About phishing
Phishing is a type of online scam where criminals send an email that appears to be from a legitimate company and ask you to provide sensitive information. This is usually done by including a link that will appear to take you to the company’s website to fill in your information – but the website is a clever fake and the information you provide goes straight to the crooks behind the scam.
The term ’phishing’ is a spin on the word fishing, because criminals are dangling a fake ’lure’ (the email that looks legitimate, as well as a website that looks legitimate) hoping users will ’bite’ by providing the information the criminals have requested – such as credit card numbers, account numbers, passwords, usernames, and more.
How do I spot a phishing email?
- The email doesn’t specify your name.
"Dear Customer" or “Dear” isn’t an identifier. If you receive an email like this, there is a very high chance that this is a phishing email.
- The email asks you to confirm personal information.
Keep an eye out for emails requesting you to confirm personal information that you normally do not disclose.
3 signs you are possibly being scammed:
1. You are being pressured to act immediately. Scammers may pose as someone or an organization you know and say there is a problem that needs immediate attention. DO NOT act unless you have verified the person who has contacted you is legitimate.
2. You're asked to provide personal information and/or verification codes. When in doubt, DO NOT disclose this type of information. Most organizations will not ask for this information when conducting business with you.
3. You're asked to pay or submit payment in an unusual way. Be wary if you are asked to pay by gift cards, payment apps, or digital currency.
These are the latest campaigns seen by the Information Security Office. If you receive any other kinds of scamming or phishing messages, please forward the message to phishing@rice.edu.
2024/11/01 - 06:44 - 08:21:13 (UTC -05:00)
Campus financial aid, work study and internship
Scammer posing as Rice financial aid targeted students with fake job application asking for personal information such as major, phone number, and an alternate email address
2024/11/01 - 06:44 - 08:21:13 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Campus financial aid, work study and internship
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024-11-03 - 18:20 - 18:29 (UTC -05:00)
Exciting Call for Participation
Job scam that asked students for their full name, resume, cell phone number, department, and year of study
2024-11-03 - 18:20 - 18:29 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Exciting Call for Participation
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024-10-31 - 08:02 - 08:10 (UTC -05:00)
Campus financial aid, work study and internship
Same as previous post, just with a different sender address
2024-10-31 - 08:02 - 08:10 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Campus financial aid, work study and internship
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024-10-31 - 08:16 - 08:31 (UTC -05:00)
Campus financial aid, work study and internship
Scammer posing as Rice financial aid targeted students with fake job application asking for personal information such as major, phone number, and an alternate email address
2024-10-31 - 08:16 - 08:31 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Campus financial aid, work study and internship
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18
Rehoming of Some Musical Instruments !!!
Malicious actor poses as Rice professor who is looking to give away musical instruments, message contains secondary reply-to adddress: balcine1942@outlook[.]com
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18
Subject: Rehoming of Some Musical Instruments !!!
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/10/03 - 2024/10/07
Vacant Positions for undergraduate & Alumni Vacant Positions
It contains a pdf with application instructions. They request that recipients share their name, phone number, and email address by replying to the email address.
2024/10/03 - 2024/10/07
Subject: Vacant Positions for undergraduate & Alumni Vacant Positions
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/10/14 - 10:26:10 (UTC -05:00)
A new payment plan has been authorized.
The attacker alleges they possess inappropriate videos of the recipients and threatens to release them to friends, family, or colleagues if the demanded payment is not made.
2024/10/14 - 10:26:10 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: A new payment plan has been authorized.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/10/09 - 19:23:04 (UTC -05:00)
Career Opportunity undergraduate and graduate job application undergraduate job applicattion Vacant Positions for undergraduate Vacant Positions for undergraduate & Alumni
It contains a pdf with application instructions. They request that recipients share their name, phone number, and email address by replying to the email address.
2024/10/09 - 19:23:04 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Career Opportunity undergraduate and graduate job application undergraduate job applicattion Vacant Positions for undergraduate Vacant Positions for undergraduate & Alumni
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/10/09 - 19:23:04 (UTC -05:00)
Career Opportunity undergraduate and graduate job application undergraduate job applicattion Vacant Positions for undergraduate Vacant Positions for undergraduate & Alumni
It contains a pdf with application instructions. They request that recipients share their name, phone number, and email address by replying to the email address.
2024/10/09 - 19:23:04 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Career Opportunity undergraduate and graduate job application undergraduate job applicattion Vacant Positions for undergraduate Vacant Positions for undergraduate & Alumni
To: undisclosed-recipients
TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST
Subject: TEST
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/10/09 - 19:18
undergraduate job applicattion
It contains a pdf with application instructions. They request that recipients share their name, phone number, and email address by replying to the email address.
