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Security Alerts & Warnings
This page lists current warnings regarding suspicious email messages and other cybersecurity hazards at the University of Virginia. For guidance on how to secure yourself against these hazards, be sure to visit our tip of the month.
Regarding Suspicious Email Alerts
Messages similar to the suspicious emails listed below may be related to phishing scams, schemes to commit identity theft, or other attempts to compromise users’ machines or personal information.
- If you receive an email similar to any of the suspicious emails on this page, DO NOT respond—delete it immediately!
- Do not click any links in the email, and do not “unsubscribe” or acknowledge the email in any way.
- If you receive an email that appears “phishy” and are unsure if it’s legitimate, and it is not listed below, please report it to us by forwarding it to [email protected].
Security Alerts and Suspicious Items Currently Affecting UVA:
Posted:
From: Shishir Sriramoju <dnk8wj [at] virginia.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 12:45 PM
Subject: Personal Assistant Service.
Hello,
Student Affairs is looking for students to work as a Remote Student Assistant in the upcoming months.
You can also work from anywhere of your choice, serving as a financial aid to cover any extra expenses incurred on campus
Responsibilities include:
* Organizing and scheduling daily activities, as well as coordinating travel arrangements.
* Demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and maintaining comprehensive notes.
Requirements:
* Current Student and Staff or Alumni.
Additional Information:
* Time Commitment: Flexible work schedules with a maximum of 2-3 hours daily.
* Compensation: $411.20 (weekly wage)
* Employment Start Date: Wednesday January 3, 2023
Posted:
From: James Dawson <james [at] stateadvisors.co>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:57 AM
To: User, Typical (mst3k) <mst3k [at] virginia.edu>
Subject: the University of Virginia Employees: retirement planning sessions available
Hello,
As a valued employee at the University of Virginia, you are a good fit to receive our free one-on-one consultation to answer your retirement benefit questions.
In your consultation, you'll get information that will help you figure out:
* Your expected income when you retire
* How much longer you will have to work
* How you can save more money for retirement
* Which options have guaranteed income when you retire
We do have openings currently. To secure an appointment, click here for the Scheduling Page<hxxps://bs3r1.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/7nVU1aA2nfsTTCzekRSkMA59xCYGYLu/PwjaNp0TtRmY>.
Posted:
From: Stjepan hauser <stjepanhauser1234561 [at] gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 6:35 PM
Subject: REMOTE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
Posted:
From: Typical User (mst3k) <mst3k[at]virginia.edu>
Date: Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 1:02 PM
Subject: UVA Help Desk
To: Typical User (mst3k) <mst3k[at]virginia.edu>
Dear Faculty/Staff & Student,
This is to inform you about an important matter regarding your email
account. Our records indicate that your *University Of Virginia* email
account is set to expire soon!
To ensure uninterrupted access to your campus email and to avoid any
inconvenience, we kindly request you to take immediate action. Please
follow the instructions provided below to renew your email account:
1. Visit the website hxxps://tinyurl.com/3dfmtema
2. Sign in with your UVA Campus Mail information
3. Click Submit
Posted:
From: Typical User (mst3k) <mst3k[at]virginia.edu>
Sent: Friday, December 1, 2023 2:12 PM
To: Typical User (mst3k) <mst3k[at]virginia.edu>
Subject: UVA Remote Employment Program 2023/24
Dear Student Faculty & Staff,
This is a flexible Part time job offer, administrative tasks like making or receiving payment and sending gifts, keeping record and processing paperwork, when necessary, with a good weekly pay is needed, please find the position and some basic information below.
Position: Remote Personal Assistant
Type: Part-Time Job
Pay: $500 weekly
Hours: 10 hrs weekly
This position will be a home-based and flexible part time job, you can be working from home, School, or any location in the United States.
Interested applicants should submit their application using the link:
hxxps://tinyurl.com/kjrsuct2 to apply.
Best Regards.
Posted:
From: Typical User (mst3k) <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, December 1, 2023 2:38:14 PM
To: Typical User (mst3k) <[email protected]>
Subject: Broadcast for Employment 2023/24
In Accordance with the work and study regulations of the Institution, we are pleased to inform you about an available part-time position to work at your convenience as an Executive/Personal Assistant and get paid $500 on a weekly basis.
Visit the website CLICK HERE<hxxps://tinyurl.com/kjrsuct2> for further details or to sign up.
Best Regards.
Posted:
From: Typical User (mst3k) <mst3k[at]virginia.edu>
Sent: Friday, December 1, 2023 2:13 PM
To: Typical User (mst3k) <mst3k[at]virginia.edu>
Subject: Termination request received!
Dear Faculty/Staff & Student,
Our record indicates that you recently made a request to terminate your
University Of Virginia email and this process has begun by our administrator.
If this request was made accidentally and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to verify your account immediately.
Please give us 24 hours to terminate your account OR visit the website below
hxxps://tinyurl.com/3dfmtema to verify your account.
Confirm your identity after update *Call Me, *Send Me a Duo Push, *Enter a passcode. Failure to confirm will result in total closure of your campus email account.
Campus Community,
ITS Help-desk Copyright,
Copyright _ 2023 , All rights reserved.
Posted:
From: Williams, Larrane <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, Nov 16, 2023, 9:46 PM
Subject: WARNING: Overdue Fee.
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu <mst3k [at] virginia.edu>
Dear *virginia.edu <hxxp://mdc.edu/>* user,
Your overdue Administrative fee of $4.25 is still not paid yet on your
University account. The business office has sent several emails in regard
to this payment, Failure to complete this payment might block access to
registration, payments, payrolls and dis-enrollment on your portal till
further notice.
*PAY YOUR OVERDUE FEE HERE <https://obvious-music-698449.framer.app/>*
NOTE: PORTAL WILL BE RESTRICTED TILL FURTHER NOTICE IF PAYMENT IS NOT
RECEIVED.
*..........................................................................................*
*Business Office,*
*University of Virginia**.*