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 (Nov 3, 2021): “Job”
From: Richard A Olshen <olshen@stanford.edu> Sent: Friday, December 3, 2021 9:26:24 AM Subject: Job I am sharing job opportunity information to students and staff who might be interested in a paid UNICEF Part-Time job with a weekly pay of $500.00 (USD). Attached...
Email Scam (Nov 11, 2021): Student Jobs Available
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:18:01 -0500 Subject: Student Jobs Available From: "Dr Kenneth Berg" <drkennethberg@gmail.com> The UChicago Administrative Assistants urgently requires the service of competent students to represent her position on campus for a check...
Email Scam (Nov 02, 2021): “Timothy F. Stephenson shared ‘Evaluation.COVID19.Status’ with you.”
From: Timothy F. Stephenson <no-reply@sharepointonline.com> Subject: "Timothy F. Stephenson shared 'Evaluation.COVID19.Status' with you." Date: November 1st, 9:00PM Content is an image that includes the comment: FWD: President Paul Alivisators has shared a file...
Email Scam (Oct 14, 2021): “DEIRDRE HARRINGTON (States Attorney) Shared A Confidential Document With You”
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:12:15 +0000 Subject: DEIRDRE HARRINGTON (States Attorney) Shared A Confidential Document With You From: "DEIRDRE HARRINGTON (States Attorney)" <deirdre.harrington@cookcountyil.gov> Please review attached, Ensure that you have read the...
Email Scam (July 4, 2021): “Additional Claim”
From: Peters, Ariel M (HSC) <Ariel-Peters@ouhsc.edu> Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2021 4:02 PM Subject: Additional Claim IDES Process your additional $1400 weekly claim without delay, please provide accurate and complete information on your Unemployment Claim (Regular...
Email Scam (June 30, 2021): “Account Verification”
From: The University of Chicago <accesschael3@virginmedia.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 3:36 PM Subject: Account Verification Dear UChicago User, Your University of Chicago account is due for upgrade. Kindly upgrade immediately to avoid account suspension...
Email Scam (June 19, 2021): “HIRING RESEARCH ASSISTANTS”
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:59:13 -0500 Subject: HIRING RESEARCH ASSISTANTS From: "ON-CAMPUS JOBS" <crystalkate000@gmail.com> Due to the Pandemic ,the University of Chicago Information Technology and Support Center is currently hiring students to work remotely as...
Email Scam (Jun 21st 2021): “Information technology service.”
From: Morgan Poteet <mpoteet@mta.ca> Date: Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 6:53 AM Subject: Information technology service. Your university account has been filed under the list of accounts set for deactivation due to retirement/graduation of the concerned account holder....
Email Scam (Jun 21 2021): “Submit timesheet immediately”
From: Adams, Ayrenne <Ayrenne.Adams@nychhc.org> Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 7:25 AM Subject: Submit timesheet immediately. Hello, Your work schedules is needed as we are reviewing your profile. Please submit your etimesheets for the last pay period below....
Email Scam (June 11th 2021): “IMPORTANT: A message From University of Chicago”
From: "Esselburn,Anne" <Anne.Esselburn@fwcs.k12.in.us> Subject: IMPORTANT: A message From University of Chicago Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:01:47 +0000 Dear Employee, You Have A New Message from UChicago Employee Portal. Click here to...