Students: Phishing email requesting you to update your student loan details

Posted in: Phishing

The sumer term might be at an end but phishing scams are still happening.

We have been made aware of a phishing scam targeting students by requesting that they update theirĀ  personal informationĀ  in order to get their next student loan payment, this is a fake email. Please do not click on any links or enter any personal information.

Please note:

  • If you have given your bank account details or other financial information to an email of this type, Contact your bank immediately
  • If you are on campus, visit the IT Service Desk, on level 2 of the Library for advice. Alternatively, contact them via the help form
  • You will never be asked for your personal information, such as your bank details or password, via email.
  • If you are worried about an email, please forward the email to phishing@bath.ac.uk and our security team will advise you.

Futher information about phishing attacks and what to do, can be viewed on our website.

Many thanks

IT Literacy.

Posted in: Phishing