Please be aware of recent attempts to gather login, password, and other secure personal or College data from Bryn Mawr College community members.
Be on the lookout for messages titled “Brynmawr Notification” that tells community members that incoming email was blocked and prompts them to click a button to “Release pending messages”. This messages and others like it are a scam.
Do not click links or respond in any way. Delete the message or report it as Phishing in Outlook. If you believe you’ve given your information to a phisher, immediately change your password and contact the Help Desk.
Email scams come in many forms. While we work to keep you informed, attacks are increasingly diverse and sophisticated. It’s not possible for us to warn you of every message before you see it. Be cautious and suspicious. If you ever have a question or suspicion, don’t hesitate to contact the Help Desk.
- Learn how to recognize scams by completing the Information Security Education Program
- More information on Email Spam & Phishing
Contact the Help Desk with questions: help@brynmawr.edu or 610-526-7440.