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    “Help…………………..Paul Williams” Scam Email Sent to the Fordham Community on March 30, 2017

    By Kerry GilderMarch 30, 20171 Min Read
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    This is a Scam email that has been reported. This message was
    received on or about March 30th, 2017. Please DO NOT respond to this message or anything that looks like it. You may disregard and delete this message. If you have any questions about the validity of this email please contact IT Customer Care at 718-817-3999 or via email: helpit@fordham.edu.
    ————————————Begin Message ————————————
    From: “Paul Williams” <Pppandpw@aol.com>
    Date: Mar 30, 2017 10:14 AM
    Subject: Help…………………..Paul Williams
    To: <user @ fordham.edu>

    Good Morning,
    I thought i could reach out to you to help me out, I made a quick trip out of the country for a conference, unfortunately i had my bag stolen from me with my phone on my way back to my hotel room. I need your urgent help before my return flight.I will forever be grateful if you can help me.
    Paul Williams

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