The "Multiple Request to Shutdown Your University of Manitoba Account" Phishing Scam
Action Required
Thu 14/09/2017 16:26
From: University of Manitoba
Hello
We received your multiple request to shutdown your account, We will process this request within 24hours.
All emails associated with your account will be lost. To retain your account, kindly Cancel Request to continue using our services.
Click here to continue using our service (CANCEL REQUEST)
Yours Sincerely,
Wild blue
University Of Manitoba
Web Administrator
If visitors to the phishing or fake University Of Manitoba website attempts to sign-in, their account credentials will be sent to the cybercriminals behind the scam. Once the cybercriminals receive the stolen credentials, they will use it to gain access to the accounts, hijack and use them fraudulently.
University Of Manitoba students or staff members who have already been tricked by the phishing scam are asked to attempt to change their password and contact the University Of Manitoba I.T or computer department for help.