Phishing scam email examples
These are a few recent examples of email phishing attempts to steal K-State eIDs and passwords.
BEFORE you respond to a questionable email, follow these steps:
- Check the detailed list of recent phishing scams
arriving at K-State, as shown on the K-State IT Security Threats Blog.
- Questions about an email? Contact the IT Help Desk,
785-532-7722, helpdesk@k-state.edu.
It's the first point of contact for assistance on computing and IT at K-State.
Scam received 6/7/12 - IT HELPDESK SERVICE MAINTENANCE
Subject: IT HELPDESK SERVICE MAINTENANCE
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 09:46:05 -0400
From: "Cathryn Johnson" <johnsc@monroeps.org>
To: <helpdesk@admin.com>
The Helpdesk is currently upgrading and maintaing database Server from the
old Microsoft Server to the new Microsoft Server( No520193x ) click the
link below and fill all information required.
CLICK HERE
<https://docs.google.com/a/smps.k12.ok.us/spreadsheet/viewform?
formkey=DHRxcTd5M0IzZXZrQTFRRTJfT3RXTHc6MQ>
Thank You
Helpdesk Upgrade Team
Scam received 6/2/12 - Storage Limit Exceeded
From: Sue Elliott
--- Helpdesk<info@admin.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012 21:53:43 +0100
Subject: Storage Limit Exceeded
Dear members,
you will not be able to receive mail open
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?
formkey=3DdHJ5c2Yxa1p4VW05WW5fazY1d2EyLUE6MQ
Regards,
Technical Team.
Scam received 6/3/12 - Zimbra! Email Deletion Confirmation
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:51:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: Zimbra!Mail Team
Reply-To: email-verify-no-reply@zimbra.com
Subject: Zimbra! Email Deletion Confirmation
zimbra!
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear subscriber,
1. You requested your Email Account on June 3, 2012 at 11:02 PM CS to be
deactivated and deleted from a location in with this IP number;
201.130.47.33.
2. Click on
(https://secure.zimbra.com/verifyf?intl=us&.partner= cancelrequest)
<http://www.upgrade-your-edu-webmailnow.10001mb.com/> to cancel
this request; else your email account will be deactivated and deleted
within 24 hours
3. Do not share your password with anyone for your security purpose.
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