Phishing Alert: Fake “Google Account Verification” Emails Targeting VCU Accounts with Malicious Google Form Link (8/3/2026)
We are currently seeing a wave of phishing emails sent from compromised VCU accounts. These messages claim your account will be suspended or deleted unless you “verify” it through a Google Form link. This is a scam — do not click the link or enter any information. What the email looks like: Dear User, We […]
More Fake IT Text Messages Targeting VCU Users (7/28/2026)
There is a another phisher with the phone number (1-202-300-0772) that is texting users and threatening to shut down user’s email accounts. We’ve seen this attack previously (https://blogs.vcu.edu/phishing/2026/06/25/fake-it-text-messages-targeting-vcu-users-6-25-2026/) Please be aware this is a scam. If you responded to the text message and provided your user/password, please contact us at [email protected] and following these instructions […]
Fake IT Text Messages Targeting VCU Users 6/25/2026
There is a phisher with the phone number (1-680-223-5968) that is texting users and threatening to shut down user’s email accounts. Please be aware this is a scam. If you responded to the text message and provided your user/password, please contact us at [email protected] and following these instructions to reset your password: https://knowledgebase.vcu.edu/portal/app/portlets/results/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=240503162018383
Fake Invitation MALWARE! 4/6/26
The “Dinner Party” Phishing Scam: Don’t RSVP to Danger The latest phishing attempt hitting VCU inboxes is a masterclass in subtlety. Instead of scary threats about account deactivation, this one uses social engineering to pique your curiosity with a sophisticated-looking “Dinner Party” invitation. We have seen repeated use of this Greenvelope tool being used to […]
URGENT: [Job Scam Alert] Vacancy Announcement: Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
Other Subject Lines: WORK AND STUDY PART-TIME & Virginia Commonwealth University Act Now The Information Security office is aware of a job scam which originated from the email ‘gabrielsanchez712396@gmail[.]com’ The scammer compromised a number of VCU email accounts and used them to further the scam. This was done so that it appeared legitimate, as the scam was now […]
Fake Text From IT…VCU IT Will Never Text You!
We are issuing a formal warning regarding a fraudulent messaging campaign currently targeting Virginia Commonwealth University students and faculty. The scam involves a text message or email claiming to be from the “Microsoft IT Help Department.” The message falsely alleges that a request has been initiated to deactivate your official VCU email account and prompts […]
New Phishing Alert: Fake VCU Two‑Factor Enrollment Email
A new phishing email is circulating through our community, and this one is crafted to look highly official. Attackers are attempting to steal user credentials by imitating a “VCU Two‑Factor enrollment update,” complete with university branding and a QR code that leads to a malicious website. VCU will NEVER ask for your personal data with […]
Invitation to party? SCAM
A new phishing campaign is making the rounds on campus, and it’s disguised as something friendly and harmless: a party invitation. Recently, members of our community received an email claiming “You’re invited to my private party,” complete with what looks like an e‑card and a link to “download the card.” While it may appear like […]
Text from Dr. Rao 12/11/25
Please beware of a text scam impersonating Dr. Rao asking for help with a quick task. If you received this it is a scam please do not respond to the scammer. See example of the scam below. Please report to [email protected], if you have further questions or comments.
FAKE VCU Login Page linked in Phishing Email
Hello please beware a phishing email matching the description below this phishing email contains a fake webpage to capture your username and password. Please reset your password if you have clicked the link.