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You may receive fake DocuSign solicitationsĢżor PayPal/ General invoices:

  • If you did NOT explicitly ask for an invoice or signature, ignore the emailā€™s request and forward it to phishing@bc.edu.
  • If you ARE expecting something, double check the ā€œfromā€ email address is legitimate and directly confirm with the vendor you are expecting to hear from.Ģż Ģż
screenshot of how to verify the sender address

What to do if you receive a potential scam:

  • If you arenā€™t sure an email is authentic, instead of replying, contact the sender using verifiable information:
    • Ļć½¶Šć email address from the Ļć½¶Šć Directory.
    • Work phone number from the Ļć½¶Šć Directory.
    • Be careful Googling company information, this can be spoofed. Use trusted email and phone numbers.
  • Do not reply to the email, or text/call any phone numbers included in the email.
  • Do not click on any links in the message. Do not copy any links provided and/or paste them into the search bar.
  • Forward it to phishing@bc.edu and use ā€œReport phishingā€ in your email application. This will help prevent the message from reaching additional Ļć½¶Šć faculty, staff, and students.
  • If you click on a link or attachment in a scam email, please let Security know and they will help protect your account: security@bc.edu
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