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.

 

Office 365 Email Verification
phishing email verification

[External] University of Iowa Employee Assistance Fund Applicatin 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"

[External] Very much we wait for the answer. אנחנו מחכים לתשובה. Wir warten auf eine Antwort. Очакваме отговор. Așteptăm un răs)
phish email wait for answer

 

Full message

phishing message wait for answer

Work-Study Opportunity - Personal Assistant Position Available
phishing message personal assistant work study

University of Iowa Verification -- OR -- Email Verification
phishing message verification email about deactivation

[External] Action Required: Review Your Classroom Report – Immediate Attention
phishing message action required review classroom

[External] IT Support Desk - Email Update
phishing email verification

[External] Flexible Remote Work for Students - Details Inside
phishing message with subject flexible remote work for students details inside

Thank you for being part of the University of Iowa
phish message thank you for being part of university of iowa bad link

ADVANCE WARNING or NOTICE BY ADMIN or The University of Iowa Service Desk Team
phish message advance warning account deactivation

University Portal Access Update for -Verify Login
phish message university portal access

PT JOB, PER TIME JOB, PART TIME JOB, REMOTE JOB
Screenshot of phishing message

Work-Study Opportunity – Personal Assistant Position Available
Screenshot of phishing message

University of Iowa Email Verification
Screenshot of phishing message

DEAR ALL, REMOTE JOB, GOOD DAY, DEAR USERS, ONLINE JOB, JOB OFFER, JOB OPPORTUNITY, WORK OFFER
Screenshot of Phishing Message

Various subject lines - account deactivation notice

Phish email with text starting with "Your account has been filed under the list of accounts set for deactivation"

Phish message with text begining with "Your account has been filed under the list of accounts set for deactivation"

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Message has various subject lines. Some but not all are included below:

Update Your Profile
All Users
Attention
Dear All
ITS Help Desk
Attention All Users

VIRTUAL PERSONNEL ASSISTANT!!!

Screenshot of phishing message
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