The Phish Bowl
Below you will find a sample of recent phishing attempts sent to the SUNY Geneseo community. If you suspect an email to be malicious, check the Phish Bowl to see if it has been posted. If it is not listed here, do not assume it is safe. There are many variants of every phish, and new ones are sent each day.
Report any suspicious emails that are not listed as phishing or safe.
If you have clicked on a phishing link or interacted with a malicious email in anyway, contact the Help Desk immediately.
Recent Phishing Emails
February 13, 2024
Sender:
Professor Jon Nykanen <researcha786@gmail.com>
Subject:
Participate | Interdisciplinary Research
Contents:
Hello [full name]
This is an invitation to participate in an interdisciplinary research
project collecting data irrespective of any prior experience and earn $300
weekly. It is an adaptable job with a positive learning experience and
flexibility to fit into your regular schedule as well as contribute to a
meaningful research initiative. Please let me know if you're interested and
you'll receive a follow-up email detailing specifics.
-Full Name:
-Cell Phone #:
-Alternate email:
February 1, 2024
Sender:
<bandonimuenchsusan@gmail.com>
Subject:
URGENT REQUEST
Contents:
Available,cell phone number?
Susan Bandoni Muench Chair and Professor of Biology
October 24, 2023
Sender:
various senders, usually from a .edu address
Subject:
FREE DOWNSIZING AND GIVEAWAY ITEMS FOR ALL STUDENTS / STAFF
Contents:
An Ex student of this institution is downsizing and looking to give away
some valuable items in their gallery immediately due to their relocation
outside the country.
Sony Airpeak S1 Professional Drone,
Piano (2014 Yamaha Baby Grand,
2014 Steinways and Sons Foldable Legs (can fit in door size)
Eric Clapton's 1939 Martin OOO-42
Leica S (TyR 007) Digital SLR Camera
G-Shock MRG-G2000HA-1A Limited Edition
Hasselblad H6D-400c MS Medium Format DSLR Camera
Blüthner Lucid Hive Extravaganza Piano
Panoscan MK-3 Digital 360 Degree Panoramic Camera
Auramania Crystal Edition Gold Bike
Sony Aibo ERS-110 Voice Robot
Violin to a loving home. The piano is a 2014 Yamaha baby grand, the
Guitar is Eric Clapton's 1939 Martin OOO-42 while the camera is Leica S
(TyR 007) Digital SLR Camera .You can send a text now to indicate your
interest. Kindly reach out to [phone number redacted] to get it delivered to
your home.
NO CALLS PLEASE, TEXT ONLY
NOTE: THE ITEMS ARE FREE, NO PICK UP, DELIVERY ONLY
REQUIREMENTS: Shipping Fee only.Safe Emails Reported as Phishing
None at this time
Note: CIT routinely sends phishing simulation training/test emails. These emails will not appear here but please continue to report them.