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Phishing Scam Notice for 2/20/17

The Help Desk was recently notified of an email phishing scam that targets Wright State students, faculty, and staff. The email contains a message like the one shown below, along with a link to click. DO NOT click the link or provide your Wright State account information!


BEGIN COPY OF SCAM MESSAGE:
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Subject:Your Wright Admission is Fake..

Hey,

I received an email from the ADMISSION department saying my FEE was increased. it also stated to confirm the new fee, faliure to update it, your admission will be deleted from WRIGHT in 7 days. follow the url below;

[LINK IS HERE IN EMAIL.]

Its absurd to see this increase.
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END COPY OF SCAM MESSAGE


Please be aware that this is a scam. Again, do not click the link in the email.

If you have any questions about this scam, or if you have already clicked on the link and entered your account information, please contact the CaTS Help Desk immediately. You can reach us at (937) 775-4827, or by email at helpdesk@wright.edu.