Scam of the Week: A Text Message Trap

A Text Message Trap In this week’s scam, you receive a text message that says you have an unpaid invoice, fee, or toll. It seems legitimate because the text message appears to come from a local organization, such as your government’s toll service, tax office, or postal service. It may even contain official logos and […]

Online Cheating Services Can Ruin Your Life

Online cheating services have become a concerning issue for colleges and universities because they often lead to students being extorted and blackmailed. These services offer to complete assignments for students in exchange for payment. While the immediate risk might seem to be getting caught, the consequences can be much more severe and far-reaching. When students […]

988 Awareness Campaign

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, We are seeking feedback about the impact of the 988 Awareness Campaign, and would greatly appreciate your assistance with this project.  I imagine that most of you have seen the wall clings or business cards with 988 on them throughout our campus communities, and perhaps have even taken or received […]

Don’t Wish for This Smish

  In a recent text message phishing (smishing) scam, cybercriminals send you a text that appears to be from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The text says that you have a package at the post office that cannot be delivered due to an incomplete address. The message contains a PDF file and directs you to […]

Protecting Your Personal Information and Financial Aid: A Must-Read for All Students

The University System of Georgia has seen an increasing amount of fraudulent activity impacting student financial aid. Cyber criminals are using phishing emails and social media scams to gain access to student login credentials, which allows them to make unauthorized changes to direct deposit/banking information and steal financial aid refunds. A recent news story by […]