The Phish Tank

Phishing Impersonation

Welcome to the "Phish Tank"

This page highlights examples of phishing emails received on campus. These examples are intended to educate every Berkeley email user on how to spot a phish. If you receive an email not listed here and that seems suspicious, report it via the methods listed above. For more tips on avoiding phish, visit our Fight the Phish page.

 

How to report phishing:

  • Open the message

  • To the right of 'Reply' arrow

  • Select 'More' (typically denoted with three vertical dots)

  • Then 'Report phishing'

If you are unable to log into bMail, forward the message to phishing@berkeley.edu

PHISHING EXAMPLE: student email directly

September 10, 2021
Hi Student, I am Dr Ralph Abraham, I feel comfortable discussing this WORK- STUDY opening with you since you were referred by the university chamber of commerce. I am very busy, that is why I have asked for your help as my temporary personal assistant. I provide individual and group therapy,...Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: student email directly

PHISHING EXAMPLE: WORK AFTER CLASSES OFFER ($500 WEEKLY SALARY)

September 10, 2021
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to interact and establish a rapport. The messages start out as basic greetings or job opportunities and then progress into requests for money or data.Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: WORK AFTER CLASSES OFFER ($500 WEEKLY SALARY)

PHISHING EXAMPLE: WORK FROM HOME / BERKELEY PAID JOB OFFER

September 10, 2021
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to interact and establish a rapport. The messages start out as basic greetings or job opportunities and then progress into requests for money or data.Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: WORK FROM HOME / BERKELEY PAID JOB OFFER

PHISHING EXAMPLE: Attention: website.berkeley.edu DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice

August 18, 2021
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to click on a link that contains malicious content or steals your credentials.Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: Attention: website.berkeley.edu DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice

PHISHING EXAMPLE: Research Assistant

July 12, 2021
This message, appearing to come from a professor, is a convincing scam targeting students to engage in back and forth emails ending in money changing hands. If you have received this message and shared correspondence with the scammer, we recommend that you cease correspondence immediately and...Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: Research Assistant

PHISHING EXAMPLE: UPDATE REQUIRED ON @berkeley.edu

May 26, 2021
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to click on a link that contains malicious content or steals your credentials.Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: UPDATE REQUIRED ON @berkeley.edu

PHISHING EXAMPLE: DC Dox

May 19, 2021
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to click on a link that contains malicious content or steals your credentials.Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: DC Dox

PHISHING EXAMPLE: Account Suspension Request

May 19, 2021
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to click on a link that contains malicious content or steals your credentials.Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: Account Suspension Request

PHISHING EXAMPLE: Lab Report

May 19, 2021
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to click on a link that contains malicious content or steals your credentials.Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: Lab Report

PHISHING EXAMPLE: You recently made a request to deactivate email.

May 18, 2021
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to click on a link that contains malicious content or steals your credentials.Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: You recently made a request to deactivate email.

PHISHING EXAMPLE: UPDATE EMAIL: Don't lose access to your account!!

February 19, 2021
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to click on a link that contains malicious content or steals your credentials.Read more about PHISHING EXAMPLE: UPDATE EMAIL: Don't lose access to your account!!

Phishing Example: RE: at the office

November 30, 2020
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to click on a fake Google Docs link that contains malicious content.Read more about Phishing Example: RE: at the office