March 18, 2025
$3.45 FAILED – OVERDUE FEE ALERT
Posted in: Spear Phishing

Why this looks valid:
- Email is coming from an internal email address
- Student Communications and MSU logo utilized
- Email says Red Hawk
Why this is phishing?
- Email address is a personal account not associated with Red Hawk Central or Student Communications
- Email says Red Hawk Center and not Red Hawk Central
- Link is malicious and points to webpages asking for personal information
- Greeting is generic, “Dear Montclair.edu”
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.