As we head into Final Exams,  I wanted to send  a reminder that scammers and bad actors often use this time to launch their scams because they know people have their guard down. Today several of you have reported the one below  (Part 1 of the scam) which is to get your TLU account/email credentials so that your account can be used to send  a follow-up scam (Part 2 of the scam below) about a bogus job offer.  Please remember that TLU IT, or Financial Aid or any University department will never ask you for your email/account credentials, or to confirm your account to prevent deletion  or for some generic job offer no matter how “official” it looks. So please help TLU stay secure by not sharing it via e-mail, a form, over text, phone etc.!  If you did provide your password and multi-factor authentication code then you will need to change your password immediately. It is self service but you can contact the TLU IT Help Desk in the basement of the library to assist.

Part 1 of the Scam          

A message like the one below goes out trying to convince you that your account will be deactivated (this is not done). The goal here is to fool you to provide your password and your SMS text code. Do NOT do this!

office 365 user,

We have detected that your office 365 account is associated with two different logins linked to school portals. please confirm which logins you actively use at your earliest convenience. to prevent the deactivation of both logins within 24hours, we require you to address this issue immediately .to verify your account follow the secure link below .CLICK HERE TO VERIFY <app.jodoo.com/f/67ee9b66b038d4351f2184> 

(for security reasons, please verify your login credentials to prevent any disruption to your account access  Please give us 48 hours to terminate your account OR verify your account.)

Part 2 of the Scam

If you provide your credentials, the scammer will use your email to send out something like the message below. The goal of the fake job offer is to get you to send some kind of “fee” for processing or to provide bank/debit card information.

Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:48:04 AM
Subject: EXICITING OPPORTUNITY (ADMINSTRAVTIVE ASSISTANT NEEDED)

We need an administrative assistant on a part-time basis

Dear Students and Staff,
You can work at your convenience and earn $450 weekly. You do not need a car and you do not have to drive anywhere. All tasks can be done from home/on campus. Apply below to learn more about the position.    

TO apply, Copy and paste the URL Below into the address bar of your web browser
CLICK HERE  or send a copy of your resume to ( DIANESXYXUTBROWN@GMAIL.COM

OR CAMERONVYWJNKANS@GMAIL.COM) using your alternative email

Application will be received, and you will get a response between 2- 24 hours
Regards,
Office of a Financial Aid

TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERISTY

Academy Career Opportunity