2024/10/09 - 19:18
Subject: undergraduate job applicattion
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/10/03 - 21:08:49 (UTC -05:00)
Vacant Positions Internship Positions Career Opportunity
It contains an attachment with application instructions. They request that recipients buy some equipment and then promise to refund their money.
2024/10/03 - 21:08:49 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Vacant Positions Internship Positions Career Opportunity
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/10/07 - 12:55:28 (UTC -05:00)
Reginald DesRoches
The attacker pretended to be "Reginald DesRoches" and requested the recipients' phone numbers right away.
2024/10/07 - 12:55:28 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Reginald DesRoches
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/30 08:09 - 11:26 (UTC -5:00)
Assistant Position (Rice University)
Sender posed as JAW management in scam campaign targeting students and faculty
2024/09/30 08:09 - 11:26 (UTC -5:00)
Subject: Assistant Position (Rice University)
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/26 - 22:51:24 (UTC -05:00)
You have been hacked
The attackers allege that the user was hacked by them. They threaten to share the user's videos on social media if the debt is not paid.
2024/09/26 - 22:51:24 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: You have been hacked
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/16 - 10:43:06 (UTC -05:00)
Research Position ( Rice University)
Sender posed as member of a Rice dean's office and Rice professor Gisela Heffes to obtain students' full name, email addresses, year of study, and department
2024/09/16 - 10:43:06 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Research Position ( Rice University)
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/13 08:26 (UTC -5:00) - 08:30 (UTC -5:00)
Internship and Work Study Programs
Sender posed as CCD advertising student jobs on campus in order to obtain students' major, phone number and alternate email address (continuation of earlier campaign with a new address)
2024/09/13 08:26 (UTC -5:00) - 08:30 (UTC -5:00)
Subject: Internship and Work Study Programs
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/11 - 14:01:38 (UTC -05:00)
RICE UNIVERSITY
The attacker impersonates Andrew Billing to donate a piano.
2024/09/11 - 14:01:38 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: RICE UNIVERSITY
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/12 06:58 (UTC -5:00) - 9:06 (UTC -5:00)
Internship and Work Study Programs
Sender posed as CCD advertising student jobs on campus in order to obtain students' major, phone number and alternate email address
2024/09/12 06:58 (UTC -5:00) - 9:06 (UTC -5:00)
Subject: Internship and Work Study Programs
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/06 11:25 (UTC -05:00) - 2024/09/06 12:41 (UTC - 05:00)
Open position (Rice University) Research Assistant (Rice University) Position Assistant (Rice University)
Sender posed as member of a Rice dean's office and Rice professor Gisela Heffes to obtain students' full name, email addresses, year of study, and department
2024/09/06 11:25 (UTC -05:00) - 2024/09/06 12:41 (UTC - 05:00)
Subject: Open position (Rice University) Research Assistant (Rice University) Position Assistant (Rice University)
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/04 - 2024/09/05
Data Analysis Project Assistant Rice.edu
The attacker impersonates Professor Dan S. Wallach to offer remote research assistant positions.
2024/09/04 - 2024/09/05
Subject: Data Analysis Project Assistant Rice.edu
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/04 - 2024/09/05
Data Analysis Project Assistant Rice.edu
The attacker impersonates Professor Dan S. Wallach to offer remote research assistant positions.
2024/09/04 - 2024/09/05
Subject: Data Analysis Project Assistant Rice.edu
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/02 - 07:27:23 (UTC -05:00)
Employment Internship Program
The content of email just include an attachment with no hash record. The file name is "internship.txt".
2024/09/02 - 07:27:23 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Employment Internship Program
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/09/02 - 10:20:57 (UTC -05:00)
Virtual Office Needed
The content of email just include an attachment with no hash record. The file name is "Job Offer Details".
2024/09/02 - 10:20:57 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Virtual Office Needed
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/08/30 - 05:29:37 (UTC -05:00)
Rice University funds transfer.
The email contains a link that requests your Social Security Number and bank card information.
2024/08/30 - 05:29:37 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Rice University funds transfer.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/08/28 - 12:12:28 (UTC -05:00)
Retired Staff Member's Generous Donation: Musical Instruments
The attacker impersonates Michelle Kaltenbach to donate two instruments.
2024/08/28 - 12:12:28 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Retired Staff Member's Generous Donation: Musical Instruments
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/08/10 - 07:40:54 (UTC -05:00)
Summer Notice! Generosity of Mrs. Julie Francis
The attacker impersonates Elaine Britt to sell welding machines.
