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Fake: TCS is Hiring, Submit your CV, Your Application has been shortlisted

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Jagdish Kumawat
Jagdish Kumawat
Founder @ Dewiride

At a glance

Verdict
FakeGet the recipient to click a 'Submit your CV' link to a job portal that harvests personal data under a fake TCS interview shortlist.
Subject line
TCS is Hiring, Submit your CV, Your Application has been shortlisted
Claimed sender
Interview Call info@skill.getujobs.comReply-to: info@skill.getujobs.com
Impersonates
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) — TCS recruitment interview shortlisting notice
Received
not recorded · Published
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The Reply-To is the same mailbox as the sender. The body greets the recipient by first name.

Evidence: the message as received plus passive registry lookups; links and attachments are not opened. How we analyse a scam email.

TCS is Hiring, Submit your CV, Your Application has been shortlisted. You are Selected for TCS Interview, Submit your CV Click Here.

Complete Email​

from: Interview Call <info@skill.getujobs.com>
reply-to: info@skill.getujobs.com
subject: TCS is Hiring, Submit your CV, Your Application has been shortlisted
mailed-by: skill.getujobs.com

Email Body​

Hi Jagdish

You are Selected for TCS Interview, Submit your CV Click Here

Dont miss to register

If you wish to opt out of all type of emails, click Unsubscribe.

Attacking email screenshot

Red Flags​

Judgment: This Email is a Phishing/Scam Attempt​

Reasons for Identifying as Phishing/Scam:​

  1. Generic Sender Domain:

    • The email is from info@skill.getujobs.com, which does not belong to TCS (Tata Consultancy Services). Legitimate communications from TCS would come from an official "@tcs.com" domain.

  2. Unprofessional Email Content:

    • The email lacks proper formatting, capitalization (e.g., "Dont miss to register"), and professionalism expected from a reputed organization like TCS.

  3. No Personalized Details:

    • The email uses "Hi Jagdish" without including a last name or specific details, which is characteristic of mass phishing attempts.

  4. Suspicious Call-to-Action:

    • The phrase "Submit your CV Click Here" is vague and redirects to an unknown link, likely intended to steal personal information or infect your device.

  5. Unverified Unsubscribe Option:

    • The unsubscribe link is likely another attempt to gather personal data or confirm the email as active.

  6. No Detailed Job Information:

    • Legitimate job offers from TCS or any professional company include detailed job descriptions, interview schedules, and proper contact information.
  1. Do Not Click any links in the email or provide personal information.
  2. Report the Email as phishing or spam in your email client.
  3. Verify with TCS:
    • If you believe the email could be genuine, contact TCS through their official website or verified contact numbers to confirm.
  4. Delete the Email immediately after reporting.

Conclusion:​

This email contains multiple signs of phishing or scam behavior. It is not a legitimate communication from TCS.

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