PURDUE WARNS OF E-MAIL SCAM

2 September 2009 11:00 a.m. Eastern
Source: Purdue Information Technology, Edited by Nicole Thompson

ITaP is warning the Purdue community and affiliate organizations about reports of a targeted e-mail 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 e-mail scam states that Purdue University is changing its domain name and urges recipients to update their Web links for Purdue. The URL referenced in the scam e-mail 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. If you receive this fraudulent e-mail, do not reply or take any action. Delete the e-mail immediately.