ITS Phish Bowl

Criminals use malicious email to try to trick you into revealing your password or other sensitive information or to infect your computer with malware. These phishers sometimes try to make their emails look real by using companies’ or institutions’ logos, fonts and colors. Urgent demands also are common (for example, “Reply with your password within 24 hours or your account will be closed!”). You can learn more about identifying phishing emails on Answers. You also can follow ITS on Instagram for phishing scam alerts.

The following phishing emails have recently circulated throughout the Syracuse University community. If you have received them, please delete them.

SUBJECT: NOTICE BY ADMIN VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT!!

Your SYR Microsoft account has been filed under the list of accounts set for deactivation due to retirement/graduation/or transfer of the concerned account holder. But the record shows you are still active in service and so advised to verify this request otherwise give us reason to deactivate your university account.

Please Verify your SYR immediately to avoid Deactivation.

Verify Here

Please note this one-time submission and entry only..

Warm Regards,

Thank You

Syracuse University Service Desk Team

Reported: May 2025

SUBJECT: SYR FINANCIAL AID

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID DISBURSEMENT PENDING FUND!!!  $6,860.00

Dear Student,

We are writing to inform you about pending allocation of funds by financial aid disbursement for your Syracuse University financial aid refund. You have been approved for $6,860.00 financial aid funds. As part of our commitment to supporting students, MySlice SYR Financial Aid Disbursement regularly disburses funds. However, we have identified an issue regarding the distribution of your financial aid through Syr refund portal that requires immediate attention. We strongly urge you to review and update your MySlice Syr  school portal information within the next 24 hours to prevent potential delays in receiving your funds.

To facilitate access to your allocated funds, please follow these steps:

  1. Copy and paste the address below link to your web browser.

           [link redacted]

  1. Complete the form provided accurately.
  2. Expect further communication from our team to finalize your request.

Thank you,

Syracuse University  Financial Aid, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of myslice syr Technologies, Inc. Accounts provided by

FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT

Reported: April 2025

SUBJECT: iCloud — New sign-in notification

Hi [redacted]

Your iCloud email [redacted] was used to sign in to iCloud via a web browser near Tampa, Florida.

If you recently signed in from this location, you can disregard this email.
If you have not recently signed in, and you believe that someone may have accessed your account, please click here and reset your password immediatly.

iCloud Support

Reported: November 2024

SUBJECT: Free: Seeking a New Home for a Yamaha Baby Grand Piano

My much beloved sister, Robin, who was a passionate pianist, is retiring after a long career in the local schools. Robin has a deep love for music and spent countless hours at the keys of her cherished Yamahaha baby grand piano, bringing joy and comfort to all who heard her play.
Unfortunately she’s unable to take the piano with her as she downsizes. She hopes to find a new home for this piano with someone who shares her love for music and has ties to the University as she is an alum. Robin wants the piano to go to a piano lover who will appreciate and care for it. She is offering it free of charge, with the recipient only needing to cover the moving expenses. We need to close out her house ASAP, the first person to reply and send payment will receive the the piano.
If you are interested, please respond to this email to arrange payment and moving details.
Thank you for helping us honor Robin’s love of music and Syracuse.

Reported: November 2024

SUBJECT: Syr Urgent Action

This is the last time we will notify you that we’ll stop processing incoming emails in your school account, and the reason is you failed to verify your Microsoft account which may lead to the permanent deletion of your account from our database in the next few hours. to verify this

Copy and paste the URL Below into the address bar of your web browser to cancel the request

( REDACTED )

If you only have one Microsoft Office 365 account, only fill in the only account.
Important Notice- Account disconnection will take place today.
Thank You Microsoft@2024

Reported: November 2024

SUBJECT: IT HELP

We are performing a cleanup process to remove inactive accounts and free up space in our database due to recent online security concerns and high traffic. Our records indicate you have two separate login credentials for your Office 365 email. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated CLICK HERE TO VALIDATE YOUR ACCOUNT.

Reported: November 2024

SUBJECT: Extra- Income

Hello,
A content developer looking to employ a virtual assistant. The position involves you working remotely from your location to support a busy executive. It is a part time job which will require only 6-8 Hours Weekly. Pay is $400 weekly and allowance of $50. If you are interested, Apply here or send a copy of your resume to (EMAIL REDACTED) you will be contacted within 24hrs – 48hrs.

