We’ve been alerted to a phishing scam currently targeting members of the University community. The scam begins with an email that appears to come from the Provost or another member of college, asking if you are available for a call or catch-up. 

See examples below:

example of phishing email in circulation

example of phishing email in circulation

Even if the name looks familiar, these messages are fraudulent; the sender’s address is not genuine.

What to do:

  • Do not reply to the message or click any links.
  • Do not purchase gift cards or share codes.
  • Use the Phish Alert Button in Outlook to report it directly to the IT Service Desk.