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What NOT To Do: Phishing & Secure Your Workstation

What TO Do: Phishing & Secure Your Workstation

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Fraud: IRS Voicemail

Have you heard this phone message? It sounds serious - you are in legal trouble! Your social security number will been suspended if you don't press 1 to speak to someone! This is a common scam - if you get this message just hang up the phone. Click Read More to hear the message and find out how this scam works.
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Fraud: tutoring

You receive an email that someone is looking for a tutor for their child. It isn't an uncommon request - but in this case it will lead to financial fraud and theft. Read more to find out how! And remember, Marist College has services for all students looking for jobs, both on-campus and off-campus.
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Phishing: Final Warning: Account Suspension Notice!

There is a problem with your American Express credit card account! But no, not really - this is a phishing attempt that tries to get your credit card account information.
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Phishing: Alert Message

Intuit Quickbooks says your deposit can't go through until you click the link and login! Don't fall for it - cyber criminals are trying to get your credentials and still money. Click Read More and learn how to spot a malicious email such as this one.
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Phishing: Alert Surfaces

Phishing alert! This email claims that you have undelivered email messages and encourages you to click a link to "review messages". This is a phishing attempt! Criminals are trying to steal your college password.
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Fraud: Order #

This is a purchasing scam, claiming that there is an auto-renewal of software and a call to customer service will assist in adjusting the billing or canceling the service. It is just a way to get your credit card number! Read more to see the message (and learn why many of the words in the email are spelled incorrectly).
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Phishing: HelpDesk

This email claims that every user needs to "upgrade" their Microsoft Outlook Web portal. This is a phishing attempt! Don't get duped by scams like these, which are designed to steal your Marist credentials.
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Phishing: Password for mary.marist@marist.edu is expire.

This phishing message appears to be from the Marist IT Help Desk. Don't get hooked! This is a very dangerous phishing attempt that will steal your Marist credentials. Click "Read More" to learn how to spot phishing messages and what you can do about them.
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News: The evolving threat of ransomware

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Fraud: Purchased Billing Details

Purchasing scams are common! You receive a purchase notification or shipping notification for a product you didn't order. If you call the number in the email, they will ask for your credit card to "resolve" the issue. Don't fall for it! Always read these emails carefully and look for key signs of fraud.
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