Parent Alert: Phishing Scam Targeting Students

Hello Students and Families,
We want to make families aware of an active phishing scam targeting students on Long Island with fake job opportunities.

What’s happening?

• Students are receiving messages advertising “easy” or “high-paying” jobs.
• The scam uses a Google Form to collect student information.
• After submitting the form, students receive text messages requesting financial details such as bank information, routing numbers, or payment app login credentials.

What to do

• Do NOT allow your child to share personal or financial information online or via text with unknown individuals or organizations.
• Verify all job opportunities through trusted school staff or official company websites.
• Remind students that legitimate employers will NEVER ask for banking passwords or personal financial access via text message.
• If your student has already submitted information, contact your bank and report the scam immediately.

How to stay safe

• Encourage students to avoid clicking unfamiliar links.
• Look for signs of fraud such as spelling errors, urgent language, or unusual requests.
• Report suspicious messages to the school and, if applicable, to your mobile carrier.

Your child’s safety—online and offline—is our top priority. Please talk with your student about this scam and help us keep our community informed and protected.

Thank you,
Julieanne D. Purcell
Exective Director of Technology
Southampton Union Free School Districit