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Subject: GET PAID WHILE DRIVING Date Received: 10/29/2020 Sender: Kirk Kayden Name of Company: Kobe Digital JOB TITLE: Advertise While Driving JOB DESCRIPTION: We seek interested candidates to go about their normal routine with the advert of the "2020 Formula One World Championship" on their Car Qualifications: Must have a Car,Truck,Van or Motorcycle.. SALARY: $350 weekly including $50 for gas Interested Candidates should contact with your personal email Andre Sharp formula1worldchamp@gmail.com Hiring Coordinator/Logistic Supervisor. Best Regards, Kirk Kayden Mercer University Men’s Golf Coach Subject: Vnote notif** for larde_pa@mercer.edu Date Received: 10/28/2020 Sender: Mercer Desk  Subject: Part Time Pet Sitter Needed for $350 Weekly Date Received: 10/28/2020 Sender: Varies Hello, Good Morning, I am Victoria, an alumnus of the college. I have an aunt, Ann, who is moving to the college area, she urgently needs a pet sitter who will be sitting her dogs, bathing and walking them. She is offering $400 weekly. If you are interested or know a student/staff who might be interested in this position, have them email her ( Ann ) via AnnBSmith101@outlook.com . Kindly note this will only be a part-time job. Thank you, Victoria. Subject: DC.docx Date Received: 10/28/2020 Sender: Help Desk (via Google Drive)  Subject: Work-Study Position Date Received: 10/19/2020 Sender: Varies -- Hello Selected candidate, I am emailing you concerning a new employment offer through the Universitys recruiting department. offering a part time position that will only require 1-2hrs 3 days a week, no work experience or skill is required. You can definitely make $300 weekly without affecting your regular activities and academics, reply for further details. To Apply, Get back to us with the information listed below so we can process your application as to consider it valid to commence working with us. NAME CONTACT ADDRESS (NOT PO BOX) CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: MOBILE: SEX: AGE: ALTERNATIVE EMAIL: Subject: Remittance Report
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Subject: Re: Your Subscription Has Already Expired Or is Disabled. Date Received: 10/6/2020 Sender: O365 Support. Your Subscription Has Already Expired Or is Disabled. Sign in to the Office 365 Admin center To View your invoice View this message in the Office 365 Message center Your Microsoft 365 Business Basic invoice is now available: Learn more about your invoice If you have a balance and would like to pay it, you can do that online. To learn how, see Pay for your subscription. Edit release preferences Choose the release track for your organization. Use these settings to join First Release if you haven't already. If you've already paid Change the way you receive invoices There is no action you need to take to prepare for this change, but you might consider updating your user training and notifying your help desk. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA, USA 98052 Unsubscribe We recommend that you print and save this confirmation email and Terms of Sale. Need to make a return? See our Return policy to learn more. Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more please read our Privacy Statement. Account questions? Visit Customer Support. View the Store Terms of Sale. Dates are displayed per Coordinated Universal Time. Order date may vary based on your location. Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052 USA Subject: FALL NEWS UPDATE ! Date Received: 10/5/2020 Sender: Varies This email is to inform you about an accessible work for pet sitting position. This position expects you to work 3 days per week and it's intended to suite your scholarly timetable for $300 every week . Intrigued people should contact (mildred_mcreations89@aol.com) for better insights concerning this position. For a quicker response, it is advisable to include your contact email and telephone number. Thanks. Best Wishes Subject: View your Microsoft 365 Business Basic invoice Date Received: 9/28/2020 Sender: Microsoft Sign in to view your Microsoft 365 Business Basic invoice Your Microsoft 365 Business Basic invoice is now available in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Sign in to view it. If you have already paid, disregard this email. View your invoice > If you are set up to pay by credit card, no action is required we will charge your card within 24 hours of the invoice date Additional resources • Learn more about your invoice • Learn how to navigate your invoices • Change the way you receive invoices • Change your payment method Account information Organization name: Animal Amour Inc Domain: animalamour.com Subscription name: Microsoft 365 Business Basic Subscription expiration date: September 28, 2021 Privacy Statement Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, ​Redmond, WA 98052​ Subject: Re: Microsoft 365 Bills & payments Date Received: 9/24/2020 Sender: O365 Support. Your Microsoft 365 Basic invoice is now available Sign in to the Office 365 Admin center To View your invoice View this message in the Office 365 message center Your Microsoft 365 Business Basic invoice is now available: Learn more about your invoice If you have a balance and would like to pay it, you can do that online. To learn how, see Pay for your subscription. Edit release preferences Choose the release track for your organization. Use these settings to join First Release if you haven't already. If you've already paid Change the way you receive invoices There is no action you need to take to prepare for this change, but you might consider updating your user training and notifying your help desk. