Confirm the SourceVerify that the message is coming from the person's real email address. In email readers and devices that do not display the actual address, hover over the Sender’s name to reveal what follows the @ symbol. Scammers frequently attach a real person's name to a fraudulent email…

It is easy to fake what appears in the From or Reply-to line of an email message. Check the message headers to discover the message's real origin. Message headers are the material that comes before the body of a message.Quick CheckSometimes information in the headers contradicts the From line. For…

Beware of unexpected Duo (Two-Step Login) prompts. Ignore them unless you’re sure you requested them. If you are unexpectedly prompted to use Duo in a way you normally don’t, ignore it and contact the IT Security Office. For example, if you usually use your smartphone’s Duo app, but…

Scammers are following the headlines and taking advantage of fears surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Stay informed and alert to avoid these and other targeted scams.