Potential Fraudulent Application - what to look for

Red flags Reference name and email don’t match Reference email not the company/school domain Loading documents that aren’t required Essay doesn’t match the program selected Phone numbers are not “normal” Reference do not have signature/titles/letterhead…very generic in how they know the applicant Spelling errors and formatting issues Never had a previous email campaign communication in the timeline. Typically an older applicant 35-49 age range Dates/names don’t match on transcripts When googling them nothing comes up Check their account to see where they are logging in from…does it match where they are from

Yellow flags Gender doesn’t match common use of name Email address doesn’t match the name
Tee-shirts come back

Online programs are generally higher risk.

These answers to the question “How did you hear about Clarkson” in the second page in the application form: (online search, social media, other, website ) Timeline: Review the timeline to see whether the student opened previous emails. Flag if emails were not opened or show no receipt activity. Watch for suspicious delivery patterns (e.g., emails sent within minutes appearing in different geographic locations like another country and a U.S. state).

Low risk files International students (can’t get loans anyway) In person students The answer to the question “How did you hear about Clarkson” in the second page in the application form: All options except (online search, social media, other, website )

Valeria Nina’s help: Look for any prior communication between the student and recruiter in @graduate email and if nothing is found, follow up with Erin and Madison T. to check their emails to identify whether there has been any past engagement or conversation. Lack of history can be a yellow flag. **WHEN IN DOUBT SEND THEM AN APPLICATION VERIFICATION LINK AND ADD IT TO THEIR TIMELINE