Your order is on the way
May 12, 2022
This particular scam was first spotted in March, 2021. It is a notification of a product being sent that was never ordered. This is an attempt to have the receiver call the phone number to get it straightened out. If you do call the number, you will be prompted to verify personal information. If you […]
Your Funds and other ways to get Banking Information
May 12, 2022
This type of email is attempting to persuade the receiver into giving banking information to the sender. This is similar to the email going around in the early 2000’s stating they are a Nigerien Prince. There is no agency compensating people for falling for a previous scam. Do not reply to any email stating there […]
Notification (Microsoft 3 6 5)
May 11, 2022
This email subject link is simply Notification. It uses the scare tactic of making someone think their password is expiring to get them to click on a link. Do not click the link. Microsoft Office 365 doesn’t not send out password reset information posing as UT Health IT folks. Delete this email if you receive […]
Part-Time Job Opportunity (WHO)
May 11, 2022
This email is an attempt to persuade the receiver to open the attachment. The email address is spoofed to look like it is coming from someone in our organization. The attachment can download malicious code to your computer if you open it. If you receive an email similar to this, delete it.
World Bank Payment
May 11, 2022
This is a confirmed attempt to steal money. Do not reply to this message or contact the person listed. The United Nations listed this as one of the many fraud attempts using its name. https://www.un.org/en/about-us/fraud-alert. The United Nations does not request any information related to bank accounts or other private information. The United Nations does […]