Information Security
Phish Bowl Alerts
A collection of scam emails and other suspicious communications. If you believe you have received a phishing attempt, please forward it to reportphishing@mail.fresnostate.edu and delete it from your inbox.
Current Phishing Attempt(s)
Student Internship Scam
Date: July 19, 2024
We are hearing reports of various phishing scams sent via text, phone, or email to students, staff, and faculty that appear to be from departments at Fresno State. A few examples are listed below.
Students are offered an internship or job opportunity using the names of faculty members
or departments to validate their message.
Students are sent a bogus check, appearing to be from a campus department, with instructions
to deposit it using their mobile banking app.
Do not reply to these messages or click links - they are phishing attempts.
Please forward suspicious messages to the Technology Services – Information Security Team at reportphishing@csufresno.edu.
Phishing Scam re: American Express Account
Date: July 16, 2024
We are hearing reports of several phishing scams sent via email to students, staff, and faculty that appear to be from departments at Fresno State, referencing American Express. A few examples are listed below.
Faculty and staff received a phishing email stating that their credit was placed on
hold at American Express and advised to access a link and provide personal account
information.
Students are told their credit is on hold at American Express and asked to access
a link and provide personal account information.
Do not reply to these messages or click links - they are confirmed phishing attempts.
Please forward suspicious messages to the Technology Services – Information Security Team at reportphishing@csufresno.edu. Our Security Team has temporarily suspended the hacked accounts.
Visit the Information Security website for information on recognizing phishing attempts and other suspicious communications.
Technology Services
Past Phishing Attempts
Renewal Of Your Product-438657 #geeksquad
From: Cortes David <cortesdavid7933@removed.com>
Date: Tue, May 10, 2022 at 6:28 AM
Subject: Renewal Of Your Product-438657 #geeksquad
To: user@mail.fresnostate.edu
[TEXT FROM IMAGE ABOVE]
Dear User,
We are glad to serve. you as our registered customer.
We have the premium security services ready for installation.
As per our connect with you. your lan will be auto renewed within 24hrs and it will charge you 169.00$
Order Summary
Order ID :-#705324856543647
Renewal Amount :- 169.00$
Product Code:-#87624987675486
Product Name:- Security Services
Please Let Us Know If You Have Any Questions Or Concerns, Have a Great Day!
YOUR SERVICE HAS BEEN RENEWED.
Thanks for choosing GEEK SQUAD.
[number removed]
From: Daniel Green <laurencedejonckheere@free.fr>
Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2022 at 8:22 AM
Subject: [AP Listserv] Bank of America Report
To: <user@mail.fresnostate.edu>
I need you to send me Most recent list of all unpaid vendors invoices or Aging report
in pdf/excel format.
Kind Regards
Daniel Green
Credit Solutions Advisor II
Bank of America
From: user@csufresno.edu <user@csufresno.edu>
Date: Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 2:24 PM
Subject: You Have Been Hacked!
To: <user@csufresno.edu>
Hello User
As you can see or notice I did send you this email from your own email address? Yes,
that means I have full control of your device. I also have access to your address
book. Will be happy to share these interesting videos and nude photos with your
contact address list and social media contacts too.
To Prevent this from happening, you need to send me now $2000(USD) in Bitcoin
Bitcoin Wallet : XYZ
Quick tip: You can procure Bitcoin from Paxful. Use Google to find it
Once I receive the compensation (Yes consider it a compensation) I will immediately
delete the videos, and you will never hear from me again. You have less than 72 hours
to send the amount. I will receive a notification once this email is opened and the
countdown will begin. I urge you Not to Ignore this warning and send the Payment as
soon as possible or else i will be forced to do as I please.
Anonymous X
From: Lewis Shelton <brianwarmyb@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 2:19 PM
Subject: Maths Tutor Needed
To: <user@csufresno.edu>
Hello,
How are you doing today? My name is Lewis Shelton . I saw your contact at Fresno State,
Department of Mathematics Directory's portal. I am in need of a high school Mathematics
private tutor for my daughter. I would like to know if you are or have a student/tutor
available for the job.
The lessons could be held at the campus/library or tutor home, if he/she stays close
to campus or over zoom.
If you would not be able to teach her owing to your busy schedule, you can refer one
of your classmate(s) / student(s) who is available for teaching.
Waiting to hear back from you.
Sincerely,