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RECENT PHISHING MESSAGESReported: January 14th, 2025 at 11:49 am
Message:
I need you to pick up some Apple gift cards for me from a nearby shop. There are some prospects I need to send these to but I am currently in a meeting and there are no shops around. Let me know if you can get them now and attach the image here while I can give you further details. I'll reimburse you.
Kindly email me back now.
Best Regards
Get back to me now
Reported: January 2nd, 2025 at 7:55 am
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
One of our staff at (University of Mississippi) (REDACTED) is giving away her late father's Welding tools, Miller 951937 Dynasty 300 TIG Welder with TIG Runner Pkg & Wireless Foot Control, along with a complete set of Snap-On Tools Box and accessories.
We urge you to contact (REDACTED) at (REDACTED), her primary email address. She would be pleased to address any inquiries you may have and offer you further details about the products.
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