Phishing Message Summary
This phishing message attempts to fool recipients into thinking their email account is going to be dactivated. It directs recipients to a fake login page that asks them enter their personal information. You can spot a fake login page by the wrong URL and bad immitation of U-M branding.
Links have been removed from this example for safety.
Phishing Email Body
Hello Account Holder,
Just a short note to inform you that our records indicate that your
account is "Pending De-activation" we have previously contacted you
requesting account update, however as no update, your e-mail account will
now be temporarily suspended if you ignore to update your account within
the next 48 hours, to avoid the termination of your e-mail service, kindly
click on your Ticket ID below, with your VALID e-mail and password in
order to avoid service disruption
CLICK TO VERIFY : [Link removed]
Notice Month : April 2019
Received from : Accounts and Administrator
Status : Pending De-activation
Ticket ID : FIQ-868119
Please note that the ticket will automatically be closed within 72 hours
if no response is received from you and your account permanently
de-activated.
Kind regards,
Catherine Gray
Customer Experience Officer