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA, USA 98052 Unsubscribe We recommend that you print and save this confirmation email and Terms of Sale. Need to make a return? See our Return policy to learn more. Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more please read our Privacy Statement. Account questions? Visit Customer Support. View the Store Terms of Sale. Dates are displayed per Coordinated Universal Time. Order date may vary based on your location. Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052 USA Subject: Mercer University Work-Study Program Internship!!! Opportunity Fall 2020 PLEASE READ ATTACHMENT Date Received: 9/15/2020 Sender: Varies Subject: Urgent Information: Position Available!!! Date Received: 9/17/2020 Sender: Varies Hello, good day. I'm an alumnus of the college, I have an aunt moving to the college area, and urgently needs a pet sitter whose duties will be sitting her dogs, bathing, walking, and feeding them. I reached out to the department and was provided a mailing list of interested persons who may be willing to work for her. She is offering $350 weekly. If you are interested or know a student/staff who might be interested in this position, have them email her (Hannah) with their mobile number via hannahwarren781@outlook.com Thank you Subject: We appreciate your interest in contributing your professional expertise to Mercer University and making Mercer University your employer of choice!!! Date Received: 9/17/2020 Sender: Varies The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in hiring for MERCER UNIVERSITY positions. The MERCER UNIVERSITY Campus will continue to recruit for essential positions and we ask for your understanding and patience with our application process during this unprecedented time. In addition to campus jobs listed above, Kindly see the attached below to find more MERCER UNIVERSITY employment opportunities information OR contact Dr Scott Alford Subject: Mercer University Work-Study Program Internship!!! Opportunity Fall 2020 PLEASE READ ATTACHMENT Date Received: 9/15/2020 Sender: Varies Subject: Weekly Position Announcement FT/PT Date Received: 9/15/2020 Sender: Varies You were referred with 10 other students from the Universities Educational Chamber of Commerce to work and study for $400 weekly, Disability Resources and Educational Services looking for you to fill up this available position ! If interested, kindly send your phone Number and personal email address for better communication for more details also need. Regards, Subject: NEW 2020 MICROSOFT OUTLOOK UPGRADE ! Date Received: 9/15/2020 Sender: Varies All Staffs and Students are expected to migrate to the New 2020 Microsoft Outlook Web portal to access the below, Click Here to migrate: https://h-hotmailcom.weebly.com/ · Access the new staff directory · Access your pay slips and P60s · Update your ID photo · E-mail and Calendar Flexibility · Connect mobile number to e-mail for voicemail Important notice: All staffs and students are expected to migrate within 24 hours to avoid delay on mail delivery. On behalf of IT Support. This is a group email account and it's been monitored 24/7, therefore, please do not ignore this notification, because it's very compulsory. Sincerely. Admin Team. Subject: AUTUMN NEWSWIRE ! Date Received: 9/14/2020 Sender: Varies Hi, We are reporting to you almost a portion time post. One of our institution's Graduated class Mrs Jennifer requires an individual right hand. She offers to pay three hundred dollars week by week. If you don't mind contact (jenniferclifton30@aol.com) for more data. Keep in mind to incorporate your cellphone contact when applying for coordinate contact. Thanks Subject: Job available: Part-Time Administrative Assistant!! Date Received: 8/23/2020 Sender: Varies Get paid $ 350 weekly, Job available: Part-Time Administrative Assistant Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) You are eligible to work from home For more information send me your full name in a text message to: Subject: JOB OFFER Date Received: 8/13/2020 Sender: Varies Hello student, Your email was contacted through your school database and i'm glad to inform you Hamrick Mills Ltd is currently running a part time job opportunity program that helps hard working and reliable student like you qualify for an avenue to earn more income within few hours and once a week. Weekly Payment: $350 weekly. READ CAREFULLY: This program does not hinder you from doing others job but as a student it helps to build your financial status. ABOUT THE COMPANY In January of 1900, a new textile organization was formed in Gaffney, South Carolina under the name of Limestone Mills, with Dr. Wylie C. Hamrick elected as Secretary and Treasurer -- in effect, the chief operating officer. Later renamed Hamrick Mills, the company is firmly woven into the fabric of the county, the state and the textile industry. Its hands-on family structure gives Hamrick Mills a culture that ensures integrity, flexibility, responsiveness and total commitment to customer needs Hamrick Mills produces top-quality, greige woven fabrics for use in the home furnishings, industrial, apparel and support apparel markets. Manufacturing operations are versatile, efficient and responsive to customer needs. We are specialized in the production of textiles such as: :Fabrics manufactured in poly-cotton and 100% cotton blends :Industrial fabric We can make or source any type of textile products, except clothing as well as non clothing, including: :Aprons :Cotton