Latest Phishing Scams
List below are the latest phishing scams that have been acted upon by Information Security. Think you’ve received a phishing email? Don’t click it, report it.
Email Scam (Mar 22, 2024): “Your HelpDesk ticket registered as 231211-025”
From: X <x@uchicago.edu> Subject: Your HelpDesk ticket registered as 231211-025 Date: Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 8:32 AM Dear UChicago community, This is the last time we will notify you that we'll stop processing incoming emails in your school account, and the reason...
Email Scam (Mar 9, 2024): “Kindly send me your active cell number”
From: Deborah Gorman-Smith <aem37964184@gmail.com> Subject: Kindly send me your active cell number Date: March 9, 2024 5:53am <Blank Message Body>
Email Scam (Feb 26, 2024): “Student Transcript Request | Sent on | Monday, February 26, 2024”
From: X<x@uchicago.du> Date: Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 2:01 PM Subject: Student Transcript Request | Sent on | Monday, February 26, 2024 A copy of your Student record is available for you to look at Look through and keep up to date with your accomplishments...
Email Scam (Feb 16, 2024): “ITS Student Account Upgrade”
From: <x@uchicago.edu> Subject: ITS Student Account Upgrade Date: February 16, 2024 2:43 AM Dear Account Holder, Your UCHICAGO account has been filed under the list of accounts set for deactivation due to retirement/graduation/freshers/full-time/part-time or...
Email Scam (Feb 10, 2024): “ITS Account Deactivation Alert”
From: <x@uchicago.edu> Subject: ITS Account Deactivation Alert Date: Feb 10, 2024 Account Holder, Your UCHICAGO account has been filed under the list of accounts set for deactivation due to retirement/graduation/freshers/full-time/part-time or transfer of the...
Email Scam (Jan 25, 2024): [ DUO SECURITY UPDATE – Announcement ] Welcome
From: X<x@uchicago.edu> Date: Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 4:37 AM Subject: [ DUO SECURITY UPDATE - Announcement ] Welcome Your UChicago account has been filed under the list of accounts set for deactivation due to retirement/graduation/freshers/full-time/part-time or...
Email Scam (Jan 22, 2024): ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS 2024
Sender: "Ana Gonzalez" <ana.gonzalez@austinisd.org> Subject: ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS 2024 Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:38:48 +0000 Hello, Hope this email finds you well. I am pleased to inform you that the HR DEPARTMENT has recently finalized the...
Email Scam (Jan 21, 2024): Official Alert to UChicago Account Users
Sender: "X" <x@uchicago.edu> Subject: Official Alert to UChicago Account Users Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:19 +0000
Email Scam (Jan 8, 2024): 2024 STUDENT GRANT
Sender: "Bahiyja Muhammad" <bahiyjam@gov.tt> Subject: 2024 STUDENT GRANT Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:40:10 +0000
Email Scam (Jan 17, 2024): We’re hiring for the winter 2024 semester
Sender: "Gina Ahee" <Gina@ahee.com> Subject: RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR STUDENTS Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:46:52 +0000 The University of Chicago is currently seeking research assistants to work remotely. All majors are welcome to apply, if selected, you will be paid...