Thank you for visiting The Bait Shop. On this site, you will find some examples of current phishing emails sent to the SMU campus community. The more recent examples are at the top.
If you get a suspicious email but don’t find it here, DO NOT assume it is safe. There are many variants of each phishing email with new ones appearing daily. SMU receives over 500 million emails a year. If you have any concerns, please contact the IT Help Desk at 214-768-HELP or at help@smu.edu.
Recent Phishing Emails:
- "NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! UNICEF HIRING ASAP" Scam
2023-05-15Classic spoof of know user's email to phish users with a job opportunity. 
**ALERT** Pay Schedule Changed - Today (4/14/2023, 7:53:39 PM)
2023-04-17Phishing message example: Clues that it is a phishing message: The sender is not from HR or Payroll. The URL is for a non-SMU address. The email is pressuring with its sense of urgency.…
Seeking Part-Time Personal Assistant Scam
2023-02-02Classic spoof of know user's email to phish users with a job opportunity.
IT Notice - MY SMU Maintenance Phishing Attempt
2023-02-01Phishing message example: Email Text: Concerns regarding accountDear Valued User ,We received a request from you to terminate your Office 365 email due to a dual college/universities account. This process has begun by our administrator. If you did not authorize this action and you have no knowledge of it, you are…
Piano "GIVEAWAY" Scam
2022-11-16Popular grand piano scam returns. While the email looks okay, if you respond to the original email or text the included number, you will receive a follow-up email or text from a “Moving Services” company asking for payment via Zelle or Cashapp. No product will be delivered and you will be out the sent funds.
