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Common Phishing Tactics Targeting College Students:
1. Fake University Emails
Pretend to be from the registrar, financial aid office, or IT department.
Often ask students to "verify" credentials or click links to "update" accounts.
2. Scholarship or Financial Aid Scams
Promise grants, scholarships, or tuition discounts.
Ask for personal information or banking details to "process" the funds.
3. Job Offer Scams
Fake part-time job offers with high pay and flexible hours.
May ask students to buy gift cards or deposit checks and send money back.
4. Tech Support Scams:
Claim the student's account has been compromised.
Ask for login credentials or remote access to "fix" the issue.
5. Fake Login Pages
Mimic university portals (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas, email).
Capture usernames and passwords when students try to log in.
6. Social Media Impersonation
Use hacked or fake accounts to message students pretending to be friends or professors.
Share malicious links or ask for sensitive info.
7. Urgent Password Reset Requests
Claim the student must reset their password immediately or lose access.
Link to a fake reset page that steals credentials.
8. Event or Club Invitations
Fake invites to campus events or student organizations.
Include malicious attachments or links.