Removal of Phishing Message from Queen's Mailboxes – 250628b
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, a malicious email was sent to members of the Queen's community. In keeping with the Digital information Security Policy, this message is being removed from all mailboxes using an automated feature in Microsoft 365.
Please delete the message manually from your mailbox if you have received a copy.
If you are not using a Microsoft 365 mailbox or forward your mail outside of Microsoft 365, ITS is not able to automatically remove the malicious message.
If you have given personal details that relate to banking, or have engaged in a financial transaction, immediately contact your bank, local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
If you have provided personal information related to your Queen's account, immediately change your account password. Do Not Continue to communicate with the fraudster.
If you have any questions please contact the IT Support Centre at x36666.
The body of the removed message consisted of an image. For awareness, the text content from that image has been transcribed and included at the bottom of this email.
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BEGINNING OF REMOVED MESSAGE
Queen's University
Student Summer Bonus
Dear Valued Student,
We are delighted to announce the Summer 2025 Student Bonus, a gesture of appreciation for your active engagement with the Queen's University digital platforms. As a currently enrolled student, you may be eligible to receive a one-time bonus ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, you must:
•Be a currently enrolled student at the Queen's University
•Have actively used Queen's University digital platforms, such as OnQ (Brightspace) and other university-supported online tools, during the 2024-25 academic year
How to Claim Your Bonus
To claim your Summer 2025 Student Bonus, please provide the following information:
Full Name
Phone Number
Student ID
Alternative email address
Please respond to this email with the required information by July 30, 2025. Only students who received this email are eligible for the bonus, and claims will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Terms and Conditions
•The Summer 2025 Bonus is a one-time payment of $1,000-$10,000
•Only students who received this email are eligible for the bonus
•Claims will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis
•The Queen's University reserves the right to verify eligibility and claim information.
Applying with an Alternative Email Address
You should apply using an alternative email address. Please ensure that you provide the required information (Full Name, Phone Number, and StudentID) accurately. Send your application from your alternative email address only
Follow-up on Claim Status
After submitting your claim, please follow up through the email address used for application until your claim has been processed for payment. This will help us track your claim and address any potential issues promptly.
Payment Processing
Once your claim is processed, the payment will be issued accordingly. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the status of your claim, please don't hesitate to reach out to us through the same email thread.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We appreciate your prompt response and look forward to recognizing your engagement with our university community.
Best regards,
[Signatory information redacted]
Queen's University
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