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The fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies or portraying to be an executive or high ranking position at Lynn University in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers and or engage to complete university business or tasks for them.
Vishing
The fraudulent practice of making phone calls or leaving voice messages purporting to be from reputable companies or portraying to be an executive or high ranking position at Lynn University in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as bank details and credit card numbers and or engage to complete university business or tasks for them.
Smishing
The fraudulent practice of sending text messages purporting to be from reputable companies or portraying to be an executive or high ranking position at Lynn University in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers and or engage to complete university business or tasks for them.
You will never be asked:
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- Change your password immediately.
- Call the IT Support desk right away
- As for procedures on what to do next
- Inform your supervisor of the incident
Smishing Examples
Phishing Email Examples
If you are worried that you may be the victim of a phishing email, notify your bank immediately and alert Campus Safety at 561-237-7226.
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