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RECENT PHISHING MESSAGESReported: April 1st, 2025 at 8:46 am
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Dear Staff and Faculty,
I trust this message reaches you in good spirits. It is with great pleasure that I share news of [REDACTED], who has generously offered to donate her late father's Miller 951937 Dynasty 300 TIG Welder and a complete set of Snap-On Tools and accessories.
Should you have an interest in these tools, kindly express your interest by reaching out to [REDACTED] to coordinate the inspection and delivery or pickup with a moving company.
Please remember to provide [REDACTED] with your personal email for a prompt response.
Warm regards,
Reported: March 27th, 2025 at 8:11 am
Message:
Receipt for your donation to Donate Life :- If you suspect your account has been compromised without your permission, please reach out to PayPal at [REDACTED] to request a refund.
[EXTERNAL]
[REDACTED], see your donation details.
Hello, [REDACTED]
You donated $268.00 MXN to Donate Life :- If you suspect your account has been compromised without your permission, please reach out to PayPal at [REDACTED] to request a refund.
Thank you for using PayPal
Donation Details
Date
March 26, 2025
Transaction ID
7XK67536S2589252S
Purpose
Donation to
Donate Life :- If you suspect your account has been compromised without your permission, please reach out to PayPal at [REDACTED] to request a refund.
Donation from
martin.juanita@myyahoo.com
Donation amount
$268.00 MXN
________________________________
Total amount of this transaction
$268.00 MXN
Funding Sources Used (Total)
AMEX x- 6001
$268.00 MXN
The transaction will appear on your credit card statement as PAYPAL *DONATELIFEI.
Please note it may take a little while for this donation to appear in the Activity section of your account.
This is a record of your generosity, but it's not an official tax donation receipt.
Reported: March 22nd, 2025 at 9:49 am
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
To: All UM Employees
From: Help Desk
Subject: Email System Maintenance
________________________________
WHAT: We're excited to announce that we've rolled out a major upgrade to UM email
system with improved security.
WHO: All UM employees.
WHY:All UM employees are advised to u p d a t e to integrate with the new system
requirements.
HOW: [REDACTED]
As always we appreciate your understanding and support, If you have questions
or are in need of technical assistance, please contact:
The Help Desk
The University of Mississippi
Help Desk
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