The Phish Bowl

Latest Phishing Attempts

The Phish Bowl is a collection of phishing scams sent to the UCSC community. If you have received any of these messages report it as phishing to Google.

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If you get a suspicious email but don't see it listed here:

DO NOT assume it is safe.
Mark it as phishing.
Forward it to phishing@ucsc.edu. We will review it before adding it below.

This table includes a list of phishing emails.
Date Received	Message	Target Audience
5/12/23	Subject: Review! - Payroll dates changed - 5/12/2023, 01:12:19 PM REMINDER!!! Your pay dates have changed. For more information refer to calendar View Dates	Staff, Faculty
5/9/23	Subject: UCSC PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY Dear student, We're pleased to inform you that P2P Logistics is currently hiring citizens and international students ( F1 VISA) on campus part time job position with attractive weekly wages.	Students, Faculty
4/30/23	Subject: STUDENT INTERN JOB POSITION From the office of the professor, Department Of Chemistry, University Of California Santa Cruz...	Students, Faculty
4/25/23	Subject: UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP REMOTE POSITION FROM THE OFFICE OF JOB PLACEMENT AND STUDENT SERVICES -University Of California, Santa Cruz. In reference to the above subject, University Of California...	Students, Faculty
4/21/23	Subject: [NONE] Hi! You could be in trouble with the law. This is your last chance to prevent unpleasant consequences and preserve your reputation.	Students
4/4/23	Subject: Work Study: University of California, Santa Cruz Work Study: University of California, Santa Cruz Salary: $400/Week	Students, Faculty
4/4/23	Subject: UC Santa Cruz Annual Pension Review Title: Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students Department: Dean of Students It's that time of the year again to schedule a one-on-one consultation...	Staff, Faculty
3/27/23	Subject: EXT: TNT Express Consignment Notification 213596003 Dear Customer, A shipment has been arranged for you via TNT. The shipment is scheduled for delivery.... Attachment	Staff, Faculty
3/22/23	Subject: RE: INTERNSHIP __________ See Attached	Student, Faculty
3/15/23	Subject: Retirement and Pension Meetings for UC Santa Cruz Employees As a valued employee at UC Santa Cruz, you are eligible to receive one-on-one consultation to answer your retirement benefit questions...	Staff, Faculty
3/6/23	Subject: Document shared with you: "2023-234 Payroll Enrollment Faculty Evaluation.Docx" Hillary Bevill shared a document Hillary Bevill (hbevill@okolona.k12.ms.us) has invited you to view the following document:	Staff, Faculty
3/2/23	Subject: RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ The Economics department at The University of California, Santa Cruz, requires the service of Student Research Assistants. The Hiring Team will be accepting interns with...	Students, Faculty
2/28/23	Subject: ACCOUNT SUSPENSION Attention Account USER !! You Submitted a Request to Terminate your Email Account and the processing has started by the support Team. Different computers have...	Staff, Faculty
2/27/23	Subject: Retirement and Pension Meetings from UC Santa Cruz Employees As a valued employee at UC Santa Cruz, you are eligible to receive a free one-on-one consultation to answer your retirement benefit questions...	Staff, Faculty
2/23/23	Subject: UC Santa Cruz Annual Pension Review UC Santa Cruz Annual Pension Review <Redacted>.... It's that time of year again to schedule a one-on-one...	Staff, Faculty
2/15/23	Subject: Work __________ See Attached	Students, Faculty
2/9/23	Subject: UCpath Update Dear <REDACTED>, UCpath has been updated for a more convenient usage. You are required to sign in to your account to make sure there are no problems with your details...	Staff, Faculty
2/8/23	Subject: VACANCY FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANTS A position is available in University of California Santa Cruz, Department of Computer Science for a student researcher who will be able to work remotely...	Students, Faculty
2/7/23	Subject: RA - ucsc The Associate Professor in the Department of History, Professor <REDACTED> is working on research and will require the services of students to obtain a remote position...	Students, Faculty
2/7/23	Subject: Document shared with you: "UCSC STAFF & FACULTY AVAILABILITY FORMS.docx" CHRISTINE LONGO shared a document....	Staff, Faculty
2/7/23	Subject: Update on my direct deposit account details. Hi, Can you please update my direct deposit information for my payroll...	Staff, Faculty
2/2/23	Subject: Internship Program Dear Student, We are emailing you concerning a new employment offer through the University's recruiting department. offering a part time position that will only require....	Students, Faculty
1/31/23	Subject: Position open Hello, I hope you are fine, I came across your email on your school resume and i would like to know if you are looking for a part time internship position...	Students, Faculty
1/26/23	Subject: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The University Of California Santa Cruz, Department of History urgently requires the service of students as research assistants. They are to work remotely and get paid $500 weekly...	Students, Faculty
1/23/23	Subject: Quick response <NAME REDACTED> Do you have a moment I have a request i want you to handle discreetly. I am going for a meeting now, no calls so just reply my email.	Staff
1/23/23	Subject: RE: INTERNSHIP _________ See Attached	Students, Faculty
1/18/23	Subject: Urgent Attention Dear <REDACTED>, Our records indicate that you have not changed your password in the last 90 days. If you do not change your password in the next 24 hours, your access to the account will be terminated. Click the link below to update your password...	Staff, Faculty
1/16/23	Subject: Position open Hello, I hope you are fine, I came across your email on your school resume and i would like to know if you are looking for a part time internship position I have an opening job of 3-4 hours weekly...	Students, Faculty
1/9/23	Subject: UCSC Update - Action Required Active Users; This message is to notify active employees and students that all valid mailbox accounts are being validated...	Students, Staff, Faculty
12/13/22	Subject: UCSC [ANALYSIS PROGRAM] University of California, Santa Cruz, Department of Computer Science, urgently requires a Research Assistant for a remote position to earn $350 weekly...	Students, Faculty
12/8/22	Subject: Item shared with you "NOV-DEC ASSESMENT REPORT.pdf" John Heying shared an item	Staff, Faculty
12/7/22	Subject: The subject was left blank for this message -- Done! So we can move ahead!	Staff, Faculty
12/3/22	Subject: JOBS FOR STUDENTS THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Santa Cruz urgently requires the services of students to work as Research Assistants and get paid 400 USD weekly. Tasks given are very easy and are being done remotely...	Students, Faculty
11/4/22	Subject: UC Santa Cruz Annual Pension Review It's that time of the year again to schedule a one-on-one consultation regarding your specific state, federal, and individual retirement benefit questions...	Staff, Faculty
11/3/22	Subject: Student Research Position University of California Santa Cruz, Department of Computer Science and Engineering requires the services of students to work as research assistants and get paid $350 weekly...	Students, Faculty
10/27/22	Subject: Research Assistant University of California Santa Cruz,Department of Physics...Urgently requires the Services of Student Research Assistants for a Remote Job. As part of the research project, eligible students will receive $350 per week...	Students, Faculty
10/3/22	Subject: University of California Santa Cruz Student Employment Openings University of California Santa Cruz, Department of History urgently requires the service of students as research assistants. They are to work remotely and get paid* $600 weekly*...	Students, Faculty
9/20/22	Subject: University of California Santa Cruz Student Employment Openings University of California Santa Cruz, Department of History urgently requires the service of students as research assistants. They are to work remotely and get paid* $350 weekly*...	Students, Faculty
4/1/22	Subject: [External] Available!! Cell Phone Number??...	Staff, Faculty

Additional Resources

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