WARNING: OVERDUE FEE !

Why this looks valid:

• Email has a signature of Montclair State University and actual links to the MSU website

Why this is phishing?

• Email address is not under the MSU email domain
• Link provided to complete the fee is not legitimate. Please log into NEST to verify any fees you might have accrued. You may also choose to contact Red Hawk Central with any questions or concerns.
• Attacker utilized a sense of urgency to cause individuals to click before thinking

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.