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Got a minute?

Beware of odd requests for money or information that appear to come from your boss or other U-M leaders.

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My dean wants something fast!

Faculty and staff continue to be plagued by scam emails that appear to come from their dean, director, or others in positions of authority asking for urgent help.

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The "From" address is forged

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From: Your Boss <yourboss@outlook.com>

To: You <youruniqname@umich.edu>

Subject: Urgent Request

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Are you on campus? I'm in a meeting and need you to do something for me right away.

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The request is unusual

  • Then dean didn't mention the request earlier.
  • Your unit has established procedures for payments and events, and this request does not comply with them.
  • The style and signature may not�match those you are used to.

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You want to help, but . . . check first!

  • Trust your intuition that something�feels wrong.
  • Check with the dean (or other�apparent sender) by phone or chat—�or by sending email to their usual address.
  • Do not reply to the message.

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