Phishing attempts targeting the University of Delaware community continue. Recent scams include fake remote job offers and fraudulent emails threatening to deactivate or delete University accounts unless recipients take immediate action.

Fake job offers may promise high pay, flexible hours and other attractive benefits while asking applicants to provide personal information such as their home address, phone number or banking details. These offers may falsely claim to be affiliated with UD.

Other phishing emails use urgent language to create panic, claiming that your UD email account will be suspended or deleted unless you verify your information through a link. These links lead to fraudulent websites designed to steal login credentials or personal information.

Protect yourself by remembering to:

• Verify urgent account-related messages through official University channels.
• Be cautious of unexpected job offers that seem too good to be true.
• Check the sender's email address and inspect links before clicking.
• Never provide personal information or login credentials through an unverified link or form.

UD will never call or text you asking for your password or 2FA/MFA verification code. Never share these codes with anyone, even if they claim to be from UDIT or another University department.

If you receive a suspicious email, report it using the Phish Alert Button in your email or forward it to reportaphish@udel.edu. If you have shared your UD credentials or sensitive information, contact the IT Support Center at 302-831-6000 or AskIT@udel.edu.

For examples of these scams and additional tips for protecting yourself, read the latest Secure UD Threat Alerts blog post.