bags :Woven fabric on roll :Cotton twill :Cotton drill :Muslin :Cotton canvas bags :Cotton drill aprons :Laundry machine sheeting :Laundry press sheeting :Poly cotton twill :Cotton canvas :Kitchen textile supplies :Specialized industrial textile fabrics Other woven fabric on roll includes: -Half panama -Muslin fabric -Plain cottons -Bump interlining -100% polyester press sheeting. But please remember when it comes to textile products, if we can’t make it we can find it! Job Description:- Financial Empowerment. Job Title:- Middlemen Job Type:- Part Time Weekly Payment:- $350 Required hours:- 2 hours/weekly Responsibilities:- Your task for the company will basically be on helping the supplier to keep record of materials he or she bought for the week.You will be getting paid every Friday of the week; we shall Email you a paycheck to cover your weekly payment and also includes money for you to pay the supplier so he or she can start working on materials that will be supplied. The supplier will only order for materials weekly between Mondays and Saturdays depending on the task he/she is to complete for that week. You are to carry out your own job task as assigned to you and this may require 2-hours in a day and once in a week. No prior experience is necessary because we would give you instructions and guidelines on how to carry out your job task perfectly and effectively. Your own part of the work can be completed at your leisure time in school or at home. But, we do not encourage delay. You have to keep to the instructions and guidelines so as to get your part of the job done effectively. If you wish to proceed with the job, get back to us with your valid information Requirements: FULL NAME PHYSICAL CONTACT ADDRESS or P.O BOX CITY STATE ZIP CODE D.O.B GENDER PHONE NUMBER PERSONAL EMAIL CURRENT JOB. We shall contact you as soon as we receive and validate the information you provide. Get back to us with your response to know you are interested in this program. Hamrick Mills Ltd. Subject: WORK FOR CAMPUS Date Received: 8/7/2020 Sender: Varies Position Title/Description:Online Virtual Assistance to the Senior Policy Advisor Subject: Job Posting #321: District Personal Assistant Date Received: 2/20/2020 Sender: Varies There is no text in the body of this phishing email. There is only a pdf attached titled "Work & Earn $400 Weekly". Please disregard! Subject: Find the revised contract attached Date Received: 2/18/2020 Sender: matsche@nuevaschool.org Hi, Kindly find the revised contract by our account department attached. Please, indicate if you are fine with the label and payments so they can proceed to complete the transaction. Matthew Scheible Head of Procurement/Evaluation. Subject: MyMercer Account Migration Notice Date Received: 2/6/2020 Sender: Varies Dear Mercer University account Users, You're receiving this email because you have MyMercer account. We're writing to let you know that the MyMercer account is moving all student and staff accounts from on-campus hardware and software to the cloud-based service. Click on the like below to to update your Central MyMercer account https://staffsts-prod.mercer.edu/identity/login?signin=90a947489506d0d416d5eb5894d97493 However, you will be directed to the cloud-based service screen shown below. Currently, when you access Central MyMercer account via a web browser, the login screen looks like this: Enter your Username and Password then hit "Enter", or select "Login." At this point you will be taken to your Central MyMercer account in cloud-based. If you have any problems logging in to your email account on cloud-based, please contact the Help Desk. Subject: Hiring Now (Part-Time Job opportunity) Date Received: 2/1/2020 Sender: Varies Hello, This Job is currently recruiting. A Job that will not affect your present employment or studies, fun and rewarding. You get to make up to $300 weekly, I tried it and i made cool cash, If You are interested you can visit their website https://consumerapproachassessment.com/ to apply and read more about the job. Best Regards. Job Placement & Student Service Mercer University 1501 Mercer University Drive Macon, GA 31207 Subject: Job Opening/Part-Time Employment Date Received: 1/29/2020 Sender: Varies JOB OPENING : CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEYORS/EVALUATORS NEEDED We are hiring competent individuals who can carry out customer service survey exercises and give us feed back on their experience. JOB DESCRIPTION : 1. You will visit ANY designated store assigned to you by our assignment team which is where you will be surveying the customer service acting like a regular customer but unknown to the staff of the store that you are a customer service surveyor. 2. Your first task package will be delivered in your mailbox which will contain an INSTRUCTION LETTER and PAYMENT in form of a certified check. The check will consist of your agreed salary which is Three Hundred Dollars Only and the rest balance is what will expended at the store you have been sent to evaluate. 3. Your task will be made known to you on the day you will be carrying out the evaluation process which usually does not take more than twenty minutes of your time and what to look out for will also be made known to you as well. 4. At the end of your task, you will be required to give us a feed back which will be used by our clients to understand where to improve the customer service loop holes. 5. Kindly note that this is a very flexible part time opportunity which does not affect your current employment. REQUIREMENTS: 1.Ability to Remain Anonymous. 