Wake Forest University

Beware of Phishing Emails Requesting Tutors for Online Private Sessions

Members of our campus community have recently reported receiving phishing emails requesting a student or tutor available for private online tutoring sessions. Below is an example of an email received yesterday. Please note the incorrect grammar, which is a good indication of a phishing email. 

 

screenshot of phishing email requesting online tutor

Do not become a phishing victim: 

  • Never provide your personal information in response to emails. 
  • View your Wake Forest email in the Gmail web interface or Gmail app on your mobile device to leverage warning banners across suspicious messages. 

Want to learn more about phishing emails and how to protect yourself?