2024/08/10 - 07:40:54 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Summer Notice! Generosity of Mrs. Julie Francis
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/07/31 - 07:51:22 (UTC -05:00)
Disposal Of TIG Welding Tools And Equipment
The attacker impersonates Reginald DesRoches to sell welding machines.
2024/07/31 - 07:51:22 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Disposal Of TIG Welding Tools And Equipment
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/07/26 - 16:13:21 (UTC -05:00)
Document shared with you: Compensation_statement_for_faculty_and_staff_members_at_ Rice University.docx
The email contains a link to a webpage with a button labeled "pay_status," which redirects to a Google Form requesting credentials and a DUO passcode.
2024/07/26 - 16:13:21 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Document shared with you: Compensation_statement_for_faculty_and_staff_members_at_ Rice University.docx
To: undisclosed-recipients
Mon Jul 29 2024 01:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Job scam. They are providing the gmail address to the users to contact with them.
Mon Jul 29 2024 01:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Subject:
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/07/22 - 08:16:44 (UTC -05:00)
Generous Offer: Acquire High-Quality Equipment
The attacker assumes Charles Bartel's identity by selling some professional equipment. He is from "Duquesne University".
2024/07/22 - 08:16:44 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Generous Offer: Acquire High-Quality Equipment
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/07/22 - 10:19:18 (UTC -05:00)
WELDER TOOLS
The attacker impersonates George Andrews (George.Andrews@rice[.]edu) to sell welding machines.
2024/07/22 - 10:19:18 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: WELDER TOOLS
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/07/22 - 10:19:18 (UTC -05:00)
WELDER TOOLS
The attacker assumes George Andrews's identity.
2024/07/22 - 10:19:18 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: WELDER TOOLS
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/07/15 - 08:42:50 (UTC -05:00)
RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION
Fake job opportunities from a Russia company.
2024/07/15 - 08:42:50 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/07/09 - 15:01:15 (UTC -05:00)
Urgent request Quick response
The attacker is requesting a prompt call from the user.
2024/07/09 - 15:01:15 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Urgent request Quick response
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/07/05 - 11:48:59 (UTC +08:00)
Academic Achievement Data Analyst, Personal Assistance, Bookkeeper Flexible Job Program & internship DATA ANALYST, PERSONAL ASSISTANTS, BOOKKEEPER
Job Scam and the emails include the attachments.
2024/07/05 - 11:48:59 (UTC +08:00)
Subject: Academic Achievement Data Analyst, Personal Assistance, Bookkeeper Flexible Job Program & internship DATA ANALYST, PERSONAL ASSISTANTS, BOOKKEEPER
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/07/07 - 10:07:04 (UTC -05:00)
I own very sensitive information about your web activities
The attacker is trying to intimidate users and extort money by saying that s/he has their records and that s/he will publish these records publicly if they do not deposit the money s/he wants.
2024/07/07 - 10:07:04 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: I own very sensitive information about your web activities
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/30 - 06:15:25 (UTC -05:00)
I own very sensitive information about your web activities
Threaten users and extort Bitcoin.
2024/06/30 - 06:15:25 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: I own very sensitive information about your web activities
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/26 - 19:12:57 (UTC -05:00)
APPLICATION FORM OPPORTUNITY SEEKERS
Fake job opportunities asking for personal data.
2024/06/26 - 19:12:57 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: APPLICATION FORM OPPORTUNITY SEEKERS
To: undisclosed-recipients
Tue Jun 25 2024 01:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
A variant of the recipients name
Messages are variants of the following.
Tue Jun 25 2024 01:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Subject: A variant of the recipients name
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/24 - 10:54:57 (UTC -05:00)
Remote work for Graduates-Undergraduates
The attacker alleges that a job offer is available. There is an attachment containing a job description. The file hash of this attachment is unknown to OSINT sources.
2024/06/24 - 10:54:57 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Remote work for Graduates-Undergraduates
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/21 - 10:31:38 (UTC -05:00)
JOB OFFER
It is a job scam. The content of the email just includes an attachment.
2024/06/21 - 10:31:38 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: JOB OFFER
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/19 - 14:18:42 (UTC -05:00)
Academic Career Opportunity
The attacker claims to be hiring for UNCEF and require users' personal email addresses and phone numbers.
2024/06/19 - 14:18:42 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Academic Career Opportunity
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/19 - 16:00:02 (UTC -05:00)
NetID@rice.edu Retrieve incoming messages!!!
The attacker created a falsified header. The email claimed that the user's emails were stopped for a reason and instructed the user to click a link, which then asked for the user's credentials to view their emails.
