Sexual extortion
A U. of I. student sent intimate photos of himself to an unknown person while conversing through a mobile dating application. The other person demanded that the student pay $1,000 or the photos would be sent to the student’s social media contacts. The student did not pay.
Fake boss
A restaurant employee received a call from an unknown person purporting to be the restaurant’s regional manager. The caller instructed the employee to remove cash from the restaurant’s register, convert it to cryptocurrency and send the funds to other accounts. The employee transferred $1,250 of the restaurant’s money.
Window project features awareness message for April
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — The Division of Public Safety's secondary office on Green Street is featuring a Sexual Assault Awareness Month message for April. The Women's Resources Center completed the design and installation. The Division of Public Safety partners with campus organizations to feature public safety-related messages on the front of its office at 505 E. Green St., Champaign. The area is a popular spot for students. Sexual assault is a significant concern across the nation, particularly on college campuses. National surveys estimate that one in five women will experience sexual assault in college. We have to do better, and it's [...]
Fake Facebook tech support
A U. of I. student reported that she could not access her social media account and searched the internet for a technical support number. The person who answered directed her to make online deposits to an unknown account totaling $1,000. The phone call disconnected once the payments were made.
Fake immigration call
A U. of I. student received a call from someone purporting to be from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement stating that the student was required to pay an “immigration bond.” The caller directed the student through a series of steps, culminating with the student disclosing bank account information and purchasing $2,500 in gift cards to be transferred to the caller.