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Below you will find examples of recent phishing attempts at McMaster University.

If you do fall victim to a phishing scam, do not be embarrassed. Report any and all suspicious email messages to is-spam@mcmaster.ca.

If you have opened any suspicious emails, links or attachments please report it to the UTS Service Desk.

Learn about different types of phishing and how to identify them by clicking on the link below.

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Spoof Email: JOB OFFER

Phish Bowl

May 2, 2023

Spoof Email: Document shared with you: “Faculty Orientation.docx”

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April 27, 2023

Phishing Email: Mailbox Full Case 10318093

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April 24, 2023

Spoof Email: Earn $500 Weekly

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April 11, 2023

Phishing Email: mcmaster.ca Expired Password Notification Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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April 5, 2023

Spoof Email: REQUEST

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March 30, 2023

Spoof Email: CME, Registration

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February 8, 2023

Spoof Email: Due payment 02/03/2023 5:09:09 p.m.

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February 5, 2023

Spoof/Phishing Email: Completed Please review and sign – ********@mcmaster.ca

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December 14, 2022