olemiss.eduMalicious, Fraudulent, & Phishing Messages
Malicious, fraudulent, and phishing emails recently known to be circulating among UM accounts are listed below. Please monitor this list for updates and use it as a reference to compare against messages you may receive. Report a message that isn't listed here if you suspect it is malicious, fraudulent, or phishing. See our Phishing Tips for information on how to identify fraudulent messages and decrease the risks of attacks.
Recently Reported Messages
Reported: September 25th, 2022 at 11:00 am
Subject: Send me your available cell number
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
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[UM Employee/Supervisor]
Reported: September 23rd, 2022 at 11:48 am
Subject: Question - contact request
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hello,
I would very much appreciate your assistance in advising me of the email addresses of persons in the human resources function of your academic institution to whom I should make direct contact regarding potential recruitment as a lecturer. Thank you in anticipation of your reply.
Kind Regards
[Name]
Reported: September 22nd, 2022 at 12:48 pm
Subject: Re.Hello
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hi [Name].
I changed my bank and I would like to change my direct deposit details, can the change be effective for the current pay date?
I hope it is not too late for an update before the payment due date?
I need your prompt assistance on this matter.
Thank you,
[UM Employee/Supervisor]
Reported: September 16th, 2022 at 10:50 am
Subject: Do you have some minute?
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Do you have a moment I have a request I need you to handle discreetly. I am going into an online zoom meeting now, no calls so just reply to my email.
Regards,
[UM Employee/Supervisor]
Reported: September 7th, 2022 at 10:50 am
Subject: Olemiss Fax for University Of Mississippi [WebID] now available to view
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
[Microsoft 365 logo]
New Fax Received For [WebID]@olemiss.edu
Dear [WebID], You Have a new Fax document sent to you from Xeros scanner.
Pages: 2 Full Scanned Copies.
Received: Today
Date: 07-September-2022
RemoteID: 570732
Reported: August 25th, 2022 at 11:25 am
Subject: PRIVATE CHORES:
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hi
Is your schedule open today? I’m heading for a meeting, but I am excellent with emails if that works. I want you to discreetly handle a task for me.
Thanks.
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[UM Employee/Supervisor]
Reported: August 17th, 2022 at 8:53 am
Subject: REQUEST: Wednesday, Aug. 17TH
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hello,
Is your schedule open? I'll need you to run a quick errand for me. I'm heading into a meeting with limited communication access soon, so just reply to me via email.
Sincerely,
[UM Employee/Supervisor]
Reported: August 15th, 2022 at 11:22 am
Subject: PRIVATE APPEAL:
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hi
Is your schedule open today? I’m heading for a meeting, but I am excellent with emails if that works. I want you to discreetly handle a task for me.
Thanks.
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[UM Employee/Supervisor]
Reported: August 11th, 2022 at 1:31 pm
Subject: [UM Employee Name]
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Do you have a moment, i have a request I need you to handle discreetly. I am going into a meeting now, no calls so just reply to my email.
Sent from my U.S.Cellular© Smartphone
Reported: August 11th, 2022 at 9:27 am
Subject: Task
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Good Morning.
I need you to do a chore to purchase Apple gift cards at any store, I will be busy for the rest of today and i need to send them our as soon as possible this morning
Thanks.
[UM Employee/Supervisor]
Reported: August 10th, 2022 at 11:36 am
Subject: Urgent request
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hello, are you available?
Please I need your assistance urgently
[UM Employee/Supervisor]
Reported: August 7th, 2022 at 8:18 pm
Subject: Piano downsizing
Message:
Hello,
Mr Alex Walker is downsizing and looking to give away his late Wife's piano to a loving home. The piano is a 2014 Yamaha baby grand. You can email Mr Alex Walker to indicate your interest.
Kindly get in touch with him via his private email address[Redacted] to arrange inspection and delivery with a moving company . Please email Alex via your personal email for a swift response.
Thank you.
[UM Employee]
Reported: August 6th, 2022 at 12:59 pm
Subject: Part-Time job
Message:
I am sharing a World Health Organization (WHO) Job opportunity to all students and employees who might be interested in Part-Time job with a $500/weekly pay.
Attached is further information about the employment schedule. Kindly follow the steps in the attached document and contact Ms. Dianne Arnold with your alternate/non-official email address i.e Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.) For more details on the employment.
Take note; this is strictly a work-from-home position.
Sincerely,
[UM Employee]
Reported: August 3rd, 2022 at 11:04 am
Subject: Assessment
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Need you to run a quick request
Thanks.
Reported: August 2nd, 2022 at 8:33 am
Subject: Response
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hello [UM Employee Name] Are you Available? --
Thanks
[UM Employee/Supervisor]
Dean and Professor
Sent from my mail
Reported: August 1st, 2022 at 8:07 am
Subject: REQUEST
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hi,
I am trying to set up a mobile payment ( Zelle OR Venmo ) in the amount of $1,550 for maintenance services, also i will have to visit the bank to set it up as we don't ( Zelle OR Venmo ) or pay bill online as we have a 2 signature account, i would like to know if you can initiate the ( Zelle OR Venmo) from your personal account and put it as a request for reimbursement. Let me know so I can send the necessary details.
Thanks,
[Current/Former UM Employee]
Reported: July 26th, 2022 at 8:23 am
Subject: Task
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Good Morning.
Let me know your schedule this morning.
I will be going on a conference call this morning and i will need your help in getting a task done.
Thanks.
[UM Employee/Supervisor]
Reported: July 25th, 2022 at 9:02 am
Subject: Special Task
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
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Are you available at the moment? I need you to handle a project. I'm heading to a meeting with limited communication .
Thanks
Reported: July 21st, 2022 at 8:01 am
Subject: Requisition: Thursday, July 21st
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Is your schedule open? I'll need you to run a quick task. I'm heading into a meeting with limited communication access soon, so just reply to me via email.
[UM employee/supervisor]
Director of [Department]
The University of Mississippi