Phishing is when someone is trying to get your details (ID number, password, or bank account number) and wants you to enter it into what you believe is a secure web site.
Ways to protect yourself from
phishing scams:
1. PVAMU, your bank or credit card company will NEVER ask you to confirm your account information by email.
2. Look for your name in the email not a general “Dear Student” or “Dear Valued Customers”
3. Look in the URL browser. If the name is different than you expect then do not input any information. (Example: https://www.yourbank.com vs. http://www.imrobbingu.com)
4. In any email with a link to a website, rest your mouse point on the link to verify the address. If it doesn’t match – don’t’ click it. Best practice is to never use the links in an email to get web pages – always type in the URL instead.
5. Look for spel!ing(spelling) mistakes and/or grammatical errors.
6. Ensure the computer you are using has the most current security software. The University provides you with the ability to have a free copy of McAfee VirusScan for your Windows or Macintosh computers. More information can be found at the following link: http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/5875.asp