Email scams are attempts by the attackers to successfully fraud you. Classic examples include notices that you've won the lottery, fake job offers and charities requesting donations after a recent disaster.

And, now more frequent, are the emails that state your email account or payroll information needs to be updated. Don’t be fooled!!

How to Identify SPAM

How to Stay Protected?

1) Do not submit any personal details, credentials and other information on forms/link(s) that you do not recognize. JWU IT will never ask for credentials over form(s)/link(s) or Text.

2) If you have submitted the details, contact JWU IT immediately. Reset your account password from a different device viz. Device that was not used to submit the information on the form and/or used to access the link.

3) Never Provide your MFA code to any person over email and/or text

4) If you are unsure about an email, forward the email to phishing@jwu.edu and the Office of Information Security will investigate the email

Remember to always stay vigilant and protect your account from such attacks.