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"OFFICE TASK"

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This scam involves sending emails using the name of a department head, dean, or some other authority figure, to their subordinates. This information is easily obtained from public directories. They usually ask the victim to purchase gift cards and send the codes back to the attacker. Be aware that the "From" field in an email can contain anything much like the return address on a letter.

Alert Type

Phishing Email (on campus)

Message Content

From: 
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 1:07 PM
Subject: OFFICE TASK

Is it convenient for you to run a task at this moment ? If affirmative, kindly respond so i can forward you more instruction regarding it. 

P.S: I can't take calls right now email me back. 

Regards

Sent from my Mobile Device

From: 
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 1:44 PM
Subject: RE: OFFICE TASK

What I need  is Apple iTunes gift card of $100 face value. I need 10 of Each card. that's $100 X 10. $1000. Its alright if you can purchase the gift cards from Walmart or any cvs Stores around. Once you purchase the gift cards, email me the picture of the gift cards combined together.  i want to have sent it out immediately. can you get that done?

Sent from my Mobile Device