Scams

While this isn’t a phishing attempt or outright fraud, it’s at best a hidden—and therefore misleading—marketing attempt we want you to be aware of.

Beware of phishing attempts to access your MFA-Duo credentials. If you fall for the scam, criminals could then attempt to reroute your direct deposit information.

There’s an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates a payroll & employees relations specialist sending information about a pay increase. The email asks recipients to click an attached PDF.

Watch out for an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker offers a a part-time, work-from-home job.

In an active phishing campaign to UW email addresses, scammers prompt you to enter your NetID and password on a fake profile page. The scammers then use this information to change your direct deposit information.

There’s an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates a benefits specialist offering a $3,500 end-of-year bonus. The email asks recipients to click a link leading to a fake benefits site where they’re prompted to enter login information.

The Cybersecurity Operations Center and Information Technology’s Office 365 email team have been tracking an increase in spam email messages promoting adult websites. Some of these messages include links to tech support scam webpages.

Scammers recently sent a phony Office 365 login alert. Learn how to protect yourself!

Scammers recently sent a phony email quota message. Learn how to protect yourself.