Online Fraud
Phishing refers to online fraud, in which people try to trick you into revealing bank details or email account details, for the purpose of identity theft. Below we have information on how to spot and deal with phishing messages, together with some examples of phishing emails.
Never send your bank account details or your password by email, no matter how convincing or intimidating the email is.
Information About PhishingThe links below contain further information about phishing and how to detect online fraud. |
Actions To TakeIf you suspect an email you have received may be a phishing attempt then please forward it to phishing@sheffield.ac.uk.
If you responded to a phishing attempt then you must change your password immediately and contact the CiCS Helpdesk. |
Phishing Examples - University AccountsUniversity user accounts and passwords are frequently targetted by phishers. |
Phishing Examples - Personal InformationWe are seeing an increase in the number and quality of phishing attempts relating to popular online services. |