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What do I do if my scammer gets my information?
What to do if you have been victimized by a scammer?
- Report the fraud to the three major credit bureaus.
- Report the fraud to the local police authorities.
- Report the fraud to the Federal Trade Commission.
- Report the fraud to the IRS.
- Report the fraud to the companies involved where the identity theft took place.
How do I report suspicious email activity?
When we identify that an email may be phishing or suspicious, we might show a warning or move the email to Spam….Report phishing emails
- On a computer, go to Gmail.
- Open the message.
- Next to Reply , click More .
- Click Report phishing.
What can a scammer do with my email address and phone number?
They may try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts.
What to do if you get a suspicious email?
If the attachment is from an unknown source or unsolicited email and the email still seems suspicious, use caution and delete it. The University spam prevention software will attempt to strip out malicious attachments from email for you automatically.
How does the IRS respond to suspicious e-mails?
The IRS can use the information, URLs and links in the suspicious e-mails you send to trace the hosting Web site and alert authorities to help shut down the fraudulent sites. Unfortunately, due to the expected volume, the IRS will not be able to acknowledge receipt or respond to you.
What to do if you get a phishing text message?
If you got a phishing email or text message, report it. The information you give can help fight the scammers. Step 1. If you got a phishing email, forward it to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at [email protected]. If you got a phishing text message, forward it to SPAM (7726). Step 2.
What to do if you get an email from Illinois?
If you receive an email you are not sure about, do not reply. Follow these instructions on sending the email as an attachment to [email protected] . Do not forward the email otherwise the information needed for analysis will be lost. Official University entities will NOT ask users for confidential information through email or text.