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RECENT PHISHING MESSAGESReported: May 10th, 2021 at 6:50 pm
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Sent Via OneDrive
[IT Security Note: Don't open the attachment and enter credentials.]
Reported: May 10th, 2021 at 9:16 am
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hi ,
I need to change my banking information on payroll. Are there any forms which I need to fill and submit to effect the change? I will appreciate any assistance you can offer.
Thanks,
[UM Employee name/title]
Reported: May 7th, 2021 at 8:00 am
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
I'm a Private/Individual lender with low interest rate and no collateral required, I'm located in the State of Pennsylvania, United States, We Lend Money to borrowers nationwide and a few other countries overseas who are looking to develop their business.
Email: [Redacted Address] I will give you more details
Sincerely,
[Redacted Signature/Contact Information]
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