FYI, please see message forwarded from Dave Bahr below. Regards, Lisa Stacey Administrative Assistant to the Department Head School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering o: 765-494-4095 f: 765-494-1204 [3749DD84]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.purdue.edu_-3Futm-5Fsource-3Dsignature-26utm-5Fmedium-3Demail-26utm-5Fcampaign-3Dpurdue&d=DwMFAg&c=l45AxH-kUV29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=cYZgnbkB39R9SYPCvL_MkXuih1H-IjjKyRBtQtQ6ib8&m=H5ec4nXIY6Mt-FgrmXhcB1ClcZZRWvtSm3BzPca31UE&s=ra1N_tE4A3L7IxFqllrao41XR8k0ynZZYRxh3KMpTwY&e=> From: Msestaff-list <msestaff-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Bahr, David F Sent: Monday, September 7, 2020 10:44 AM To: faculty-list <msefaculty-list@ecn.purdue.edu>; msestaff-list@ecn.purdue.edu Subject: [msestaff-list] FW: Message from Dave Carmichael re Phishing Folks, Just a reminder, the phishing scams are prevalent right now and continue. Rosemary and Vicki, please also share with students, we know some of them have received these scam emails also. DFB --------- Dear Faculty and Staff, There has been a spike in scam emails going out late in the week with words like “Do you have a minute?” or “Can you send me your cell, I need to send you a text” These typically look like they’re coming from your supervisor, but have a completely made up email address… eg: Mitch Daniels <mitch.daniels.purdue.edu@gmail.com<mailto:mitch.daniels.purdue.edu@gmail.com>> Once contact has been established, the typical ask is for a gift card to be purchased and the number sent along. Please do not fall for such emails. Your supervisors would not ask you to purchase a gift card for them. Confirm this with an independent email (not a reply-to), or better still, a phone call. Scammers are taking advantage of our increased workloads, stress and distractions to catch us in a moment of indecision - be aware and vigilant. Just be aware that I do not typically need anyone else to purchase a gift card for me. Also, for additional information you can read this: https://itap.purdue.edu/newsroom/200827-Phishing-Fall-2020.html -- Dave Carmichael - Executive Director Purdue - Engineering Computer Network V: 765.494.3546 E: carmicha@ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:carmicha@ecn.purdue.edu>