March 27, 2025
Virtual Personal Assistant
Posted in: Fraud
Why this looks valid:
- Email is coming from a compromised MSU account
- Email states it’s coming from a charity
Why this is phishing?
- Email has a vague greeting
- Email looks too good to be true
- Link is to a Google Form asking for personal information
Additional Notes:
- Do you think you’ve fallen for a scam? Did you share personal information? Downloaded malicious content? Please contact the IT Service Desk at 973-655-7971 option 1 or email itservicedesk@montclair.edu.
- Please send any malicious emails you have received to phishfiles@montclair.edu or by clicking the Knowbe4 Phish Alert Button (PAB).
- Always use the “hover over” technique to check web links before clicking! For more security tips please visit our Security Tips page.