Phishing Scam 2020.01.07 - Subject: Bill Payment

Date and Time First Identified

  • 2038 on January 7, 2020

Phishing Method

  • Email sent to broad group of users across campus requesting personal information including contact info.
  • Email is likely to be a Money Mule scam  ( https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/pass-it-on/money-mule-scams, https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/fbi-joins-international-campaign-to-stop-money-mules-121718) .

User Response

  • DO NOT RESPOND TO THE SENDER
  • Delete and empty trash

Sample Unformatted Email

Subject: Bill Payment







We have an Errand Running assignment in your location for you. We will pay


350$ per week and assignment, we will always give you comprehensive details

in regards your assignment.The job Entails Initiating payments, Fill orders

and invoices on Excel Sheet, purchase some Items when needed.Send

information below to get started If you are Interested



Full_Name:

Full Current Address (No PO BOX):

APT # :

City:

State :

Zip Code :

Phone_Cell :

Age

Alternate Email_Address:



We are thrilled to welcome you to the Team.

We have just few opening the quicker the better

Hr Manager

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