Original Phishing Message
NOTE: This message is NOT legitimate. Please do not respond.
From: Isiaah Crawford <urgentinformation406[@]gmail[.]com>
Subject: University Equipment Offering: TIG Welder & Tools for Faculty & Staff.
Tips for Detection
- The sender is attempting to impersonate a staff member at the university by manipulating the display name. However, notice that the email address is not an @pugetsound.edu address.
- Beware of offers that are too good to be true. Many recent scams have offered items such as cameras or instruments or welding equipment.
- With this type of phishing, the scammer typically corresponds with you then eventually asks you to send payment for alleged delivery or shipping via Venmo or Zelle or Paypal.
Text of Phishing Message
From: Isiaah Crawford <urgentinformation406[@]gmail[.]com>
Subject: University Equipment Offering: TIG Welder & Tools for Faculty & Staff.
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I hope you are doing well.
Mrs. Anne D. Soifer, Redford Post-Doctoral Fellow, Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies at University of Puget Sound, is offering select welding equipment and tools from her late father’s collection. Items available include a Miller 951937 Dynasty 300 TIG Welder (TIGRunner package with wireless foot control) and a set of Snap-On tools and accessories.
Faculty and staff members who are interested in learning more may contact Mrs. Anne at anned30[@]outlook[.]com.
For any general inquiries, please feel free to reach out to my office.
Best regards,