FAKE “Welding Tools offer” June 10th, 2025
Hello, just now this email was reported to our team wanting to “give away” tools. This is a scam. Typically scams like this will “charge you shipping” which is how they make their money off of victims. Example of the scam above. If you have reached out to these emails of the scammers please block […]
Phishing Scam, Do NOT scan QR Codes from emails! “[SECURITY ALERT: 2-Factor Authentication Required Immediately]”
Hello, this is a scam that was recently reported to our team. Please not this is not a legitimate request and please reach out to [email protected] if you scanned the QR Code.
Stay Clear of This Email Scam “SPECIAL INVITATION CARD”
Please recognize that hackers are attempting to gain access to your computers through what exactly?? A legitimate e-invitations service! Hackers are hiding links in legitimate emails through this new way of scamming. Sending you an email for an e-invitation which when you click to explore, “oh cool what did i get invited too?” it prompts […]
Phishing Scam for “Free: Tools
Hey please do not respond or reach out to this email regarding “free” tools. Subject line “Subject: Re-homing of Mrs. Rebecca Snap-On Tools and accessories” This scam will charge you a fake shipping fee once you reach out about the items being “given away” Example of the scam email.
Fraudulent Website acting as VCU payment provider. Doxo[.]com
Hello all, it was report to infosec at 9:45am today of a fake payment website acting as a VCU payment provider. Please note that this is a scam and if you are unsure the proper way to pay your bill please call your doctors office directly. An example of this scam website to provided below. […]
Another Document Shared with you Phishing Attack ” Item shared with you: “Thank you for being part of Virginia Commonwealth University .pdf”
Below see another example of this dangerous password stealing scam.
Phishing Reported: “Item shared with you: “Thank you for being part of Virginia Commonwealth University .pdf””
A second round of the Document Shared with you phishing attack has been reported.
Phishing email reported: “Item shared with you: “Thank you for being part of Virginia Commonwealth University .pdf”
Hey please beware this phishing email below. Be caution of unexpected emails from people out side of VCU. This scam appears to be a business compromised email. This scam attempts to steal your password with a fake VCU login screen. Beware.
Please beware this qr code phishing email.
This is a phishing email attempting to steal passwords and trick users into believing it is from VCU. Notice the email sender is not majorly suspicious. Report suspicious emails to [email protected]
Phishing email “Subject: myVCU Mail MFA” Do NOT Scan
Hello world… please be aware of a phishing email claiming to be a Microsoft/vcu notification. Do not trust the phishing email sender princesscake1. Below is an example of this QR code phishing email. Which was reported to our Information Security Office at 2pm today 12/9/24. If you ever have a strange feeling about an email […]