Posts written by gerwitz

Participate in this survey for an Amazon Gift Card

June 1, 2022

This email is an attempt to download malware or ransomware to your computer or device. If you receive this email, delete it.


Geek Squad subscription renewal

June 1, 2022

This email is a Phishing attack. The subject line is a series of numbers and is different on each email. It is attempting to trick the recipient into thinking the Geek Squad inadvertently debited their bank account. The recipient would be compelled to call the phone number to let the company know they never ordered […]


Invoice IVN-0228

June 1, 2022

This email was identified as fraud and an attempt to spread malware in March, 2022. The company xero.com put a warning on their website about this dangerous email. The Invoice INV number will differ but the intent is the same. It uses scare tactics in an attempt to make the recipient think they have a […]


Account password expire

May 31, 2022

This email is an attempt to persuade the recipient into clicking the link and downloading malware to their device. The email doesn’t come from uthscsa.edu or microsoft.com. If you hover over the link, you will see the site listed has nothing to do with UT Health SA or Microsoft. If you receive an email similar […]


Informational Session on Retirement and Finances

May 26, 2022

The company “Public Employee Benefits” can not be confirmed as a legitimate company. Do not trust this email or click on any of the links. This is an attempt to gather personal information about you and your finances.  


Alert Administrator (Action Required)

May 25, 2022

This email is an attempt to fool someone into clicking on the link. The link is not hidden but the site shouldn’t be trusted. This isn’t coming from Microsoft.com or UTHSCSA.edu. Do not click on the link and do not reply to this email.  Delete this email if you receive it. 


IncomingFaxDocs

May 25, 2022

This email will download malware on to the computer or device, if the link is selected. Do not click the link. As you can see if you hover over the link, it is not going to a SharePoint site. This email has been verified as malware by Microsoft and should be deleted.


WHO weekly paid job

May 23, 2022

This email is an attempt to entice the recipient into opening the attachment. If opened, the attachment will download files onto the computer and begin sending this same email to everyone on the recipient’s contact list. The emails will appear to come from the recipient so people will be more likely to believe it to […]


UPS Shipment(s) on hold please review

May 20, 2022

This email subject line might include an alpha numeric code. This email is an attempt to persuade the receiver to open a PDF file. Do not open the pdf. You can delete this email, if you receive it.


Your ATM Master CARD of $12.5 Million USD

May 19, 2022

This is a known scam. This scam is an attempt to gather personal identifiable information (PII) and money (in the form of delivery fee). Delete this email if you receive it.