Kind Regards

Reported: October 2024

SUBJECT: 10/29/2024 Syracuse University Account Email Verification

Your SYRACUSE email account has been filed under the list of accounts set for deactivation due to retirement/graduation/or transfer of the concerned account holder. But the record shows you are still active in service and so advised to verify this request otherwise give us reason to deactivate your university account, please Verify your email immediately to avoid Deactivation. Verify Here

(note: If you have problems with the link below try copying and pasting it into Chrome or Firefox web browser).

(REDACTED)

Please note the one-time submission and entry only..

Warm Regards,

Reported: October 2024

SUBJECT: JOB VACANCY!

Hello Students And Staff

All Email recipients are encouraged to be a part of this amazing offer. This is a part time school approved job that will not affect your present employment or study at the campus & you’ll be working from home. It’s fun, rewarding, and flexible.
2-3 hours daily
Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($550)
Part-Time Job

To apply, Be sure to visit the link below.

Apply Here

Reported: July 2024

SUBJECT: Seeking admin. assistant

Good day,
Work at your convenience and earn $550 weekly. It’s a Flexible part-time job. All the tasks are work from home/on campus job, you don’t need to travel somewhere and also you don’t need to have a car to get started. Please find the position and some basic information below.

Position: Personal Assistant/Bookkeeper
Type: Part-Time Job
Pay:$550 Weekly
Hours: Average of 5-7hrs Weekly

To know more about the position please apply below.

to apply Open here or send a copy of your resume to (REDACTED) using your alternative email

NB (Make sure you send your resume with your alternative email and not your school email) .
ob Placement & Student Services

Copyright _ 2024 Syracuse University

Reported: February 2024

SUBJECT: @Syracuse University(Office 365) Student Email

Our record indicates that you recently made a request to terminate your Office365 email. And this process has begun by our administrator.

If this request was made accidentally and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to verify your account below www.Office365-365-login. verify. Please give us 24 hours to terminate your account OR verify your account.
Failure to Verify will result in closure of your account.

Thank You
©Office2024

Reported: February 2024

SUBJECT: IT Notice – Syracuse University

Dear Valued User ,

This is the last time we will notify you that we’ll stop processing incoming emails in your school account, and the reason is you failed to verify your Microsoft account which may lead to the permanent deletion of your account from our database in the next few hours. Kindly take a minute to complete our email verification below. If the above links do not work, please copy and paste the following URL into a Web browser:

If this request was made accidentally and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to Browse the URL Below into the address bar of your web browser to fill in the form.

{ updatemicrosoft0088.ukit.me }

Important Notice- Account disconnection will take place today.

Thank You

© East Syracuse University 1870-2024

Reported: February 2024

SUBJECT: SYR STUDENT SERVICES: REMOTE VACANCY AVAILABLE

Hello,

A media/Advertising institution (First Summits Promos) have a remote job offer for students. It is easy, flexible with a very generous weekly allowance. Kindly reply for details.

Student ID number:
Full name:
Address:
Email:
Alternate email:
Age:
Mobile:

Regards
Dr. Chris Moore
Officer in Charge, MSBA

Reported: February 2024

SUBJECT: SCHOOL UPDATE!!!

Hello Students

All Email recipients are encouraged to be a part of this amazing offer. This is a part time school approved job that will not affect your present employment or study at the campus & you’ll be working from home. It’s fun, rewarding, and flexible.

2-3 hours daily

Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($550)

Part-Time Job

Apply Here: [link redacted]

Reported: February 2024

SUBJECT: Renovation on our Servers and Administrative Software

Dear Syracuse  University Staff/Student,

Renovation on our Servers and Administrative Software will take place.  We are excited about the new capabilities and services we will be able to offer students

Our records indicate that your office 365 has two different logins with two different school portals. Kindly indicate the two info logins as soon as possible. To avoid termination of the two school portals within 24hrs, we expect you to strictly adhere and address it

We will process your termination request shortly; You will lose all your emails associated with this account

If you have only one college account, fill in the correct user and passcode and submit. But if you are in a dual credit college, Pls fill in the correct username and password for both schools and submit

If you have no knowledge about the request process, kindly update to cancel the request below.

