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The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns the public about scams during the holidays. The big four scams of the season are: 

With the approach of Missouri’s last day to register to vote before the November election, October 9, expect scammers to take advantage of the situation. We Americans are accustomed to election advertisements and voter registration campaigns, so when a scammer reaches out under the pretense of campaigning, it can be hard to spot the ruse. Here […]

At WashU IT, we’re dedicated to meeting students where they are—and for new students, that means being present from day one. That’s why Tech Den proactively reached out to all Washington University in St. Louis schools to participate in their student orientation events.

Tech Den’s Service Desk Team is the backbone of student tech support at WashU, ensuring the graduate/professional and non-residential students get the help they need. Meet the dedicated professional team consisting of full-time and student employees: Samantha, Steve, Rachel, Benny, and Delali. 

The Office of Information Security has observed a trend in which criminals advertise a job while impersonating someone from a university in Mexico. Impersonation is one of the most effective social engineering tactics scammers use, and it can be particularly enticing if offered employment.