Norton Subscription Scam (9/1/2021)
Fish, like Phishers, never sleep! Today we have a Norton Subscription Scam. The way this works is the phisher will email you a bill and list their scammer phone number. They want you to call their number. They will then try to gather additional information from you such as credit card information or personal information […]
Extortion Scam (9/1/2021)
My grandma always said, “Don’t believe everything you read”, and that is as relevant today when it concerns phishing emails! Today’s phisher is claiming to have hacked the user’s computer and is demanding money in order to not release sensitive videos and photos of the user to their family. Remember, scare tactics are a common […]
Geek Squad Subscription – SCAM – (7/20/2021)
The scammers are on the rise again! This time it is a Geek Squad Subscription. This scam involves sending you a subscription renewal notice from ‘Geek Squad’. The scammer wants to you call their phone number and provide sensitive information (e.g., credit card information, personal information, etc). There are a couple of identifiers that let […]
Important Updates – Spoofing Email Address (7/15/2021)
This is a clever phishing tactic. The phisher ‘spoofs’ your email address and sends you an email. From your perspective, you received an email from yourself. This helps build authenticity that your account has been hacked and now the phisher is demanding payment (in the form of bitcoin). Fortunately for you, your account is not […]
Retirement Consultation – Spam/Scam (4/27/21)
There is a group, NesGroup, that is offering 1-on-1 consultations for retirement accounts. Be aware, this group is NOT affiliated with VCU. We do not recommend contacting the group or using their services. You will find a copy of the email below:
Another Job Phishing Scam (4/14/2021)
Spring is in the air, and another job phishing scam is right around the corner. Although this time the scammer is using another EDU account. The scam is ‘the usual’. The scammer will offer you $500 a week for a minimal amount of work. The con: they will overpay you with a check and they […]
Job – Phishing Scam Impersonating support@vcu.edu (4/6/21)
There is a new job phishing scam going around. The phisher is spoofing a VCU email address – support@vcu.edu. They are enticing students with a job opportunity, but don’t be fooled! The scam always results in you sending the phisher money. A picture of the scam is below:
Phishing Link via Text (4/1/2021)
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 (infosec@vcu.edu) . Hello VCU PERSON, This is […]
Scam – Richmond Business Award (3/11/21)
We all love to win awards. Especially when that awards applauds you for having an awesome library. Today’s scam is unique. They give you an award, but you have to buy your award for $150 – $200. See the email below for an example of the scam. From: Tonya Wood info@2021-business-honorinfo.comDate: Wed, Mar 10, 2021 […]
Tutoring Scam (2/22/2020)
There is always a scam running amuck and this is no new scam. The scammer is pretending to need tutoring services. Often the scammer will over pay using a check and ask for money back. The check will ultimately bounce and you will be on the hook for the money. The scam is below: On […]