2.Reliability : All evaluators to be reliable and self-disciplined. Assignments must be completed within the specified period. 3.Objectivity, Honesty and Professionalism 4.Accuracy. If you are interested and willing to join our team of customer service surveyors, Fill out the application form below and with accurate information and the application form should be filled once. Apply Now Subject: Meeting Alert Date Received: 1/27/2020 Sender: Mercer University <@live.mercer.edu> The would be an urgent meeting scheduled to hold tomorrow. Kindly click here to view meeting details Thank You Mercer University Subject: MERCER UNIVERSITY JOB OFFER Date Received: 1/8/2020 Sender: Varies Hello, I am a student here in the University, There is a discrete job position available for everyone. This won't affect your studies or your present employment . They are offering $300.00 per task. I am also a Member. Interested applicants can apply through there website below and get started immediately: Apply Here Regards. Job Placement And Student Services Mercer University 1501 Mercer University Drive Macon, GA 31207 Subject: Gift Card Request Date Received: 12/20/2019 Sender: Varies Dear ____, Im in a conference right now and thats why Im contacting you through here. I should have called but the phone is not allowed to be used during the conference, I dont have an idea on when the conference will be over and I was hoping you could help me out on something very important right away. I was hoping you could help me get some Amazon Gift card from any nearest store, I will reimburse you when Im done with my conference, I need to send it to someone now and it is very important because its one of my best friend kid birthday and I fear I may not get it on time myself if I decide to wait it out. I want you to get the value of $100 each in 5 pieces which makes a total of $500 , I will reimburse you back okay, once you get the cards just get them scratched, take a picture of the cards, attach to the mail and send to me also kindly keep the cards safe with you just In case I call for them later on. OK, Thanks! Subject: STUDENTS PART - TIME JOB Date Received: 12/15/2019 Sender: Varies I am urgently seeking for a Clerical/Administrative Assistant to work for me on campus at their own free time while I am away on my work and earn basic wage $250 weekly.This is a flexible job that requires little to no prior experience .Let me know you are interested and I will fill you in. Sincerely , Prof, X Subject: MERCER UNIVERSITY JOB OFFER Date Received: 12/6/2019 Sender: Varies Hello, I am a student here in the College, There is a discrete job position available for everyone. This won't affect your studies or your present employment . They are offering $300.00 per task. I am also a Member. Interested applicants can apply through there website below and get started immediately: Apply Here Regards. Job Placement And Student Services Mercer University 501 Mercer University Drive Macon, GA 31207 Subject: MERCER PART - TIME JOBS OPPORTUNITY Date Received: 12/5/2019 Sender: Varies Hello, This Job is currently recruiting. A Job that will not affect your present employment or studies, fun and rewarding. You get to make up to $300 weekly, I tried it and i made cool cash, If You are interested you can visit their website http://www.premiercustomervmetrics.com/ to apply and read more about the job. Best Regards. Job Placement & Student Service Mercer University 01 Mercer University Drive Macon, GA 31207 Subject: Document1.docx Date Received: 11/19/2019 Sender: IT Department (via Google Drive) jammykk63@gmail.com has shared the following document: Document1.docx Larry D. Brumley as shared a file with you Open Google Drive: Have all your files within reach from any device. Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA Subjects Used: Student Information, Part/Full Time Assistantships, Recruitment, and Procurement Clerk Position Date Received: 11/17/2019 Sender: HR Dept&Recruitment Start part-time weekday position, perfect for a busy person even while studying. Each day job can be completed anytime 18 hours weekly. Get back immediately for more details. Please include alternative email and phone number. Subject: Your operating system has been hacked by cybercriminals. Change the authorization method. Date Received: 11/4/2019 Sender: Varies Hello! I'm a programmer who cracked your email account and device about half year ago. You entered a password on one of the insecure site you visited, and I catched it. Of course you can will change your password, or already made it. But it doesn't matter, my rat software update it every time. Please don't try to contact me or find me, it is impossible, since I sent you an email from your email account. Through your e-mail, I uploaded malicious code to your Operation System. I saved all of your contacts with friends, colleagues, relatives and a complete history of visits to the Internet resources. Also I installed a rat software on your device and long tome spying for you. You are not my only victim, I usually lock devices and ask for a ransom. But I was struck by the sites of intimate content that you very often visit. I am in shock of your reach fantasies! Wow! I've never seen anything like this! I did not even know that SUCH content could be so exciting! So, when you had fun on intime sites (you know what I mean!) I made screenshot with using my program from your camera of yours device. After that, I jointed them to the content of the currently viewed site. Will be funny when I send these photos to your contacts! And if your relatives see it? BUT I'm sure you don't want it. I definitely