Oops! That was a fake link!
Boots is disappointed because you fell for a phishing email and has reported you to IT!
Next time you receive a suspicious email, send it to us at phishing@nicholls.edu!
Always proceed with caution with any email subject that contains [External Sender] !
Tips on how to identify a phishing email:
Things to look for:
- Check the URL of the link the email is asking you to click on.
- Hover over the link with your mouse to verify it will bring you where it says it will
- Look for poor grammar, weird tones and expressions in the text, or weird formatting.
- Check the display name.
- Does the name of the sender match the email address?
- Look for odd looking email addresses, URLs, or attachment names.
Questions to ask yourself:
- Are you expecting this email?
- Don’t click on a link if this email was unexpected.
- Is there a sense of urgency?
- Phishing attacks often try to cause panic to catch you off guard so that you react before you have had a chance to think.
- Is there a link redirect?
- Always hover your mouse over a link before clicking it to verify its actual destination
- Are you being asked for your credentials?
- Are you expecting this email?
We will NEVER ask you for your password!!!
Did you receive a suspicious email? Forward it to us at phishing@nicholls.edu before clicking anything!