Another Student Job Scam – 9/13/2024 – [email protected]
It is that time of year when job scams run rampant. The scam offers students an opportunity to earn money based on a set of small tasks. The way this scam plays out: the scammer will send you a fraudulent check, request you deposit the fraudulent check and send money back to the scammer. You […]
Student Job Scam (9/3/2024) – [email protected]
There was a recent job scam impersonating a faculty member. This job scam entices students to earn $450. These jobs scams have become more elaborate. The new job scam include interviews, resumes, and will often make the student perform some task (e.g. sort data, create a survey, etc). Ultimately, the scammers will send the student […]
Scare Tactic – Google Street View of User’s Address for Ransom (9/6/2024)
Phishing scare tactics are on the rise. One of the most recent phishing scam tactics includes phishers sending you an email with a Google Map Street-view photo of your apartment/house or an old house location. The email claims they have installed a virus on your phone/computer. They are scaring you into paying a ransom. The […]
Phishing Text Messages (2/28/2024)
There is a phishing text message pretending to be ‘Robert A. Winn’ and asking for Apple Gift Cards. The phishing is currently using the number 1-804-847-1252. Stay diligent as phone numbers are easy to spoof. Lastly, remember if someone is requesting gift cards – it is likely a scam.
Virginia Commonwealth University Employees: Retirement Planning Sessions Available
Be wary of unsolicited emails regarding pension planning. Although they may provide a legitimate service, they are NOT affiliate with the University or the State. If you want to receive VCU provided support for retirement, please review the resources located on the VCU HR Website: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/retirement/.
QR Phishing Email (11/8/2023)
QR phishing emails are on the rise. The phisher sends you a QR code in hopes that you scan it with your phone. The phisher is hoping to bypass any security controls that your company implements since users will often use their personal phones to scan the QR code. Below is an example of a […]
Phishing Text Message – Suspicious Bank Account 10/2/2023
There is a phishing text message being sent to individuals from the address “[email protected]”. The phisher/scammer is spoofing the VCU email address. The text message typically references a problem with a bank account. Please do not call the number associated with the text message. An example of the text message is below:
Facebook Messaging Scam (11/3/2022)
Another day, another scam. Today’s scam targets users with Facebook groups. The scammer used facebook branding, and they even have a link that appears to be related to Facebook. Fortunately, when I hover over the link, I realized that it was not related to Facebook. Additionally, the email address is a Gmail address.
Another Job Scam (7/18/2022)
Phishers and scammers all want a piece of someone else’s money. Today’s scam is no different. The scam lures the victim to a promising job opportunity: low hours and high pay. The scammer collects personal information from you and sends you a check. This is where the scam occurs. The scammer overpays you with the […]
Debt Collector Scam (6/27/2022)
Today’s scam involved debt collectors! The phishers impersonated a legitimate debt collection business (e.g. Bierens Group), but they used a fake domain (“bierensgroups.us“). The real debt collectors are “Bierengroups.com“. Check out the scam below: From: Chahdad – Bierens Collection Attorneys <[email protected]>Date: Sun, Jun 26, 2022 at 7:50 PMSubject: Outstanding DebtTo: <[email protected]> Hello Victim I am a Debt […]