would not want to ... I will not do this if you pay me a little amount. I think $901 is a nice price for it! I accept only Bitcoins. My BTC wallet: 12hBxZ7mzn3LgT3SjCsS6yS4tVefPBWCPt If you have difficulty with this - Ask Google "how to make a payment on a bitcoin wallet". It's easy. After receiving the above amount, all your data will be immediately removed automatically. My virus will also will be destroy itself from your operating system. My Trojan have auto alert, after this email is looked, I will be know it! You have 2 days (48 hours) for make a payment. If this does not happen - all your contacts will get crazy shots with your dirty life! And so that you do not obstruct me, your device will be locked (also after 48 hours). Do not take this frivolously! This is the last warning! Various security services or antiviruses won't help you for sure (I have already collected all your data). Here are the recommendations of a professional: Antiviruses do not help against modern malicious code. Just do not enter your passwords on unsafe sites! I hope you will be prudent. Bye. Subject: ***Personal assistant needed. Good timing and light duties**** Date Received: 11/4/2019 Sender: Varies Hi, How are you doing.. Your service is needed for a Personal Assistant full time/Part time and get paid weekly ($400), It's an home base office work you can be in any location and work with me from your home/school, reply if interested for more description, Subject: *STUDENT EMPLOYMENT* Date Received: 11/1/2019 Sender: Varies Campus Job available to Undergraduate and graduate student. This position can be carried out from any location around mercer remotely and get paid 350 Dollars weekly. If interested do get back to me with a functional phone number for further details on the job. Thank you Professor, X Subject: Research Assistant Date Received: 10/25/2019 Sender: Varies The services of an undergraduate or graduate student is needed to work part- time as a research assistant and get paid $400 weekly. The job is flexible/remote and can be carried out from/any location, if interested do get back to me for further details on this opening kindly Text (706) 752-7714 Sincerely, Subject: 2019 Mercer University.Student Part-Time Job Offer Date Received: 9/22/2019 Sender: Stream Companies - hrmanagercorestaffservices@gmail.com Dear student We got your contact through your school database and I'm happy to inform you that our reputable company (Stream Companies) is currently running a student empowerment program. This program is to help loyal and hardworking students like you secure a part time work from home job which does not deter you from doing any other, you just need a few hours to do this weekly and with an attractive weekly salary. KINDLY EMAIL BACK WITH YOUR ALTERNATE EMAIL IF INTERESTED IN THIS JOB POSITION. Kind Regards, HR Manager Paul West (972)-694-4504 Stream Companies Subject: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Date Received: 9/22/2019 Sender: Varies Note from IT: This phishing email is blank with a pdf attached. Do not open the attachment. Simply delete and disregard the message(s). Subject: WORK OPPORTUNITY Date Received: 9/22/2019 Sender: Varies Note from IT: This phishing email is blank with a pdf attached. Do not open the attachment. Simply delete and disregard the message(s). Subject: Receipt Confirmation #: 412975 MS Date Received: 9/3/2019 Sender: consumer.service@staplesonline.net Hi [Name] Confirmation #: 412975 MS PAID • Order: #: 412975 MS • Invoice date: 2 September 2019 • Payment type: Credit Card • Currency: CAD Your transaction has been shipped. Everything shown in invoice is expected to arrive on or before September 5, 2019. For more information see invoice. The payment will appear on your card statement as: ORDERS*STAPLES View here Need help? If you have a problem with your order, please reply to this email and our support team will be in touch shortly! Subject: Urgent Action Required : William D. Underwood New Academic year Survey Date Received: 8/21/2019 Sender: William D. Underwood Dear Faculty, and Staff, As we begin a new academic year we are Urgently conducting a short 15-minute survey about employee efficiency which requires all staffs to participate which closes today by 1 pm. Your input is critical and will help home enthusiasts like you with medical project planning, keeping costs down and hiring the right professionals Access Urgent Survey Now Let's make this year even more impactful than the last, Mercerians. Sincerely, William D. Underwood President Subject: Payment for June. Date Received: 7/3/2019 Sender: Varies Hi, I have sent the invoice for the payment made to you. Regards, Subject: Mercer alert Date Received: 4/1/2019 Sender: Carly Phillips Dear User, This is notify you of an urgent meeting. Click here for more details Thanks Mercer University. Subject: Payroll Earning Statement for March 2019 Subject: Mercer IT Support Team <="" href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmehr-wert.cz%2F%3Fy%3DYmFsZHV6X2psQG1%0D%0A+lcmNlci5lZHU%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cbalduz_jl%40mercer.edu%7Ccd2bd61e4ac24025ff2008d69c9b20d3%7C4fb34d2889b247109bcc30824d17fc30%7C0%7C1%7C636868587430173843&sdata=qhaUSmM8cETBgVNcndlwaTMkBDJ%2Fuq9eSSVqkG8%2Bs8A%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://mehr-wert.cz/?y=YmFsZHV6X2psQG1 lcmNlci5lZHU=" shash="ObW60TyN22OWYlqJAmC5yXogHFPu/ceix+WVRD6E3fIkwvW4y2QQdTg2qEbE5I41bwwenx01VMGbX4OaqrKACRFsUfPFXfxyBgy9gbeaP4PK/GWyO1BxvwMhgV/BoXZzmzT8Mrqk2PgCp58B4hVzlyEn8N+wm5ghmqbtrVAyu7k=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable">Open