IT staff or any University or hospital employee will never ask for your password or DUO code. If someone does, stop all communication immediately and contact the Help Desk.
If you believe your account has been compromised, reset your HawkID password right away and notify the Help Desk.

ITS Help Desk
Phone: 319-384-4357
Email: its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu

HCIS Help Desk
Phone: 319-356-0001
Email: helpdesk-hcis@uiowa.edu

 

Below you'll find some examples of current phishing emails seen on campus. The most recent examples are listed at the top of the list. 

SMS Phishing Examples has examples of current smishing (SMS phishing) attempts on campus

If you get a suspicious email but don't see it listed here, Do NOT assume it is safe. There are many variants of every phish, and new ones are sent each day. When in doubt, consult with your IT support staff or the ITS Help Desk.

Report suspected phish messages to the UI Phishing team using these reporting instructions. However, if you see a particular message you received on this page, there is no need to report it as we are already aware of it.  

Still aren't sure if your email is phishing or not? Here are some tips to recognize phishing scams. 

NOTES:

  • Never Download images in Phish messages.
  • Never Click links in suspected phish messages. Hold (Hover) your mouse over the link to preview where it goes but do NOT click.
  • Carefully check the FROM address to make sure it is coming from the person you think
  • Never reply to a phish message.

 

{External] Invitation to Join UI Work-Study Program
phishing email work-study program virtual position part time

Career Services: Position Announcement OR Get Paid. Get Experience. Start on Campus OR Earn Money. Build Experience. Begin on Campus OR Work & Study Job Opportunities at - Apply Now!

The subject has [External}, it has various external sender addresses and various subjects but same attachment and message body.  The From address may say ServiceDesk, SERVICE CENTER, Career Opportunities or something similar. 

phishing message career services position part time announcment external senders

[External] User Full Name (e.g.; Jane Mary Doe)

The sender varies as well as the subject.  The subject is a user's full name (first, middle, last)

phishing message with various senders faking Geek Squad purchase
phishing message faking geek squad purchase

[External] [Urgent]: Domain Renewal Failed - Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:39:30 -0700 - ID:#(174050)

 

phishing calendar invite domain renewal

[External] Job Placement & Student Services
phishing message job placement and student services subject

[External] University Of Iowa Total Compensation statement
phishing message total compensation

[External]

Phish message with message text beginning with Peter Brooks requests your signature on Uiowa Internship Letter of Agreement_Mental Health Declassified

[External] FWD: XXXXXl due invoice for XXXXXXXX
phishing message using fake conversations to make invoice look real
phishing message using fake conversations that look like real invoice

External - RE:#41385645/ xxxxxxxx-/University of Iowa-3352-1763-912-17

This attempt is using fake conversations to make someone believe the invoice is real.

phishing message fake conversation and fake invoice
phishing message using fake conversations and fake invoice
phishing message fake conversations and fake invoice

 

INVOICE SAMPLE

phishing message sample of fake invoice
phishing message fake invoice sample
phishing message sample fake invoice

[External] Code for signing in to Zoom
phishing message zoom code
phishing message zoom code

REMINDER: Verify Your Accounts Now
phishing reminder verify account information

[External] JOB LEADS: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
phishing job leads the university of iowa

Important Notice - or - Update
important notice phishing message

TERMINATE OFFICE 365 ACCOUNT
Screenshot of phishing email message

Office 365 Email Verification
phishing email verification

[External] University of Iowa Employee Assistance Fund Application Period Now Open
phishing message employee assistance fund

[External] Free Items Available - PS5, Piano, Drum Set, and More!
phishing message free piano ps5 and more
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