Gift Card Scam Text Message

Text Message starting a Gift Card Scam

Multiple people at UVA have reported that they have received a text message that looks like this: 

This is the beginning of a gift card scam!

Do NOT reply to this text message. 

If you're concerned that it is legitimate request from your "<UVA leader>" (e.g., your dean, department chair) then email or call that person using the contact information you already have.

Please report "smishing" (SMS phishing) to us by emailing abuse@virginia.edu

Learn more about gift card scams and how to avoid them by reading our past Security Tips at "Don't Get Gift Card Scammed" and "Gift Card Scams"