2024/06/19 - 16:00:02 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: NetID@rice.edu Retrieve incoming messages!!!
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/06 - 16:00:57 (UTC -05:00)
Reginald DesRoches
The attacker is requesting users to promptly provide their phone numbers.
2024/06/06 - 16:00:57 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Reginald DesRoches
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/12 - 19:33:17 (UTC -05:00)
ACT NOW ENROLL NOW JOB OPPORTUNITIES PREVIEW NOW
The attacker sent over 700 emails with a different subject line, but the email content contained the same attachment. The hash of the attached file is unknown.
2024/06/12 - 19:33:17 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: ACT NOW ENROLL NOW JOB OPPORTUNITIES PREVIEW NOW
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/12 - 01:06:28
Payroll System Update
Email claims come from Rice University and includes an attachment by DocuSign, it says it is related to payroll system. When you click the link in the DocuSign, it redirects to a website which looks like a Rice login page.
2024/06/12 - 01:06:28
Subject: Payroll System Update
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/04 - 10:48:44 (UTC -05:00)
Your personal data has leaked due to suspected harmful activities.
The attacker is trying to intimidate users and extort money by saying that s/he has their records and that s/he will publish these records publicly if they do not deposit the money s/he wants.
2024/06/04 - 10:48:44 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Your personal data has leaked due to suspected harmful activities.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/06/03 - 17:59:26 (UTC -05:00)
Someone Messaged You
The email appears to be from "Junta de Andalucía (Government Administration)". The email encourages the user to change their passwords.
2024/06/03 - 17:59:26 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Someone Messaged You
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/22 - 08:03:08 (UTC -05:00)
Your order has shipped!
The email appears to be from Walmart. Within the message, it prompts users regarding a $900 Walmart gift card and how they wish to obtain it. It emphasizes that for any queries, they can contact the specified number.
2024/05/22 - 08:03:08 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Your order has shipped!
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/20 - 10:42:56 (UTC -05:00)
Your personal data has leaked due to suspected harmful activities.
The attacker is trying to intimidate users and extort money by saying that s/he has their records and that s/he will publish these records publicly if they do not deposit the money s/he wants.
2024/05/20 - 10:42:56 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Your personal data has leaked due to suspected harmful activities.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/17 - 10:03:11 (UTC -05:00)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE
It is a Part-Time job/research opportunity scam asking interested people from Rice.
2024/05/17 - 10:03:11 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/14 - 12:18:41 (UTC -05:00)
Reginald DesRoches
The attacker is requesting users to promptly provide their phone numbers.
2024/05/14 - 12:18:41 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Reginald DesRoches
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/13 - 12:25:04 (UTC -05:00)
"The subject line is blank."
The email is pretending to be from Rice's users. Inquire about recipients' phone numbers to enlist their assistance.
2024/05/13 - 12:25:04 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: "The subject line is blank."
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/10 - 10:05:33 (UTC -05:00)
Delivery Status Notification (editing needed).
The attacker is trying to intimidate users and extort money by saying that s/he has their records and that s/he will publish these records publicly if they do not deposit the money s/he wants.
2024/05/10 - 10:05:33 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Delivery Status Notification (editing needed).
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/09 - 16:53:50 (UTC -05:00)
Are you available now ?
The email impersonates Rice's user Ashutosh Sabharwal - ashu. The attacker urges users to contact him promptly and requests that users assist him in carrying out an urgent errand from any nearby store.
2024/05/09 - 16:53:50 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Are you available now ?
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/07 - 08:57:40 (UTC -05:00)
Your personal data has leaked due to suspected harmful activities.
The attacker is trying to intimidate users and extort money by saying that s/he has their records and that s/he will publish these records publicly if they do not deposit the money s/he wants. The IP belongs to "Brazil".
2024/05/07 - 08:57:40 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Your personal data has leaked due to suspected harmful activities.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/06 - 00:47:11 (UTC -05:00)
[ECEADMINSTAFF-L] Security status not satisfied.
The attacker is trying to intimidate users and extort money by saying that s/he has their records and that s/he will publish these records publicly if they do not deposit the money s/he wants. The IP belongs to "Indonesia".
2024/05/06 - 00:47:11 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: [ECEADMINSTAFF-L] Security status not satisfied.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/03 - 17:55:52 (UTC -05:00)
Student Assistant Needed Research Positions Available
The email impersonates Rice's user Daniel J. Preston - djp. It is a Part-Time job/research opportunity scam asking interested people from Rice and others to contact via phone (424) 265- 2730.
