Phishing & Other Scams
Phishing & Other Scams
How to Spot a Phishing Scam
Did you receive a "phishy" email? Check go.rowan.edu/scams to see if it's a scam we've identified. If not, report it!
The scams criminals use to try to steal your personal information are more sophisticated than ever. Cybercriminals have recently targeted Netflix subscribers and Google Docs users in convincing email schemes that mimic the look and feel of legitimate messages from those services.
That’s why you need to know how to spot a potential scam. Here are some quick tips to guide you:
If you have questions about a "phishy" email, contact us before you click! You can call us at 856-256-4400 or email support@rowan.edu.
Defending Against Scams
Scams may come in many different forms. The Better Business Bureau offers these 10 steps to avoid scams of all kinds.
Job Offer Scams
Did you receive a job offer that claims to pay good money for a few hours of work? It's likely a scam. Find out more.
Check Deposit Job Scams
Keep an eye out for these scams, which direct you to deposit checks into your personal account as part of a job offer.
Unemployment Fraud
If you receive a notice for unemployment benefits and you have not filed a claim, quickly take these steps to protect yourself.
Sextortion Scams
These scams demand payment via bitcoin to prevent supposed compromising videos from being released.
Gift Card Scam
As part of this scam, you will be asked to buy gift cards for someone who promises to reimburse you later, but you won't get your money back.