UFV’s Cybersecurity team has seen an increase in invoice scams. Fraudsters send invoices to you in hopes you will pay for goods and services that you never ordered. These invoices may look genuine, and could include legal jargon that pressure you into paying quickly. They may even send these requests through a known service like PayPal or Zoho.
What to do if you receive an unknown invoice or request for money
- Do not pay, do not reply, and do not call any phone numbers listed in the email (the phone number will likely route to a scammer, not a legitimate business)
- Report it to phishreport@ufv.ca – we’ll take a look at the invoice for you
How to spot these scams:
- Are you expecting an invoice? If not, it’s probably a scam, especially if you do not recognize the product or service the invoice claims to be for.
- Review these safety tips: PayPal’s guide on Invoice and Money Request scams and our tips for spotting phishing emails
- In doubt? Report it! Send the email to phishreport@ufv.ca and our Cybersecurity team will confirm if the email is legitimate. Reporting suspicious emails helps keep others safe, too.
- Learn to identify phishing: Check out our tips for spotting phishing emails, or our other email security resources at ufv.ca/email.
We thank you for being vigilant, and for your help in maintaining the security of our systems
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