January 23, 2025
$8,665.00 Tuition Assistance Approved
Posted in: Fraud
Why this looks valid:
- Email is coming from an email labeled MSU Updates
- Email has an official MSU web banner
- Email is signed off by Financial Assistance at MSU
Why this is phishing?
- Email is not coming from an official MSU financial aid email
- Link provides a BankMobile webpage requesting very sensitive data
- Email has spelling errors, some have the subject starting with CONGRATULATION
- Banner is for Information Technology not associated with the financial aid department
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.