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Phishing Scam – “COINBASE JOB OPENING”

October 10th, 2022

The text below is from the most recent phishing email we have seen (subject: “COINBASE JOB OPENING”). Messages of this type attempt to trick users into communicating with an unusual email address using a personal account, at which point a variety of scams may be attempted. This email (and anything similar) should be deleted right […]


Phishing Scam – Fraudulent Check Deposit

September 8th, 2022

The text below is from the most recent phishing email we have seen. Scams of this type attempt to trick users into depositing a fraudulent check, and often request some of that money before the fraud is detected by the user’s financial institution. This email (and anything similar) should be deleted right away. If you […]


Phishing Scam – Fake Job Information

February 10th, 2022

Below is the most recent phishing email we have seen. Similar to past emails, this scam attempts to trick users into disclosing personal information. This email (and anything similar) should be deleted right away. If you have any questions about this or any email, please call or email the ITS Service Desk at 773-508-4487 or […]


Phishing Scam – “VERIFY” – January 7th, 2022

January 7th, 2022

Below is the most recent phishing email we have seen. Similar to past emails, this scam attempts to trick users into completing an online form to disclose personal information. Users should delete it right away. If you have any questions about this or any email, before you act on the email, please call or email […]


Phishing Scam – “Information request” – June 25, 2021

June 25th, 2021

Below is the most recent phishing email we have seen. Similar to past emails, this scam attempts to trick users into responding and eventually disclosing personal information. Users should delete it right away. If you have any questions about this or any email, before you act on the email, please call or email the ITS […]


Phishing Scam – “Luc New FaxMail Received” – June 15, 2021

June 15th, 2021

Below is the most recent phishing email we have seen. This scam attempts to trick users into opening an attachment, which then asks for login information. Users should delete any similar messages without opening any attachments or links. If you have any questions about this or any email, before you act on the email, please […]


Phishing Scam – “Pet Sitting Position” – June 1, 2021

June 1st, 2021

Below is the most recent phishing email we have seen. Similar to past emails, this scam attempts to trick users into responding and eventually disclosing personal information. Users should not click any links in this email and should delete it right away. If you have any questions about this or any email, before you act […]


Windows Tech Support Scam

November 23rd, 2016

Beware of a new email scam that is targeting Loyola. The email will begin with text similar to that found below, and will advise you to call a number supposedly associated with Microsoft technical support. Please delete such emails without calling the number or clicking any links. Unsuspecting users who call in will likely be […]


June 13th, 2016 Phishing Report

June 13th, 2016

Beware of a new email phishing scam that is targeting Loyola. The email will be similar to the text below, and contains a link to a non-Loyola site that will collect your user credentials.  The linked site is now blocked for users on the University network.   Your LUC mailbox has exceeded it storage limit […]


October 2nd, 2015 Phishing Report

October 2nd, 2015

Beware of a new phishing scam circulating campus.  The email will be similar to the following, and contains a Google Drive link to a malicious executable. From: “info@slicedcreative.co.uk” <info@slicedcreative.co.uk> Date: October 2, 2015 at 12:32:31 PM CDT To: <UVID@luc.edu> Subject: Swift payment copy. Reply-To: <gjdariye@excite.com> If the phishing attachment was opened or clicked, please call […]