Over the past year, there has been an uptick in the frequency of so-called imposter scams. These attempts to obtain personal information involve emails and/or phone calls from a scammer who claims to be contacting you on “official” business. These scams often involve direct threats and they can be very convincing. Click the image below to see a full list of the tactics most often employed so you can be prepared.

If you ever suspect that someone is attempting to scam you via your Simmons email address or phone number, please contact the Service Desk immediately at 617-521-2222. For more information about imposter scams and what you can do to protect yourself, see this guide from the Federal Trade Commission.