Pitt Information Technology is responding to a new email phishing scam that claims to offer a job to recipients. Recent examples of this scam include an offer for employment at the U.S. Open Golf Tournament or as a personal assistant. Such scams attempt to obtain sensitive personal data, such as bank account information.
The following is a sample of a recent fraudulent email. If you receive this message (or any message similar to it), please report it as a phishing scam by forwarding the email message as an attachment to phish@pitt.edu. Detailed instructions on reporting scams are available at https://www.technology.pitt.edu/security/phishing-scams.
Subject: JOB FORUM
Brand Ambassador
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We seek interested candidates to go about their normal routine with the advert of the "2020 U.S.Open Championship" on their Car
Qualifications:
Must have a Car, Truck, Van, or Motorcycle.
SALARY:
$350 weekly including $50 for gas
Interested candidates should contact <malicious address removed>.
Sincerely
Hiring Coordinator/Logistics Supervisor
John doe
Pitt IT strongly recommends that you do not reply to unsolicited emails or emails from unverifiable sources. Avoid clicking on links contained in such emails, as these may lead to sites that contain harmful software. If a link looks suspicious, you can hover over the link with your mouse to preview the URL without clicking on it.
Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357) if you have any questions regarding this announcement.