2024/05/03 - 17:55:52 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Student Assistant Needed Research Positions Available
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/03 - 09:02:50 (UTC -05:00)
Reginald DesRoches
The attacker is requesting users to promptly provide their phone numbers.
2024/05/03 - 09:02:50 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Reginald DesRoches
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/03 - 13:27:29 (UTC -05:00)
Your 403b account needs attention.
The sender pretends to be "district-benefits[.]org" and endeavors to communicate by discussing its benefits.
2024/05/03 - 13:27:29 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Your 403b account needs attention.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/05/01 - 07:09:53 (UTC -05:00)
Urgently needed your response Are you free? Your response is needed
The email, which pretends to be from Professor Reginald DesRoches of Rice University and other high-ranking such as Professors Jamie Ellen Padgett and Ross Thyer, is carefully written to deceive. It cleverly tries to manipulate the recipient into contacting them urgently.
2024/05/01 - 07:09:53 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Urgently needed your response Are you free? Your response is needed
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/30 - 11:11:52 (UTC -05:00)
Spring and Fall Employment Opportunity for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
The email impersonates Rice's user Dan Wallach - dwallach. It is a Part-Time job/research opportunity scam asking interested people from Rice and others to contact via email "d.wallach@outlook[.]com".
2024/04/30 - 11:11:52 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Spring and Fall Employment Opportunity for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/30 - 10:27:43 (UTC -05:00)
Do you have some minutes?
The email impersonates Rice's user Professor Matteo Pasquali - mp. The attacker tried to connect the users with this way. Also, email includes a malicious link.
2024/04/30 - 10:27:43 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Do you have some minutes?
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/29 - 02:56:49 (UTC -05:00)
this is for you
The attacker is trying to intimidate users and extort money by saying that s/he has their records and that s/he will publish these records publicly if they do not deposit the money s/he wants.
2024/04/29 - 02:56:49 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: this is for you
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/29 - 05:32:30 (UTC -05:00)
Payment Advice Copy-000026042024-VIRAL ENTERPRISE
The email contains a harmful attachment. The sender asserts it's a "payments execution."
2024/04/29 - 05:32:30 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Payment Advice Copy-000026042024-VIRAL ENTERPRISE
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/27 - 21:47:25 (UTC -05:00)
Security status not satisfied.
The attacker is trying to intimidate users and extort money by saying that s/he has their records and that s/he will publish these records publicly if they do not deposit the money she wants.
2024/04/27 - 21:47:25 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Security status not satisfied.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/26 - 16:40:52 (UTC -05:00)
HR and Employment Relations Information Session
The sender tells the recipients that their job applications have been accepted and that they will receive an informative e-mail in the future, and leaves their information for those who want to contact " intern@blasystems[.]com"
2024/04/26 - 16:40:52 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: HR and Employment Relations Information Session
To: undisclosed-recipients
Around 2024/04/22 - 11:52 to 12:08
Hiring For Research Position Research Opportunity Available Student Research Positions Part-Time Job Opening
The email impersonates Rice's user Daniel J. Preston - djp. It is a Part-Time job/research opportunity scam asking interested people from Rice and others to contact via phone (424) 265- 2730.
Around 2024/04/22 - 11:52 to 12:08
Subject: Hiring For Research Position Research Opportunity Available Student Research Positions Part-Time Job Opening
To: undisclosed-recipients
Sun Apr 21 2024 01:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Working for RICE University - REMOTE JOBS
This person(s) is operating a job scam. The message had a URL that pointed to a phishing (credential harvesting) website asking to log in with Rice credentials to view the job details.
Sun Apr 21 2024 01:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Subject: Working for RICE University - REMOTE JOBS
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/22 - 11:12:18 (UTC -05:00)
Research Assistance Needed Data Science Research Position On -Campus Research Opportunity Data Science Research
The email impersonates Rice's user Rebecca Schreib - rjs7. It is a Part-Time job scam asking interested people from Rice and others to contact via phone (772-245-7264).
