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Another UMBC Administrative Assistant Job Scam Variant

A Recent Variation On An Ongoing Scam

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) continues to receive reports of new variants of phishing emails claiming to offer a part-time job as an Administrative Assistant at UMBC. Here is...

Posted: March 23, 2021, 4:50 PM

Job Scam Emails "Data Research"

Job Scam From Compromised UMBC Accounts

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has been receiving reports of phishing emails claiming a part-time job as a temporary research aide. The scammer is impersonating Professor Robert...

Posted: March 23, 2021, 4:48 PM

Why are Cyber Criminals Targeting Universities?

Universities Are Seen As 'Soft Targets' For Fraud

Phishing emails, spoofing and forgery schemes have found a hunting ground for cyber attacks within institutes of higher education just like UMBC. Below are some reasons why universities are...

Posted: March 3, 2021, 4:29 PM

Impersonation Scam - Fake Job Offer

“Student Job or Research Assistant Position”

Yes, The Offer Really IS Too Good To Be True.  Below is an example of a job scam reported to the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). The scammer, impersonating one of several faculty...

Posted: March 3, 2021, 4:18 PM

Text/SPAM Alert: Maryland Department of Transportation

Fake text messages from MDOT

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) warns of a text message from “Maryland-MDot Urgent” which addresses “MDot Customers.” This message was NOT from MDOT. This message contains a link...

Posted: February 8, 2021, 11:36 AM

“Claim and share your badge" Mail From admin@youracclaim.com

This Message Is Actually Legitimate.

This Is REAL. Acclaim is the company subsidiary of Credly who is handing out UMBC digital badges. As a part of UMBC’s ongoing effort to protect our data and computing environment, the...

Posted: February 2, 2021, 9:41 PM

Personal Assistant Job Scam

Prof. Bonner Does Not Want To Hire You

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has been notified that a scammer is sending out phishing emails claiming to offer an interim personal assistant job. Please note that this offer is...

Posted: February 2, 2021, 8:46 PM

“HOME BASED INTERNSHIP” Job Scam

Fake Offer From A Real (Compromised) Account

Below is an example of a job scam email offering a fake internship opportunity. In the example below the name of the sender has been removed for privacy reasons. From: COMPROMISED ACCOUNT...

Posted: February 1, 2021, 1:25 PM

Impersonation Scam “UMBC Student Job”

Yes, The Offer Really IS To Good To Be True.

Below is an example of a job scam reported to the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). Please note that the name of the from address has been removed for privacy reasons. From:...

Posted: February 1, 2021, 11:53 AM