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] JOB LEADS: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

from various senders:

image of phish message with text starting with "Dear Student, UIOWA invites you to join this work-study program"

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

JOB OFFER: REMOTE/PART TIME/FLEXIBLE JOB AVAILABLE.
image of phish message with text beginning with "The Student Services & Job Placement is pleased to inform"

[External] RE:Essential 2FA Alert. -- OR - - [External] RE:Urgent Two-Factor Authentication Reminder.
Phish message with the IOWA logo and text begining with "Due to recent security activities,

[External] UIOWA RA POSITION
phishing message iowa ra position

REMOTE JOB OFFER or PART TIME JOB or REMOTE JOB or ONLINE JOB OFFER

 

phishing message online job offer part time work

EMPLOYMENT JOB OPPORTUNITY
Phishing message image

ATTENTION, VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT, DEAR ALL
Phishing message screen capture

Update Portal
Phishing message screen capture

XXXXX shared "September_Faculty And Staff Employment Benefits" with you
image of the phish message with text starting with "Anthony Medina shared a file with you"
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