2024/04/22 - 11:12:18 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Research Assistance Needed Data Science Research Position On -Campus Research Opportunity Data Science Research
To: undisclosed-recipients
Around 2024/04/19 - 15:32 to 16:40
"Global Account Manager – Accenture" "Visual Assistant (Remote)" "Expense Management Team Member" "Technology Expense Management (TEM) Operations Manager"
The email impersonates a member of Arkansas State University. Mention about providing part-time employment for qualified students, and ask them to send the resume to career@valuespendulum[.]com
Around 2024/04/19 - 15:32 to 16:40
Subject: "Global Account Manager – Accenture" "Visual Assistant (Remote)" "Expense Management Team Member" "Technology Expense Management (TEM) Operations Manager"
To: undisclosed-recipients
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:13:07 PM (CDT)
Remote Assistant Position
The email impersonates a member of Arkansas State University. It is a Remote Assistant job scam asking interested people from Rice and others to send in their resume to employment@shahryaranaviation[.]com
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:13:07 PM (CDT)
Subject: Remote Assistant Position
To: undisclosed-recipients
Sat Apr 20 2024 18:30:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
1022790- Clinical Research Coordinator, Intervention Study
The email impersonates Rice's user Jacky Jiang - hj37. It is a Part-Time job scam asking interested people from Rice and others to send in their resume to employment@regemedical[.]com
Sat Apr 20 2024 18:30:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Subject: 1022790- Clinical Research Coordinator, Intervention Study
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/17 - 17:09:19 (UTC -05:00)
We have received your FAFSA
The email urged users to click the link to access "FAFSA." Upon clicking, they were directed to a site masquerading as a Rice login page, prompting them to input their credentials. The email is sent from the compromised account "sf5@rice[.]edu".
2024/04/17 - 17:09:19 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: We have received your FAFSA
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/17 - 15:26:14 (UTC -05:00)
Technology Expense Management (TEM) Operations Manager
The attacker purports to be "Beth Rivera," stating that she assists in the company's recruitment efforts. The email is sent from the compromised account "aer2@rice[.]edu".
2024/04/17 - 15:26:14 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Technology Expense Management (TEM) Operations Manager
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/17 - 08:05:00 (UTC -05:00)
Submission failed
The email urged users to click the link to download a file. Upon clicking, they were directed to a site masquerading as a Rice login page, prompting them to input their credentials.
2024/04/17 - 08:05:00 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Submission failed
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/17 - 08:41:03 (UTC -05:00)
Rice University has received your FAFSA
The email urged users to click the link to access "myScholarships." Upon clicking, they were directed to a site masquerading as a Rice login page, prompting them to input their credentials.
2024/04/17 - 08:41:03 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Rice University has received your FAFSA
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/15 - 10:59:00 (UTC - 5:00)
On-campus Remote Job Opportunity-Work as a Research Assistant-Graduate and Undergraduate Students of Rice University
Sender claims to be Professor Michael Orchard offering part-time employment at Rice. Message prompts users to send their resume, full name, department, year of study, alternative mail address, and functional phone number to prof_orchard@outlook[.]com.
2024/04/15 - 10:59:00 (UTC - 5:00)
Subject: On-campus Remote Job Opportunity-Work as a Research Assistant-Graduate and Undergraduate Students of Rice University
To: undisclosed-recipients
Around 2024/04/11 - 16:45 to 16:52
LOCAL JOB AD!
The attacker says that the people who receive this message have been randomly selected for the virtual assistant position. Require the recipients to send a copy of the resume to the attacker Gmail.
Around 2024/04/11 - 16:45 to 16:52
Subject: LOCAL JOB AD!
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/03 - 17:31:15 (UTC -05:00)
JOB OPPORTUNITY Casting PAID background actresses
The sender claims to be a member of "Santa Monica College" and offers a job. This is how the sender tried to communicate with users.
2024/04/03 - 17:31:15 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: JOB OPPORTUNITY Casting PAID background actresses
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/04/01 - 13:58:18 (UTC -05:00)
For your own safety, I highly recommend reading this email.
The hacker says that the people who receive this message have access to inappropriate videos thanks to the viruses they have previously infected their phones and computers. They will publish them if they do not pay the requested money.
2024/04/01 - 13:58:18 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: For your own safety, I highly recommend reading this email.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/03/29 - 09:36:42 (UTC -05:00)
Attention Please!!! Own A Welding Machine And Tools Box
The attacker collects people's information(mail/email address) by telling them, Mrs. Patricia Martin (Human Resources at Rice University) will donate her father's Welding machine.
2024/03/29 - 09:36:42 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Attention Please!!! Own A Welding Machine And Tools Box
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/03/29 - 09:35:00 (UTC -05:00)
Data Entry Assistant (100% Work From Home Part Time)
This is a phishing message for a fake data entry job opportunity that requests user to download a file and apply the job.
2024/03/29 - 09:35:00 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Data Entry Assistant (100% Work From Home Part Time)
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/03/29 - 19:12:24 (UTC -05:00)
Late Fee Reminder.
The email prompted users to click on the link to open the document, leading them to a site that encouraged them to download the file. Once they clicked the button to download, a new tab was opened with a site that posed as a Rice login site, prompting users to enter their login credentials.