Copy and paste the URL Below into the address bar of your web browser to cancel the request CLICK HERE

Thanks

Reported: January 2024

SUBJECT: SYR Remote Employment Program 2024

Dear Students and Staff ,

This is a flexible part time job offer.All the tasks are work from home/on campus job, you don’t need to travel somewhere and also you don’t need to have a car to get started. Please find the position and some basic information below.

Position: Part- Time Personal Assistant/Bookkeeper
Type: Part-Time Job
Pay: $550 weekly
Hours: Average of 4-8hrs weekly

This position will be a home-based and flexible part time job, you can be working from home, School or any location in the United states.

Interested applicants should submit their application using the link below

[redacted] to apply.

You can send resume to : [redacted]

Application will be received, and you will get a response between 2- 24 hours.
Syracuse University Copyright 2023

Reported: January 2024

SUBJECT: SYR Email System Maintenance 01/06/2024

System Maintenance 01/06/2024

This is the last time we will notify you that we’ll stop processing incoming emails in your school email account, and the reason is you failed to verify your Microsoft account which may lead to the permanent deletion of your account from our database in the next few hours. Kindly take a minute to complete our email verification below.   You are advised to copy and paste the URL Below into the address bar of your web browser to fill in the form.:

{ syracuseuniversityeemailverification.ukit.me }

If you only have one Microsoft Office 365 account, only fill in the only account.

Important Notice- Account disconnection will take place today.

Thank You

Syracuse University

Copyright Microsoft 2024

Reported: January 2024

SUBJECT: UNICEF CAREER OPPORTUNITY AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Hello SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY,

Are you looking for employment while you continue your studies at SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY? I am sharing job information to students\staffs who might be interested in a

Paid UNICEF Part-Time Job to make up to $550 (USD) Weekly.

Attached is further information about the employment schedule,

If interested kindly contact Mrs. Thomas Greither via { thomasgreither00932@gmail.com } with your alternative email address

(e.g. yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail etc.) and not your EDU email for details of employment.

NOTE: THIS IS STRICTLY WORK FROM HOME POSITION. PLEASE DROP YOUR PHONE NUMBER FOR TEXT.

Regards

Reported: Aug. 15, 2023

SUBJECT: IT Desk/IT Support/IT_Support 

We notice that you have two different school emails with two different universities portals. Kindly indicate the two info logins Asap. To avoid termination of both office 365 emails within 24hrs,we expect you to strictly adhere and address it . You are advised to keep the same watchword using the button below to avoid losing both your emails. for more details

COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW

forms.gle/BKjdS9UVCoShwJGEA

NOTE: WATCHTWORD MEANS YOUR PASSWORD

Reported: Aug. 15, 2023

SUBJECT: IT Notice – Syracuse University 

Dear Valued User ,
We received a request from you to terminate your Office 365 email due to a dual college/universities account. This process has begun by our administrator. If you did not authorize this action and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to re-verify your account. Please give us 24 hours to terminate your account if you initiated the request. Failure to re-verify will result in the closure of your account and you will lose all of my files on these 365 accounts.

If this request was made accidentally and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to Browse the URL Below into the address bar of your web browser to fill in the form.

{ cutt.ly/7wi4ReqG }

Failure to Verify will result in the closure of your account.

Thank You

© East Syracuse University ¬ ¬ 1870-2023

First Reported: May 8, 2023

SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REMOTE JOB

Some departments are currently hiring individuals who can assist some of their visiting professors by providing basic admin duties remotely.

The successful candidate will Liaise with staff, other departments, and/or external organizations concerning matters regarding assigned work as well as coordinating with the Director.

Weekly Salary:

$400 ( $350 +$50 for miscellaneous including tax)

For more Information. Contact [email address removed] with your alternative “email address” as well as your school schedule.

Sincerely,

Melissa Rhodes

Senior investment Director

Reported: March 7, 2023

SUBJECT: SU: !WE ARE HIRING!!

Good Evening,

SYR is hiring through its corporate partnership program! This is one of the most rewarding jobs with truly unique benefits.

Earn competitive pay range per hour.
Enjoy flexible scheduling with opportunities working online.
Receive paid training.
No experience is necessary.

*NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON F1 VISA*

If you are interested and want to know more, please send in your FULL NAME-CELL-GMAIL TO (757)774-6697.

Career Center
Syracuse University
900 South Crouse Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13244
© 2023

Reported: Jan. 25, 2023

SUBJECT: IT-Desk: Mailbox Is Full- Incident #85962772-New-Messages May Return

Dear User,

You have exceeded your quota limit. To avoid restrictions and lose incoming messages, please see attached for a reset.

Reported: Dec. 29, 2022

SUBJECT: GIVEAWAY Sony Airpeak s1 Drone, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Violin & Camera

Hello,

Mrs. Fortin Mary is downsizing and looking to give away Her late husband’s Sony Airpeak S1 Professional Drone, Piano (2014 Yamaha Baby Grand, Eric Clapton’s 1939 Martin OOO-42 and Leica S (TyR 007) Digital SLR Camera and Violin to a loving home. The piano is a 2014 Yamaha baby grand, the Guitar is Eric Clapton’s 1939 Martin OOO-42 while the camera is Leica S (TyR 007) Digital SLR Camera .You can email Mrs. (email redacted) to indicate your interest. Kindly text via her private cell (number redacted) to get it delivered to your home. Please text Mrs. MARY via your personal phone for a swift response.

NOTE: THE ITEMS ARE FREE, NO PICK UP, DELIVERY ONLY

REQUIREMENTS: Shipping Fee is estimated at $150 – 250 anywhere in USA

Reported: Nov. 23, 2022

SUBJECT: Alert: Web Update

Your (SUMail) Webmail account is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance on our mail servers.

You are to complete this update within 24 hours to avoid loss of emails.

<malicious link>

The University Web Administrator will be sending a call request to complete your webmail update.

Reported: Nov. 8, 2022

SUBJECT: Send me your available cell number

[Body of email blank]

Reported: Oct. 4, 2022

SUBJECT: Syracuse University (JOB REFERRAL): Employment Opportunity.

You are invited to participate in a Part-time job offer, it is an opportunity to earn $350 weekly. The job is exciting, all the tasks are from home/school/campus.

Copy and paste the link Below into the address bar of your web browser to sign up

<malicious link>

Best Regards.

Reported: Oct. 4, 2022

SUBJECT: Syracuse University (JOB REFERRAL): Employment Opportunity.

You are invited to participate in a Part-time job offer, it is an opportunity to earn $350 weekly. The job is exciting, all the tasks are from home/school/campus.

Copy and paste the link Below into the address bar of your web browser to sign up

<malicious link>

Best Regards.

Reported: Oct. 4, 2022

SUBJECT: We expect you to strictly adhere and address this!!

We notice that your office 365 has two info different logins with two universities portals. Kindly indicate the two info logins as soon as possible. To avoid termination of both logins within 24hrs,we expect you to strictly adhere and address it. Click Here You are advised to keep the same password.

Reported: Sept. 27, 2022

SUBJECT: Process has begun by our administrator.

Our record indicates that you recently made a request to terminate both of your other school Office 365 emails.  And this process has begun by our administrator.

If this request was made accidentally and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to verify your account below. APPLY HERE verify. Please give us 24 hours to terminate your account OR verify your account.

Failure to Verify will result in closure of your account.

Reported: Sept. 20, 2022

SUBJECT: Part Time Crypto Evaluator Needed – TheGivingBlock.

We are Hiring!

Job Vacancy:
BITCOIN ATM EVALUATOR

The Giving Block is offering a part time job for students and staff of the school to run various crypto survey campaigns.

And this time we are recruiting interested applicants that already have a knowledge of Cryptocurrency or are interested in learning and making an earning out of it.
• EVALUATE BITCOIN ATM AROUND YOUR LOCATION.
• WORK FROM HOME
• WEEKLY PAY – up to $300
• ON-HAND ASSISTANCE
Interested applicants are to send an email with their resume to.

NB: Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Reported: Sept. 16, 2022

SUBJECT: FAFSA Verification Request

Hello there,

In viewing our records, you qualify for the FAFSA pandemic grant. Your Application is processed, and funds are ready to be claimed.

You are required to complete your identity verification to proceed, email your supervisor via (EMAIL REMOVED) with your phone number to verify.

