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If someone claims to be VTPD, you can call 540-231-6411 to verify if the call is a scam. Scammers frequently employ aggressive tactics and urgency to manipulate victims. Protect yourself by staying informed about common scams affecting the Virginia Tech community. Find more safety tips and information at police.vt.edu/scams.
Phishing attacks have gotten more sophisticated, so it's important to be on the lookout so that you don't fall victim to these scams. What to look for. Emails where the sender does not match the source of the email (e.g., email claiming to be from Virginia Tech, but which does not come from "@vt.edu")
What typically happens. They will ask for gift cards and/or money on behalf of Virginia Tech Police Department. The scammer threatens that your child is in jail and money is the only way to get him/her out. Most of the calls have been targeted towards parents of Virginia Tech students. Scammers may use real members of law enforcement names to ...
Jul 15, 2024 · The Division of Information Technology urges the university community to be aware of a recent phishing attempt that has been circulating at Virginia Tech in recent days. This latest round of phishing claims that a “close contact” has tested positive for a contagious virus and contains a link to a fake login page that asks the recipient to ...
Situational awareness: Scam alert. The Virginia Tech Police Department has received recent complaints from students regarding attempted fraud after receiving emails from unknown individuals. In the reported scams, students were contacted by someone claiming to be from Virginia Tech’s IT and Support Center. Within the email, it's advised that ...
Virginia Tech will never send a message to you asking you to validate, confirm, or update your personal information and passwords. Phishing emails often have the following characteristics: Phishing emails will ask you to reply with needed information such as username and password. sometimes the will ask for other items such as your social security number or date of birth.
Jan 31, 2024 · Virginia Tech Police mentioned in the alert that the scam was for a remote “research assistant” position from someone claiming to be a university professor, while sometimes using a university ...
