Original Phishing Message

From: Sinjin Roming <sroming[@]cord[.]edu>
Subject: [All Staff] Your 2025 Assessment Report Is Now Available – Nov 24-26

Tips for Detection

  • Notice that the email did not come from an @pugetsound.edu email address. Legitimate emails from HR should come from an @pugetsound.edu address.
  • Notice the generic greeting of “Dear Team” which may indicate the email is going to many individuals at different institutions.
  • Always investigate links before clicking. In this case, the link went to a Google Form which in and of itself is not dangerous. However, the form asks you for your password. Do not enter passwords into web forms. Avoid entering your credentials on any site you do not recognize as a trusted login page.

Where did the link lead?

The link led to a Google Form that asked for your name, email, and password. Never submit sensitive information like passwords on web forms (e.g. Google Forms, Survey Monkey, Jotform). Many scammers utilize legitimate forms platforms to make the link look safe.

Text of Phishing Message

From: Sinjin Roming <sroming[@]cord[.]edu>
Subject: [All Staff] Your 2025 Assessment Report Is Now Available – Nov 24-26

Dear Team,

We’re happy to let you know that your Individual Assessment Report for the 2025 review cycle is now ready for you to view.

This report offers a thoughtful reflection on your contributions over the past year, celebrating your accomplishments, highlighting areas for growth, and showing how your efforts have supported the wider goals of our team. It’s meant to spark open, supportive conversations about your development and future opportunities.

You can access your report here:
👉 [View Your Assessment Report]

We kindly encourage you to review your report with care. Please take a moment to reflect on the feedback, and feel free to bring any thoughts, ideas, or goals to your upcoming one-on-one with your supervisor.

Your voice matters, and your growth truly helps shape the success of our entire team. We’re proud of the work you’ve done and excited to support your continued progress.

Thank you for all that you do, every day. We appreciate you and look forward to the year ahead.

Warmly,
IMPORTANCE: HIGH