msepostdoc-list FW: Message from Dave Carmichael re Phishing

[Stacey, Lisa A]

FYI, please see message forwarded from Dave Bahr below.

Regards,

Lisa Stacey
Administrative Assistant to the Department Head
School of Materials Engineering
Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering
o: 765-494-4095   f: 765-494-1204
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From: Msestaff-list <msestaff-list-bounces at ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Bahr, David F
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2020 10:44 AM
To: faculty-list <msefaculty-list at ecn.purdue.edu>; msestaff-list at ecn.purdue.edu
Subject: [msestaff-list] FW: Message from Dave Carmichael re Phishing

Folks,
Just a reminder, the phishing scams are prevalent right now and continue.
Rosemary and Vicki, please also share with students, we know some of them have received these scam emails also.
DFB
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Dear Faculty and Staff,

There has been a spike in scam emails going out late in the week with words like “Do you have a minute?” or “Can you send me your cell, I need to send you a text”
These typically look like they’re coming from your supervisor, but have a completely made up email address… eg: Mitch Daniels <mitch.daniels.purdue.edu at gmail.com<mailto:mitch.daniels.purdue.edu at gmail.com>>

Once contact has been established, the typical ask is for a gift card to be purchased and the number sent along.

Please do not fall for such emails. Your supervisors would not ask you to purchase a gift card for them. Confirm this with an independent email (not a reply-to), or better still, a phone call.

Scammers are taking advantage of our increased workloads, stress and distractions to catch us in a moment of indecision - be aware and vigilant.

Just be aware that I do not typically need anyone else to purchase a gift card for me.

Also, for additional information you can read this:

https://itap.purdue.edu/newsroom/200827-Phishing-Fall-2020.html


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Dave Carmichael - Executive Director
Purdue - Engineering Computer Network
 V:            765.494.3546
E: carmicha at ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:carmicha at ecn.purdue.edu>



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