June 8, 2016 - A phishing scam email with subject line “Important Document” recently reached our network.
A phishing scam that claims to be from an Adelphi staff member with subject line “Important Document” (and may also have an employee’s name in the subject) recently reached our network. The sender is made to appear to be a legitimate Adelphi user and the message may even be personally addressed to you.
Unfortunately, the addresses have been forged. This specific phishing message requests information to complete a wire transfer. DO NOT RESPOND to any such messages or click any links. Please DELETE the messages as soon as possible.
If you receive a message with unexpected content that you do not trust, please do not open any attachments or click any links in the email.
For further information, please contact:
Information Security
p – 516.877.3340
e – abuse@adelphi.edu