This phish often comes from a compromised sender email address that may be known to you or one that is from a local organization. This makes it more difficult to recognize that it’s phish. There are warning signs that this is phish though. The email is unsolicited, the greeting is generic and does not address anyone in particular. If the link goes to a page with a button or a link supposedly for viewing the actual content be wary as that second link or button will probably lead to a fake sign in page.
If you are unsure, do not respond to the sender via email (you may be responding directly to the attacker), rather reach out to the UVic helpdesk for assistance or contact the sender by phone to verify the authenticity of the email.
Hello,
We are pleased to inform you that your organization has been selected to submit a proposal and quote for an upcoming project opportunity. We invite you to review the project details and consider participating in this competitive bid process.
You can access the full package here:
Halifax Partnership- RFI-32-7613-125.pdf (Preview)
The package outlines the scope, expected deliverables, and the terms that will govern the engagement. Please review all materials carefully and submit your completed proposal electronically by 3:00PM on August 30th, 2025.
The contents of this package are confidential and must not be shared or distributed without prior written authorization.
Thank you,
