Beware of Employment Fraud Targeting University Students Fraudsters Recruit “Interns” on LinkedIn
2026-04-02
Frauds may exist on any employment platforms. There are even “scripts” targeting university students. Fraudsters claiming that they offer posts such as “research assistant” contact students on platforms such as LinkedIn. Recruitment is conducted entirely in English. Even “online induction training” is provided, so it is difficult to uncover the frauds. The victim of a recent case lost almost $190,000.