Phishing Net

Phishing Scams and Schemes Unveiled

There is a scam email being sent out to the university by scammers impersonating Dr. Rao. The scammers have sent an email with an attachment with a link to a phishing site, DO NOT open/ download the attachment. Please note that the email address used is NOT president@vcu.edu but a personal gmail account. If you have received this email please ignore and delete this email.

From: Michael Rao wolepower@gmail[.]com
Subject: Important College Message From The President – Michael Rao , Phd
Date: November 19, 2019 at 2:55:11 PM EST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Dear Colleagues:

Due to our continued commitment to fostering an environment that is
safe and secure, inclusive, and conducive to academic inquiry, student
engagement and student success. Whether it’s improving safety and
reliability, delivering better service for our students, or earning
back their trust and confidence, all of us at this institution are
working hard to ensure that our organization is on a solid foundation
for the future.

This Policy applies to all employees, as it aims to provide guidance
and align our behaviors as we make great decisions that impact our
daily operations. we rely on our values and this code as guidelines,
as a breach of the Policy may result in disciplinary action against
the Employee concerned.

All employees, including all individuals on full-time or part-time
employment with the Institution are required to go through the
guidelines attached in this email. It is important that we all adhere
to these guidelines so you will be helping to ensure a future success
of this great institution

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to delivering a better and
reliable service.

Sincerely

Michael Rao , Phd

[MALICIOUS ATTACHMENT REMOVED, Named vcu.pdf]