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E-Mail Scam Warning
To: All Faculty, Staff and Students:
From: Office of I.T. Security
Date: September 23, 2008 Some of our staff have
recently received an email message asking for “confirmation of users’
identities” including username, password and date of birth. The
messages warn of impending account expiration unless a response is
received. These messages are not legitimate, and are intended to
steal information including your account access. We are aware of
accounts that were compromised and used to send large quantities of spam
email, directly affecting our email service.
No legitimate person or office associated with the
College (or indeed, any reputable organization) will EVER ask you
to reveal your password, social security number, date of birth, or other
personal information in an email or telephone call. Never respond to
such an e-mail or phone call, and contact the I.T. Security Office at
436-2628 or the I.T. Help Desk at 436-4567 if you have any questions or
concerns.
If you responded to the message such as the example
below by revealing your password or other personal information, please
contact I.T. Security Administrator Lesley Bidwell at 436-2628 as soon
as possible.
Credit Card Scams
It has been reported that several downstate colleges have had problems
with companies offering credit cards to their students. These
solicitations have occurred not only on campus, but, in downtown areas
as well, and often involve giveaways as incentives to participate.
Students are advised to be on guard against these types of solicitations
as some of these offers may be an attempt at identity theft. Other
solicitations may be from companies offering legitimate credit cards but
with high interest rates that may not be a good financial decision for a
student. If you believe you are the victim of an attempted credit
card scam, please contact the University Police Department at 436-3550.
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