Fake "Staff Notice" email - do not click the link in the email

15 Feb 2016

We've been made aware of a fake email entitled "Staff Notice". This is a phishing email and should be deleted.

The email reads:

From: The University of Manchester
Organization: no-reply@manchester.ac.uk
Date: Monday, 15 February 2016 12:41
Subject: Staff Notice

This is an e-mail message sent automatically by Microsoft Outlook, your password will expire in 24 hours Click Here to upgrade your account.

Thank You

Under no circumstances should you click on the link.

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