Original Phishing Message

Note: If you received this message, please delete it, as it is NOT legitimate. Do not click on the link or submit any information.

Tips for Detection

• Legitimate emails regarding payroll and/or benefits will come from Human Resources, from a @pugetsound.edu email address. You can always visit the HR website regarding information on payroll dates or benefits at: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources
• Notice the “Caution” banner at the top of the email, warning you that this email was not sent from the University.
• This email contains numerous typos, grammatical errors, and incorrect word choice.
• The sender is an individual but signed off as a department.

Where Did the Link Lead?

The link goes to staffbenefitx[.]creatorlink[.]net, which then asks for your login information. Never submit passwords on forms.

Text of Phishing Message

From: goodwin[.]ma[@]easthartford[.]org
Subject: Benefit Enrollment

This notice is to inform you that your benefits enrollment period has begun,  you may now enroll in your benefits for the current plan year, and effect the salary increment .
Please click on  Benefit-Enrollment to complete the enrollment for salary increment In the Employee Benefits box , after completing  the required information , click  “Complete ” to start electing benefits  from your date of hire.Thank you,
Personnel Dept.