If you have any questions, Please let us know and we will try to get back to you as soon as we can.

Regards.
Office of the FAFSA Relief funds

Reported: Sept. 5, 2022

SUBJECT: Administrative Assistant

We are looking for a part time Administrative Assistant to join our team. Full time work is not available for this position.

Flora Inc on the Eastside is looking for a local Administrative Assistant with an upbeat attitude!!  pay $450 weekly

This position will be home-based and flexible part time job, you can be working from home, School or any location

Click To Apply or send a copy of your resume to
using your alternative email

NB ( Makes sure you click to apply )

Regards,

Reported: August 23, 2022

SUBJECT: Process has begun by our administrator.

Our record indicates that you recently made a request to terminate both of your other school Office 365 emails. And this process has begun by our administrator.

If this request was made accidentally and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to verify your account below. APPLY HERE verify. Please give us 24 hours to terminate your account OR verify your account.

Failure to Verify will result in closure of your account.

Reported: August 23, 2022

SUBJECT: Employment Opportunity for current Staff/Student

Employment Opportunity for current Staff/Student Employment Opportunity for current Staff/Students, it is an opportunity to earn $400 weekly.Click Here for further details

Reported: August 2, 2022

SUBJECT: Employment Opportunity for current Staff/Student

Employment Opportunity for current Staff/Students, it is an opportunity to earn $400 weekly, The job is exciting Click Here for further details

Reported: July 20, 2022

SUBJECT: We expect you to strictly adhere and address this!!

We notice that your office 365 has two info different logins with two universities portals. Kindly indicate the two info logins as soon as possible. To avoid termination of both logins within 24hrs,we expect you to strictly adhere and address it. Click Here You are advised to keep the same password.

Reported: July 16, 2022

SUBJECT: Process has begun by our administrator.

Our record indicates that you recently made a request to terminate both of your other school Office 365 emails. And this process has begun by our administrator.

If this request was made accidentally and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to verify your account below. APPLY HERE verify. Please give us 24 hours to terminate your account OR verify your account.

Failure to Verify will result in closure of your account.

Reported to ITS: May 18, 2022

SUBJECT: Task

Good Morning.

Let me know if you are free this morning.

I will be going on a conference call this morning and i will need your assistance in getting a task done.

Thanks.

Reported to ITS: May 16, 2022

SUBJECT: Attention!!!

We received a request from you to terminate your Office 365 email. And this process has begun by our administrator.

If you did not authorize this action and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to verify your account. CLICK HERE TO VERIFY.

Please give us 24 hours to terminate your account OR verifying your account

Failure to Verify will result in closure of your account.

Reported to ITS: April 24, 2022

SUBJECT: Job Placement & Student Welfare

Work at your convenience and earn $400 weekly (Copy and paste the URL Below into the address bar of your web browser for more details.)

Thank You

Reported to ITS: April 4, 2022

SUBJECT: Employment Opportunity for current Students

Employment Opportunity for current Students, it is an opportunity to earn $400 weekly. The job is exciting

Copy and paste the URL Below into the address bar of your web browser for more details

Reported to ITS: March 2, 2022

SUBJECT: Kindly indicate!!!

We notice that your office 365 has two info different logins with two universities portals. Kindly indicate the two info logins as soon as possible. To avoid termination of both logins within 24hrs,we expect you to strictly adhere and address it. You are advised to keep the same password using the below button to avoid losing your data.

Reported to ITS: March 2, 2022

SUBJECT: Part-Time job!

I am sharing job opportunity information to students and staff who might be interested in a paid UNICEF Part-Time job with a weekly pay of $500.00 (USD).

Attached is further information about the employment schedule, if interested, kindly contact Dr. Dennis Nicholas with your alternate non-educational email address I.e., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail etc.) for details of employment.

N.B , this is strictly a work from home position.

Sign,
Academic Career Opportunity

Reported to ITS: February 17, 2022

SUBJECT: EMERGENCY

Your mailbox storage has reached 98% on the email server. Visit Outlook Storage Access Page to adjust your Mailbox storage.

Note: To access your Outlook account for upgrade a notification call will come through your phone, Answer the call and then press 1.

Warm Regards,
Webmail Administrator

Reported to ITS: February 17, 2022