mercer Teams Subject: MERCER University Student Empowerment Program(IMPORTANT) Date Received: 2/7/2019 Sender: Varies Good Morning, You have been selected for the currently ongoing Student Empowerment Program put in place by the University Human resources management. Please find attached for more details. Best Regards, Professor Hammett Subject: Ticket ID: 2901743974JSF (Varies) Date Received: 2/7/2019 Sender: Varies Notification of Ticket Escalation Workspace: Service Desk Ticket: Request closed Case ID: 2901743974JSF Priority: High Status: Request Creation Date: 07/02/2019 Description: I have marked your Request as closed. Please review the details of your request in the Self Service portal via the following link: Your incident If you feel that your request has not been completed, please visit your incident link to re-open the request. The last action taken are as follows: 07/02/2019 IT service: ID checked Note: If you do not reply, this request will be formally closed in 24hrs. Chief instructor, Information Technology Service Subject: Paper Review Date Received: 12/3/2018 Sender: Dr Thomas A Middleton Greetings, You have a file shared tagged "Paper Review" sent from Dr Thomas A Middleton. Please review the document asap. View Document Thanks, Dr Thomas A. Middleton Subject: PROACTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : Bill Underwood Environmental, Health & Safety Survey To all Staffs Date Received: 10/29/2018 Sender: Varies Dear Mercer Staff: The following message is from President, Bill Underwood : The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team is seeking your feedback regarding the Health and Safety programs we have in place that are designed to maintain and improve employee safety in all our facilities. Please provide your feedback specific to your own experiences. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. I have provided a link to the survey below. Access Urgent Survey I would appreciate a response back by Monday, October 29th. Bill Underwood President Mercer University Subject: Part Time Pet Sitting Job Date Received: 10/8/2018 Sender: Samantha White Hello there, I am a student of our great school. If available to pet sit my uncle's dogs twice a week. He is offering $400. Kindly email him for more info on: fisherv707 (@)gmail.com Thank you Note: At this time, we have not received any reports of this email reaching any of our Mercer students. However, we suggest being vigilant and on the lookout for this potential threat. Subject: Updated billing statement issued Please view and confirm your UPDATED 2018 bill. Bills should be paid in full by the due date, or you should enroll in one of the payment plan options found in your portal. All payment plans have an enrollment fee of 40.00 per semester. Late fees of 15.00 will be accessed for each missed due date. Information showing how to enroll and payment plan FAQs can be found under the student/parent portal. Students may grant proxy access for parents/guardians to their accounts so current and future statements, payment plan options and other information is available electronically. Subject: [Action Required] You have 6 Incoming Messages Date Received: 8/30/2018 Sender: Message Center 24/7 Support: +1 (344) 841 2496 Microsoft — Special Message Hi smith_jd@mercer.edu Attention: smith_jd@mercer.edu We Detected you have [6] undelivered incoming emails on 22-Aug-2018,this is because your account storage is full, your action is required for them to be delivered Kindly follow the self service instructions below to rectify the issue: Release pending messagess This digest email may not include all Message Center announcements from the past week. It is personalized for your organization and reflects your individual preferences. . Please do not reply to this email. Emails sent to this address will not be answered. Subject: FW:[ATTENTION REQUIRED] Mercer University Revised Business Development, Implementation, and Review of Guidelines and Goals Date Received: 8/8/2018 Sender: William D. Underwood LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT DR. WILLIAM D. UNDERWOOD Dear Colleagues: I will like to remind each and every one of you that this organization holds itself to the highest ethical standards. To that end we are pleased to announce our updated Business Integrity Program. Adherence to the Program standards not only achieves compliance with applicable laws and regulations, but affords us tangible business benefits. These standards also avoids liability for our company and all of us and also protects our reputation, but that is only the first of several benefits. We must not take these benefits for granted as corporate scandals in recent years at Enron, Tyco, and other companies –including some companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries – have eroded the confidence of employees, customers, shareholders, and others. Each of us must regularly affirm our commitment to integrity by acknowledging our agreement to the standards outlined in the Business Integrity Program. Please recognize the compliance responsibility this organization places in each and every one of us, as it will be taken seriously and any failure to act in accordance with the principles outlined herein. The Business Integrity program is attached in this email, It is important that all staff go through it thoroughly and adhere to these standards so you will be helping to assure the future success of this organization. Sincerely William D. Underwood President Mercer University 1501 Mercer University Drive Macon, GA 31207 1-800-MERCER-U Subject: MERCER UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLANS UPDATE Date Received: 8/9/2018 Sender: William D. Underwood Dear Colleagues , Our aims is to provide guidance and align our behaviors as we make great decisions that impact our daily operations. we rely on our values and this code as guidelines, as a breach of the Policy may result in disciplinary action against the Employee concerned. 