Phishing Net

Phishing Scams and Schemes Unveiled

We received a report that the following phishing text is being sent to VCU personnel. Please note – VCU will never have you validate your email via a text message. Lastly, when in doubt about an email you received – forward it over to the Information Security Office ([email protected]) .


Hello VCU PERSON,

This is to notify all students, staff and alumniq at VCU that we are upgrading the VCU E-mail Services. Validate your e-mail using the link below to avoid disconnection.

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