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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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
February 1, 2021 · 11:53 AM
UMBC Administrative Assistant Job Scam Continues
Dr Deborah P. Webb Is NOT Offering You A Job
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) continues to receive reports of phishing emails claiming to offer a part-time job as an Administrative Assistant at UMBC’s Academic Success Center....
February 1, 2021 · 11:21 AM
"Welcome to MG Scanner" (The UMBC COVID-19 Testing App)
This Is REAL. UMBC Is Really Asking You To Use This App
In its ongoing effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 in the UMBC community, UMBC has partnered with Maryland Genomics (https://marylandgenomics.com/) to create and distribute a phone app that will...
January 24, 2021 · 12:03 AM
Cornerstone Student Job Scam
It's Still Showing Up!
Below is an example of a job scam that has been reported to the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) at the end of last year. This scam follows the pattern that has been seen a lot for...
January 19, 2021 · 6:26 PM
“Dean Hides Author’s Identity” Phishing Email
An Odd YouTube Related Scam Making The Rounds
Below is an example of a phishing email that has been reported to the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).  From: k chan <kkchan3275@aol.com> Date: Sun, Jan 10, 2021  Subject:...
January 19, 2021 · 6:24 PM
CISCO Job Scam Emails “PART TIME JOB OFFER”
New Year, Same Scams
It’s a new year UMBC’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is still seeing scammers sending out phishing emails offering fake jobs to students. Below is an example of one of these job scam...
January 15, 2021 · 11:24 AM

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