2024/03/29 - 19:12:24 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Late Fee Reminder.
To: undisclosed-recipients
3/29/2024 ~9:30
Data Entry Assistant (100% Work From Home Part Time)
This is a phishing message for a fake data entry job opportunity that requests user to reply with a resume or name and phone number to a secondary account dr.stevenstout@aol[.]com. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address.
3/29/2024 ~9:30
Subject: Data Entry Assistant (100% Work From Home Part Time)
To: undisclosed-recipients
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:19:20 PM (CDT)
PAST DUE FEE !!
The email prompted users to click the link to open the document, leading them to a site that encouraged them to download the file. Once they clicked the button to download, a new tab was opened with a site that posed as a Rice login site, prompting users to enter their login credentials.
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:19:20 PM (CDT)
Subject: PAST DUE FEE !!
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/03/28 - 21:51:40 (UTC -05:00)
PAST DUE NOTICE!
The email prompted users to click on the link to open the document, which led them to a site encouraging them to download the file. Once they clicked the button to download, a new tab was opened with a site that posed as a Rice login site, prompting users to enter their login credentials.
2024/03/28 - 21:51:40 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: PAST DUE NOTICE!
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/03/29 - 01:38:23 (UTC -05:00)
PAST DUE BILL !!
The email prompted users to click on the link to open the document, which led them to a site encouraging them to download the file. Once they clicked the button to download, a new tab was opened with a site that posed as a Rice login site, prompting users to enter their login credentials.
2024/03/29 - 01:38:23 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: PAST DUE BILL !!
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/03/28 - 15:06 - 16:01 (UTC -06:00)
URGENT: Print and submit document.
Email prompted users to click on link to open document which led them to a site prompting them to download the file. Once they clicked the button to download, a new tab was opened with a site that posed as a Rice login site prompting users to enter their login credentials.
2024/03/28 - 15:06 - 16:01 (UTC -06:00)
Subject: URGENT: Print and submit document.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/03/27 - 07:39:59 (UTC -05:00)
WARNING: OVERDUE FEE.
This is a phishing message with a link to a website requesting a file download. Please DO NOT click link, download any attachments, or enter any user credentials. The site is not an official representative. Text heading:
2024/03/27 - 07:39:59 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: WARNING: OVERDUE FEE.
To: undisclosed-recipients
Fri Mar 22 2024 01:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Urgent: Monkeypox Exposure Alert - Take Immediate Action!
This is a phishing message with a link to a credential harvesting site. Please DO NOT click link, download any attachments, or enter any user credentials. The site is not an official representative. Text heading:
Fri Mar 22 2024 01:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Subject: Urgent: Monkeypox Exposure Alert - Take Immediate Action!
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/03/21 - 09:11:16 (UTC -05:00)
Your (FSA) ACCOUNT
This is a phishing message with a link to a credential harvesting site. Please DO NOT click link, download any attachments, or enter any user credentials. The site is not an official representative. Text heading:
2024/03/21 - 09:11:16 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Your (FSA) ACCOUNT
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/03/20 - 07:31:49 (UTC -05:00)
Important Information About Your HealthEquity Account
This is a phishing message with a link to a credential harvesting site. Please DO NOT click link, download any attachments, or enter any user credentials. The site is not an official representative. Text heading:
2024/03/20 - 07:31:49 (UTC -05:00)
Subject: Important Information About Your HealthEquity Account
To: undisclosed-recipients
Between 2024/03/15 and 2024/03/18
Rice University:Approved Beneficial Program
This is a phishing message with a link to a credential harvesting site. Please DO NOT click link, download any attachments, or enter any user credentials. The site is not an official representative. Text heading:
Between 2024/03/15 and 2024/03/18
Subject: Rice University:Approved Beneficial Program
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024-02-22T18:28:47Z
Inquiry...
2024-02-22T18:28:47Z
Subject: Inquiry...
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/02/19 - 18:56:57 (UTC -06:00)
Action Required NetID@rice.edu
This is a phishing message with a malicious link to a credential harvesting site requesting to accept an invite to download and view a fake payment invoice. Please DO NOT click link, download any attachments, or enter any user credentials. The site is not an official representative. Text heading:
2024/02/19 - 18:56:57 (UTC -06:00)
Subject: Action Required NetID@rice.edu
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/02/20 - 08:09:08 (UTC -06:00)
Research Mentor Opportunity | Harvard PhD
This is a phishing message for a fake job offer that requests user to reply with full name, email address, and other personal info. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address or phone number. Text header:
2024/02/20 - 08:09:08 (UTC -06:00)
Subject: Research Mentor Opportunity | Harvard PhD
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/02/08 - 2024/02/09
(Remote) Personal Assistance Email Confirmation
This campaign is employment fraud. It is a phishing message for a fake job opportunity that requests user to click on a Google form link and reply with full name, personal email address, physical address, phone number, gender, and age. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address or phone number. Please DO NOT click the link, or download any attachments.
