How to Prevent Financial Aid Fraud Phishing Attempts

In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of financial aid fraud prevention and reporting, emphasizing the growing threats from phishing scams targeting university students. Drawing from recent alerts issued by the Division of IT, we discuss common tactics fraudsters use, such as deceptive emails requesting login credentials and tricking students into approving unauthorized multifactor authentication (Duo) requests.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into protecting their financial aid and personal information, including best practices like never sharing passwords or Duo passcodes, denying unexpected authentication prompts, and using available tools such as the Phish Alert Button to flag suspicious emails immediately. Additionally, we outline clear, actionable steps students should take if they suspect their account has been compromised, including promptly changing passwords and contacting ITSS. Tune in to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to safeguard your financial aid and personal data against evolving cyber threats.