We have received reports of a new phishing email that looks like it is from JP Morgan Chase, with the subject line “Online Access Locked”.  If you received this message, please email it to catchoftheday@vassar.edu so an incident can be opened and a screenshot posted on this website.

In the meantime, remember our past advice:

• Always examine the link! Look at the information in your web browser to determine whether or not the site you are directed to is a Vassar site or an unknown (or suspicious) one.
• A phone call to the alleged sender would quickly verify whether or not an email is legitimate. It only takes a few minutes to pick up the phone!
• Report it as phishing to Google. Before deleting the message, make sure to click on “report phishing”.
• A little paranoia goes a long way! Be suspicious of any email messages similar to this one.
• Did you know: the best way to protect your accounts is by using multi-factor authentication!  See our recent post here: http://pages.vassar.edu/catchoftheday/2017/06/29/best-practice-enabling-multi-factor-authentication-with-duo/