The email appears to be from an actual Vassar user.
As the email was sent right at the beginning of a new school year, it could be conceivable that a process is required for students to re-authorize their email accounts.
Why this is phishing
The link in the email does not go to a Vassar site or any other service related to Vassar.
Although the email pertains to an “e-mailbox”, it does not come from the CIS (Computing and Information Services) Service Desk.
Grammar errors, spelling errors, and generic salutations and sign-offs are usually indicative of a suspicious email.
Additional notes
This is an extremely dangerous Phishing attempt. If you clicked on this link and may have completed the form, please contact the Service Desk immediately at x7224 or servicedesk@vassar.edu
A phone call to the alleged sender would quickly verify if this is a legitimate email. 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.
