Phishing Calls – Asking for Passwords and Sensitive Information
There is a phishing scam that is calling users and pretending to be technical support while asking for their VCU passwords and DUO codes. Please remember, technical support will never ask you for your password or DUO code. If you receive an unprompted call from VCU technical support asking for this information, please hang up […]
Phishing Email Reported with Fake Form
Hello, please beware a phishing email reported to infosec around 2pm today. You may have received this email from what appears to be a trusted source but please beware the following redflags: In a world where scams are becoming increasingly believable please be cautious and always feel free to forward suspicious emails to [email protected]. Stay […]
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 Alert- Employment Scam
Below is a an example of a phishing scam from an attacker pretending to be a game studios. The attackers used this fake job offer to collect personally identifiable information. Dear Victim, We are genuinely impressed by your performance in the interview process at GameCloud Studios. Your exceptional abilities, as reflected in your outstanding interview […]
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.