Sent: 2019-10-08
From: EIU
To: Various Recipients
Subject: Scam/Phishing Emails to Your EIU Account
In recent days, you probably received an email in your EIU account alerting you to a “part-time work and study offer for staff and students” and providing a link to click for more information. This was not legitimate and instead a fraudulent attempt by someone looking to steal your personal information.
We are emailing you today to remind you to always be skeptical when you receive messages like this— most of them are scams! When asked for any sort of personal information online, you should always be careful to confirm the legitimacy of the request prior to sharing any potentially sensitive information.
If you have questions or are ever concerned about the legitimacy of an email you receive at your EIU address, feel free to contact EIU User Services Help Desk at 217-581-4357. Recognized a phishing attempt? Forward the message to phishing@eiu.edu and then delete the message.
