What to do if you Receive a Suspected Phishing Scam

  • DO NOT click on any links in the scam email.
  • DO NOT supply any personal information of any kind as a result of the email
  • DO NOT reply to the email or attempt to contact the senders in any way.
  • DO NOT supply any information on the bogus website that may appear in your browser if you have clicked a link in the email.
  • DO NOT open any attachments that arrive with the email
  • REPORT the phishing scam (click here for reporting methods).
  • DELETE the email from your computer as soon as possible.

If you need more information about a suspected phishing scam, visit the legitimate website of the targeted institution or contact the institution directly. The institution’s website may provide current information about the scam email you received.



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