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Subject: ALERT Date Received: 4/28/2018 Sender: Varies Dear User, You have exceeded your mailbox allocated limit, and your account has been temporarily blocked from sending future mails. Kindly click here and follow prompt to restore account. Thank you. Mercer University. You're receiving this message because you're a member of the Field Support Services group. If you don't want to receive any messages or events from this group, stop following it in your inbox. View group email | View group files Subject: Meeting Notification Date Received: 4/28/2018 Sender: "Mercer University" <10786385@live.mercer.edu> Meeting Notification There would be an urgent meeting tomorrow 28th April 2018. Kindly visit the site below for more details http://www.mercer.edu . Thank you. Mercer University. Subject: Your Application Hello, I am Dr. Leslie Leslieberg and I work as a clinical counselor for the department of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) at the City of Irvin. I provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible)registered with DRES. A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or co-morbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the university. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students of the United States who have practicums at DRES and APA-accredited school psychology pre-doctoral interns.You have received this email because your name was generated through the University Chamber of Commerce and we are therfore offering you a chance to be considered in helping us help Students with Disabilities in your vicinity while you work with me helping Students with disabilities frustrated with ignorance and lack of services but as my temporary personal assistant. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. I care about Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Children, Civil Rights and Social Action, Education, Environment, Disaster and Humanitarian Relief, Social Services and lots more. This is a very simple employment. You will only help me Mail letters, Make payments at Walmart and purchase some Items when needed. This employment only takes an hour a day and 3 times a week for $620 .00 weekly. I am unable to meetup for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Australia. You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchased to be done on my behalf and some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for the last week of April 2018. To be considered, all applications must be submitted online. Click “Apply for this Job” to do so. Subject: Important Document fromHR Date Received: 3/19/2018 Sender: Mercer University Hello, you have Important Document from Mercer University Human Resources. Secure Message HR Dept. Mercer University Frederic M. Abbott. 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10/26/2020 - Amazon Vishing Scam We recently received information of a new Voice Phishing (or "vishing") scam. We had a couple of reports of someone calling from what appeared to be a Mercer number (478-301-XXXX) claiming to be from Amazon. The caller explained a large purchase was made on the employee(s) account and urged them to follow the prompts to discuss the issue. This caller is not affiliated with Mercer and if you receive this call, do not provide any personal information and hang up immediately. 8/7/2020 - ProctorU Data Breach In June 2020, the ProctorU suffered a data breach. As a result, Mercer IT received a notification that your Mercer email was used to create a ProctorU account and could be in danger of being compromised. If you still have a ProctorU account, you should change that account's password immediately. If your ProctorU password was the same or similar to your Mercer password, you must also change your Mercer password immediately. Your new Mercer account password should be completely different from your ProctorU password. We also recommend you change the password for any accounts which had the same password as your ProctorU account. If you already have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) your Mercer email and other Office 365 applications will be protected. If you are interested in setting up MFA, notify the IT Help Desk via email at helpdesk@mercer.edu. 8/3/2020 - Dave Digital Banking App Data Breach In June 2020, the Dave digital banking app suffered a data breach. As a result, Mercer IT received a notification that your Mercer email was used to create a Dave account and could be in danger of being compromised. If you still have a Dave account, you should change that account's password immediately. If your Dave password was the same or similar to your Mercer password, you must also change your Mercer password immediately. Your new Mercer account password should be completely different from your Dave password. We also recommend you change the password for any accounts which had the same password as your Dave account. If you already have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) your Mercer email and other Office 365 applications will be protected. If you are interested in setting up MFA, notify the IT Help Desk via email at helpdesk@mercer.edu. 