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RECENT PHISHING MESSAGESReported: June 24th, 2025 at 8:04 am
Message:
365 MFA Expiry Notice
[EXTERNAL]
Your 365 MFA expires today. Please reconnect to avoid service interruptions.
Important: Your 365 MFA Expires Today
Dear [REDACTED],
We would like to remind you that the password assigned to your account (REDACTED) expires today, Tuesday, 24 June, 2025. To ensure your account remains active and avoid any service interruptions, please verify your account now.
[REDACTED]
If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our [REDACTED].
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You’re receiving this email because you have an active 365 subscription. If you did not request this, please [REDACTED] or .
Confidentiality notice. Pursuant to GDPR 2016/679, this email message is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you receive this message in error, please delete it and notify the sender immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not take any action based on its contents, nor copy or share it with others.
This email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt for disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copying or distribution of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting the original from your computer.
Reported: June 23rd, 2025 at 8:54 am
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Dear all,
I’m delighted to share a generous offer from one of our retired colleagues, Mr. Levi Anderson. He is seeking a new home for his beautifully maintained Yamaha C7 (7'2") Concert Grand Piano.
This outstanding instrument features a black satin finish, a Dampp-Chaser humidity control system, an artist’s bench, and a full piano cover. It has been professionally stored for over a year following the passing of Mr. Anderson’s father.
Though the piano remains in excellent condition and offers superb sound quality, Mr. Anderson hopes it will be enjoyed by someone with a deep appreciation for music—whether a seasoned musician or a passionate learner.
If you’re interested in giving this remarkable piano a new home, please contact Mr. Anderson directly at [REDACTED] using your personal email. The new owner will be responsible for arranging delivery with the storage facility.
Warm regards,
[REDACTED]
Reported: June 22nd, 2025 at 10:47 am
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Dear Qualified Student/Staffs,
Congratulations to you as you have been approved to receive a benefit check from Skoll Foundation and COLLEGE board. This check is to support Student/Staff in catering for their school needs, medical and personal expenses.
You are to contact your claims agent Mr. George Thompson via his email only (REDACTED) and it is necessary to contact him with your Full Names, Name of University, phone Number and Personal Email for claims.
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