquette University responded by securing compromised accounts. The video highlights the importance of being cautious with unexpected checks and offers a reminder to verify the authenticity of job offers.

Who is the reporter presenting the job scam story?

• Gary Harper

• Brianna Paredes

• Marquette University

• Phoenix Home

Why did Brianna Paredes enroll at Marquette University?

• To experience life away from Phoenix

• To get a part-time job

• To avoid job scams

• To visit museums and restaurants

What was the initial job offer Brianna received?

• Bank teller

• Museum guide

• Personal assistant

• Bookstore manager

How much was the check Brianna received?

• $3,550

• $400

• $3,100

• $3,500

What did Brianna do with the check she received?

• Kept all the money for herself

• Deposited it and forwarded $3,100 to a bookstore

• Used it to pay her school bills

• Reported it to the bank immediately

What did Brianna's bank inform her about the check?

• It was fake

• It was legitimate

• It was from Marquette University

• It was from a professor

What was the total amount drained from Brianna's bank account?

• $400

• $3,100

• $3,550

• $3,500

What did Marquette University do in response to the scam?

• Increased tuition fees

• Secured the compromised email account

• Ignored the issue

• Hired more professors

What lesson did Brianna learn from the job scam?

• To never trust university emails

• To avoid online job searches

• To always keep money for herself

• To be cautious with checks and job offers

What should you do if you receive a check and are asked to forward some of the money?

• Forward the money without question

• Deposit it immediately

• Ignore the check

• Be cautious as it might be a scam