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Impersonation Scam “UMBC Student Job”

Yes, The Offer Really IS To Good To Be True.

Below is an example of a job scam reported to the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). Please note that the name of the from address has been removed for privacy reasons. From:...

Posted: February 1, 2021, 11:53 AM

UMBC Administrative Assistant Job Scam Continues

Dr Deborah P. Webb Is NOT Offering You A Job

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) continues to receive reports of phishing emails claiming to offer a part-time job as an Administrative Assistant at UMBC’s Academic Success Center....

Posted: February 1, 2021, 11:21 AM

"Welcome to MG Scanner" (The UMBC COVID-19 Testing App)

This Is REAL. UMBC Is Really Asking You To Use This App

In its ongoing effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 in the UMBC community, UMBC has partnered with Maryland Genomics (https://marylandgenomics.com/) to create and distribute a phone app that will...

Posted: January 24, 2021, 12:03 AM

Cornerstone Student Job Scam

It's Still Showing Up!

Below is an example of a job scam that has been reported to the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) at the end of last year. This scam follows the pattern that has been seen a lot for...

Posted: January 19, 2021, 6:26 PM

“Dean Hides Author’s Identity” Phishing Email

An Odd YouTube Related Scam Making The Rounds

Below is an example of a phishing email that has been reported to the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).  From: k chan <kkchan3275@aol.com> Date: Sun, Jan 10, 2021  Subject:...

Posted: January 19, 2021, 6:24 PM