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<\/a>Report a Phishing Email<\/h2>\n

If you receive a suspicious email, report it so the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­IT team can investigate and help protect the community.<\/p>\n

In Gmail:<\/p>\n

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  1. Open the suspicious message<\/li>\n
  2. Select Report phishing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are unsure whether a message is legitimate, contact the IT Help Desk<\/a> before taking action.<\/p>\n

    Did You Respond to a Phishing Message?<\/h2>\n

    If you clicked a suspicious link, entered your password or shared sensitive information:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Call the IT Help Desk<\/a> at 516.877.3340 immediately.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Reset your Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­password<\/a> if you entered your credentials.<\/li>\n
    3. Review Google\u2019s instructions for reporting suspicious messages<\/a> in Gmail.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­IT will never ask for your password or sensitive information through email, phone or Google Forms.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Report a Phishing Email If you receive a suspicious email, report it so the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­IT team can investigate and help protect the community. In Gmail: Open the suspicious message Select Report phishing If you are unsure whether a message is legitimate, contact the IT Help Desk before taking action. 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