Scams targeting students are being reported from local universities.  Phishers and imposters, disguised as employers and government officials, are tricking students into handing over money. Some of the scams may offer a job opportunity or threaten the recipient with prosecution from a foreign government.

Beware of messages that:

• Do not clearly identify themselves or their company
• Come from an email address that does not match the company’s domain
• Do not give full contact information such as the title of sender, the company’s physical address, or phone number.
• Make too good to be true offers with no strings attached
• Ask to pay an upfront fee or asks you to transfer money for them
• Ask to give your credit card or bank account numbers
• Ask to send copies of personal documents

Remember: DO NOT provide any personal information, especially Social Security numbers or financial information. Legitimate companies would not ask for this information over the phone or email.

If you have any questions or concerns about keeping safe from phishing attacks and scammers, contact Technology’s Information Security Analyst, [email protected].

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