We’ve been made aware of an email received by some students from a company called uniyearbook.com.
Please be aware that this company is not affiliated with the University – it is an independent organisation selling a product. They do state this within the email text but in very small type at the bottom of the message.
We have looked at the volume of information they are requiring to register with them and would like to make students aware that we would not usually recommend that you divulge so many private details to a company e.g. your mobile phone number, private email address, university email address.
It is entirely up to you as individuals whether you want to buy this product but we would caution you to think carefully about giving away too much information.
Example of the email:
From: Year Book <registration@uniyearbook.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 10:18:09 AM
To: xxx@students.stir.ac.uk
Subject: Don’t miss the deadline for the 2017/2018 Yearbook!
| Dear Students,
DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE FOR THE 2017/2018 Yearbook! Sign up is free and simple, please fill the registration form below:https://www.uniyearbook.com/university-of-stirling-201718-yearbook-registration.html What is Yearbook?It is a published book annually containing photographs and other information of current and graduating students from your university.It is a nice memory book of your university years. You can share it with your parents, grandparents friends and other relatives. Your Yearbook profile page is built from your response to registration questions. Apart from your contact details each submitted entry and profile photo will be published and designed in the Yearbook. After succesfull registration you should receive a confirmation email with further information. Please read it before you upload your picture: https://www.uniyearbook.com/photo-upload-guidance.html If you have any problems uploading your pictures or filling the form, please reply to this email. For the best user experience, please register from a desktop computer, not from mobile devices. Feel free to invite your university friends by sharing this link:https://www.uniyearbook.com/university-of-stirling-201718-yearbook-registration.html FAQCan Erasmus/Exchange students register?Yes of course, it is also for Erasmus and Exchange students.They can register and order the Yearbook. What if I graduate(d) after/before 2018?You can still register, your graduation year will be displayed in your profile. Would you prefer a bespoke yearbook solely for your academic department?No problem, we can make it for you! Please contact us with your request by replying to this email. Pricing?You can find pricing details here:https://www.uniyearbook.com/pricing.html Regards Megan Patterson The Yearbook Team Disclaimer:Please note uniyearbook is not affiliated with your university. We are an independent organization, therefore, your university is not responsible for product and services offered by uniyearbook. Any requests should be sent directly to us by replying to this email message. |