Protect Yourself Against Phishing Scams & Identity Theft


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Take the following steps to protect yourself against phishing:

If you receive a suspicious email

If you responded to a suspicious email

If you provided your IT Account information to a phishing email, your account may be disabled (all accounts that display signs of suspicious activity are frozen) follow the steps below: 

Never email your personal or financial information

Legitimate financial institutions never ask for sensitive information via email.

Review your credit card and bank account statements

Monitor activity on your financial accounts by carefully inspecting your credit report annually. Federal law requires the nation’s major credit reporting companies to give everyone a free credit report every 12 months. Inspect your report for inaccurate information or unfamiliar accounts.

Check your bank and credit card accounts for any suspicious activity or unauthorized charges. Sign up for online statements to get the latest information.

Use caution with tax information

Tax-related fraud occurs when someone accesses your personal information. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not contact taxpayers through email, text, or social media to request personal or financial information. Visit the IRS website to report tax-related phishing scams.

Use email etiquette

Ensure your email isn't mistaken for an infected message:

Use security best practices