Scanned Document from Athletic department? Email Scam!

Submitted by MGoBat on March 15th, 2017 at 10:43 AM

This is a heads up on a potential scam!! Did anyone else receive an email from sophlinn supposedly from the athletic department? It has an attachment that I did not dare open but the name checks out on the UM directory. No email body however so it seems very sketchy.

UPDATE: Confirmed scam.

"You may have received a suspicious email from us within the past hour with the subject line “Scanned Documents Received.” This email was not a legitimate communication from Michigan Athletic Development. Please delete the email immediately and do not open. If you opened the attachment and clicked on any links and entered in any personal information or passwords, please immediately change your password for that account.

We apologize for any inconvenience and would like to assure you that we are taking action to remedy the situation."

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Sac Fly

March 15th, 2017 at 10:47 AM ^

The email could be coming up in the directory because it's spoofed.

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UMfan21

March 15th, 2017 at 10:52 AM ^

I've heard it's a phishing attempt. if you open the attachment you will be redirected to MSU'S website and 3-9 season tickets will be billed to your credit card.

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The Fugitive

March 15th, 2017 at 10:54 AM ^

The price is outrageous! Between $23-$32. I would never pay that. There was also a $2 convenience charge right at the end.

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MGoBat

March 15th, 2017 at 10:57 AM ^

They can also bounce you after the first game when everyone was expecting you to make at least 5 maybe all 7. Blue Raiders or something of that nature. Seems like a bad policy.

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M Ascending

March 15th, 2017 at 12:21 PM ^

5-7 MSU games. Sounds like a number we'll likely be tossing around a lot after next season.

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hunterjoe

March 15th, 2017 at 11:17 AM ^

I thought it was a $2 credit since they're giving it back to you, not taking it away.

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UMAmaizinBlue

March 15th, 2017 at 11:23 AM ^

With the purchase of 2 Mr. Pibbs.

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The Maizer

March 15th, 2017 at 11:47 AM ^

I saw the $2 convenience charge too, but actually it turned out to be a $2 refund!

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East German Judge

March 15th, 2017 at 1:28 PM ^

I would think staee would need to offer much more than $2 credit to attend their games.

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WoodleyIsBeast

March 15th, 2017 at 10:56 AM ^

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BeileinBuddy

March 15th, 2017 at 11:14 AM ^

It's nice they're including tickets to a viewing party for the Rutgers game so season ticket holders can at least witness one win.

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PopeLando

March 15th, 2017 at 11:27 AM ^

Don't forget to invite 200+ recruits

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Bluegriz

March 15th, 2017 at 11:00 AM ^

I called the office - they are aware of it. Delete the email.

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lastofthedogmen

March 15th, 2017 at 11:10 AM ^

Just like with snail mail, the "from" or return address is provided by the email originator or letter sender without any check to ensure it's legitimate. If you have doubts, look at the entire email envelope, that shows originating IP address (like the postmark on an envelope, it shows where the letter was actually processed.) your email client should give you this option.

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Sopwith

March 15th, 2017 at 11:24 AM ^

because it showed up in my inbox with a big fishing hook icon next to it, plus a text warning above the body of the email. Well played, Googles.

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blueday

March 15th, 2017 at 12:08 PM ^

seem odd or out of process ... probably a scam.

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MobiusDickius

February 28th, 2020 at 11:46 AM ^

Thanks for the warning! Gonna be more cautious.

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AndArst

March 2nd, 2020 at 3:45 PM ^

Now scanned documents are necessary everywhere and that's why we should have god scans. Personally, I decided to buy Epson scanner Perfection V600 because I have read a lot of positive comments about it. People seem to be in love with this scanner now

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