ITaP is warning the Purdue community about reports of a targeted email scam alleging to be from the "webmaster" of Purdue University. This scam appears to be directed to organizations that are closely affiliated with Purdue, but it could be directed to individuals affiliated with Purdue University as well.

The email scam states that Purdue University is changing its domain name and urges recipient organizations to update their Web links for Purdue University. The URL referenced in the scam email points to a fraudulent Web page intended to pass as the Purdue homepage.

Purdue University is not changing its domain name or homepage URL, and Purdue's homepage is not becoming a .com site. ITaP networks and security staff recommend that users immediately delete these emails and not reply or take the action requested in the email. These are targeted email phishing scams that attempt to fraudulently acquire information about Purdue University by masquerading as an authoritative Purdue department or unit.

To learn more about information security at Purdue, visit the SecurePurdue Web site.

Last updated: Sept. 1, 2009

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