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Subject varies: "Cell Phone Number # Request", "Send me your available cell number"

This phish typically originates from a non-Cornell account. The sender may appear as "[Spoofed Name] <[user]@gmail.com>" and impersonates a member of university leadership. The sender and message body may vary slightly, but typically always includes only a short message or just a signature block. Do not reply to the sender. The scammer's goal is typically to coerce the victim into purchasing gift cards.

Kingly Prvoide cell phone number to reach you at.--
Best regards,

[Spoofed Name]

Dean of the [College Name]

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