8/3/2020 - Promo Video Maker Data Breach In July 2020, Promo Video Maker suffered a data breach. As a result, Mercer IT received a notification that your Mercer email was used to create a Promo account and could be in danger of being compromised. If you still have a Promo account, you should change that account's password immediately. If your Promo password was the same or similar to your Mercer password, you must also change your Mercer password immediately. Your new Mercer account password should be completely different from your Promo password. We also recommend you change the password for any accounts which had the same password as your Promo account. If you already have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) your Mercer email and other Office 365 applications will be protected. If you are interested in setting up MFA, notify the IT Help Desk via email at helpdesk@mercer.edu. 8/3/2020 - Wattpad Data Breach In July 2020, Wattpad suffered a data breach. As a result, Mercer IT received a notification that your Mercer email was used to create a Wattpad account and could be in danger of being compromised. If you still have a Wattpad account, you should change that account's password immediately. If your Wattpad password was the same or similar to your Mercer password, you must also change your Mercer password immediately. Your new Mercer account password should be completely different from your Wattpad password. We also recommend you change the password for any accounts which had the same password as your Wattpad account. If you already have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) your Mercer email and other Office 365 applications will be protected. If you are interested in setting up MFA, notify the IT Help Desk via email at helpdesk@mercer.edu. 6/25/2020 - Alleged Chronicle of Higher Education Data Breach The Chronicle of Higher Education suffered an alleged data breach. As a result, Mercer IT received a notification that your Mercer email is tied to a Chronicle of Higher Education account and could be in danger of being compromised. If you still have a Chronicle of Higher Education account, you should change that account's password immediately. If your Chronicle of Higher Education password was the same or similar to your Mercer password, you must also change your Mercer password immediately. Your new Mercer account password should be completely different from your Chronicle of Higher Education password. We also recommend you change the password for any accounts which had the same password as your Chronicle of Higher Education account. If you already have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) setup, your Mercer accounts will be protected. If you are interested in setting up MFA, notify the IT Help Desk via email at helpdesk@mercer.edu. 6/25/2020 - Mathway Data Breach Mathway suffered a data breach. As a result, Mercer IT received a notification that your Mercer email was used to create a Mathway account and could be in danger of being compromised. If you still have a Mathway account, you should change that account's password immediately. If your Mathway password was the same or similar to your Mercer password, you must also change your Mercer password immediately. Your new Mercer account password should be completely different from your Mathway password. We also recommend you change the password for any accounts which had the same password as your Mathway account. If you already have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) your Mercer email and other Office 365 applications will be protected. If you are interested in setting up MFA, notify the IT Help Desk via email at helpdesk@mercer.edu. 10/01/2018 - Extortion Email Scam We have recently recieved information of a new twist on an old extortion scam. Email messages are being sent to trick users into believing a hacker has compromised your computer and used your wbcam to record a video of you. It threatens to release the video to all your contacts unless you pay a Bitcoin ransom. The email will attempt to reference a real password previously tied to your email address as an imtimidation tactic. For more information, visit KrebsOnSecurity. 9/11/2018- Active Phishing Campaign Targeting Student Email Accounts The Federal Student Aid (FSA) has identified a malicious phishing campaign that may lead to potential fraud associated with student financial aid refunds and distributions. Visit the Federal Student Aid (FSA) website for details and to view the suspicious email. 5/29/2018 - VPNFilter malware threat As a result of the VPNFilter malware threat, the FBI has recommended that all owners of a small or home office router reboot the device and take normal precautions to prevent infection, such as utilizing strong passwords and upgrading the device’s firmware. For more information, visit the FBI’s website. Mercer University’s routers are not impacted by this malware. 5/12/2017 - WannaCry Ransomware As you may have heard through news outlets, a new form of ransomware named WannaCry is currently spreading through computers around the world. This infection can be spread through spam emails containing infected attachments.As always, we highly encourage you to protect yourself and your data by being especially cautious when opening emails or attachments from unfamiliar sources, especially if these emails are related to job offers, invoices, or prescription drugs. At this time, no Mercer computers have been affected, and your caution is appreciated. If you have any reason to doubt the authenticity of an email, contact the IT Help Desk. |
