Overview
Phone scams often involve impersonation and urgent requests.
Tips
- Don’t trust caller ID alone
- Hang up on unsolicited requests
- Never share passwords or codes
Additional Questions
- For UM-related messages or accounts, contact the UM IT Helpdesk and the UM Information Security Office.
- For personal messages or accounts, consider reporting the message to your email provider or mobile phone carrier.
- If money or personal information was shared, you may also consider reporting the incident to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Additional Resources
National Cybersecurity Alliance: https://www.staysafeonline.org/articles/how-to-spot-and-avoid-phone-scams