2024/02/08 - 2024/02/09
Subject: (Remote) Personal Assistance Email Confirmation
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/02/08 - 09:13:28 (UTC -06:00)
Rice University Employees: Retirement Planning Sessions Available
This is a phishing message for a fake retirement benefits meeting that requests user to reply with full name, email address, and other personal info. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address or phone number. Text header:
2024/02/08 - 09:13:28 (UTC -06:00)
Subject: Rice University Employees: Retirement Planning Sessions Available
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/02/03 - 11:41:26 (UTC -06:00)
OPEN SLOTS!!
This is a phishing message for a fake job offer that requests user to reply with full name, email address, and other personal info. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address or phone number. Text header:
2024/02/03 - 11:41:26 (UTC -06:00)
Subject: OPEN SLOTS!!
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/02/03 - 11:15:00 (UTC -06:00)
Essential Information About Your HealthEquity Account
This is a phishing message with a link to a credential harvesting site requesting to accept an invite to download and view a fake payment invoice. Please DO NOT click link, download any attachments, or enter any user credentials. The site is not an official representative. Text heading:
2024/02/03 - 11:15:00 (UTC -06:00)
Subject: Essential Information About Your HealthEquity Account
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/02/02 - 08:40
A new payment schedule has been approved.
This is a phishing message masquerading as an extortion attempt. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal or payment information to the listed email address or wallet. Text header:
2024/02/02 - 08:40
Subject: A new payment schedule has been approved.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/01/28 - 10:19:15 (UTC -06:00)
Office of Financial Aid | Students Employment
This is a phishing message for a fake job offer that requests user to reply with full name, email address, and other personal info. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address or phone number. Text header:
2024/01/28 - 10:19:15 (UTC -06:00)
Subject: Office of Financial Aid | Students Employment
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/01/28 - 10:19:15 (UTC -06:00)
Office of Financial Aid | Students Employment
This is a phishing message for a fake job offer that requests user to reply with full name, email address, and other personal info. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address or phone number. Text header:
2024/01/28 - 10:19:15 (UTC -06:00)
Subject: Office of Financial Aid | Students Employment
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/01/26 - 13:13
STUDENTS INFORMATION SUPPORT
This is a phishing message for a fake research assistant job opportunity that requests user to reply with full name, email address, and years of study and department. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address or phone number. Text header:
2024/01/26 - 13:13
Subject: STUDENTS INFORMATION SUPPORT
To: undisclosed-recipients
Between 2024/01/24 and 2024/01/25
Response for you're doing.
This is a phishing message masquerading as an extortion attempt. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal or payment information to the listed email address or wallet. Text header:
Between 2024/01/24 and 2024/01/25
Subject: Response for you're doing.
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/01/23 | 6:30 - 12:20
Student Research Opportunity
This is a phishing message for a fake research assistant job opportunity that requests user to reply with full name, email address, and years of study and department. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address or phone number. Text header:
2024/01/23 | 6:30 - 12:20
Subject: Student Research Opportunity
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/01/22 - 09:30
Student Research Opportunity
This is a phishing message for a fake research assistant job opportunity that requests user to reply with full name, email address, and years of study and department. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address or phone number. Text header:
2024/01/22 - 09:30
Subject: Student Research Opportunity
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/01/22 | 8:29 AM - 9:39 AM
Student Research Opportunity
This is a phishing message for a fake research assistant job opportunity that requests user to reply with full name, email address, and years of study and department. Please DO NOT REPLY/SEND any personal info to the listed email address or phone number. Text header:
2024/01/22 | 8:29 AM - 9:39 AM
Subject: Student Research Opportunity
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/01/18 - 11:08
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT NEEDED
2024/01/18 - 11:08
Subject: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT NEEDED
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/01/11 - 16:02:18 (UTC -06:00)
DS & SDE at Amazon
2024/01/11 - 16:02:18 (UTC -06:00)
Subject: DS & SDE at Amazon
To: undisclosed-recipients
2024/01/11 between 3:03pm CST to 3:05pm CST
Email Confirmation
2024/01/11 between 3:03pm CST to 3:05pm CST
Subject: Email Confirmation
To: undisclosed-recipients
Other Scams
If you receive any other kind of scamming or phishing message, please report it to phishing@rice.edu.