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.

 

SCHOOL EMAIL UPDATE - OR - SCHOOL EMAIL VERIFY

This message is also being received on 2/26/25

phishing message school email verify

SCHOOL JOB OFFER or JOB OFFER OR JOB OPPORTUNITY

This email is being received again on 2/26/25

phishing message school job offer

 

[External] XXXXXX requested $899.99 with Zelle
phishing message zelle money request

[External] Objective

Various names may be in front of the email address

 

phishing message subject objective

[External] Your PayPal account has been successfully linked to your Digital asset account
phishing message docusign billing team sent you a document
phishing message billing team sent you document to review

[External] Invitation to Interview
phishing message invitation to interview

Year-End Financial Assistance: Aid for Employees and Families!
image of the phish message

Join Project HOPE as a Liaison Agent
Image of the phish email

[External] 1 New message
phishing new message hacker

System Upgrade 11/27/2024. Act Now
system upgrade phishing

[External] Cheryl Reardon sent you a new message
Image of the phish message with text beginning with "FWD: Cheryl Reardon, has shared a file with you"

[External] University of Iowa Career Opportunities
Image of the phish message with text beginnig with "At University of Iowa, you are an integral part of our campus community "
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