{"id":1301,"date":"2024-11-12T08:31:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T16:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/infosec\/?p=1301"},"modified":"2024-11-12T08:31:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T16:31:09","slug":"phishing-from-11-12-2024-disposal-of-welding-machine-and-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/infosec\/the-phish-tank\/1301","title":{"rendered":"Phishing from 11\/12\/2024: &#8220;Disposal of Welding\/Machine and tools&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Original Phishing Message<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From<\/strong>: eduba100edu[@]gmail[.]com<br><strong>Subject<\/strong>: Disposal of Welding\/Machine and tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/infosec\/files\/2024\/11\/11-12-24-welding-phish.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/infosec\/files\/2024\/11\/11-12-24-welding-phish.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/infosec\/files\/2024\/11\/11-12-24-welding-phish-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/infosec\/files\/2024\/11\/11-12-24-welding-phish-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Tips for Detection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>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 but is instead eduba100edu[@]gmail[.]com.<\/li><li>Beware of offers that are too good to be true. Many recent scams have used similar stories and offered items such as cameras or instruments. <\/li><li>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. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Text of Phishing Message<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From<\/strong>: eduba100edu[@]gmail[.]com<br><strong>Subject<\/strong>: Disposal of Welding\/Machine and tools <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our staff, Luna Calland at University of Puget Sound Athletics is giving away her late father&#8217;s welding tools, a Miller 951937 Dynasty 300 TIG Welder with TIG Runner Pkg &amp; Wireless Foot Control, along with a complete set of Snap-On Tools Box and accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This generous offer is an excellent opportunity for anyone who needs a reliable welding machine or a comprehensive set of tools and accessories. The Miller Dynasty welder is a top-of-the-line machine that can handle a wide range of welding tasks. With its TIG Runner Pkg and wireless foot control, this machine is both powerful and easy to use. The Snap-On Tools Box and accessories are also high-quality products that will make any job easier and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage you to get in touch with Luna Calland via email at lunacalland300[@]outlook[.]com she will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide you with more information about the items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Original Phishing Message From: eduba100edu[@]gmail[.]comSubject: Disposal of Welding\/Machine and tools 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 but is instead eduba100edu[@]gmail[.]com. Beware of offers that are too good to be true. 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