Spam is unsolicited email, instant messages, or social media messages. These messages are fairly easy to spot and can be damaging if you open or respond. Phishing is an email sent from an Internet criminal disguised as an email from a legitimate, trustworthy source.
Do not respond to these e-mails, and never provide any personal information by e-mail. Do not click any links and do not open any attachments you weren’t expecting to receive. Do not forward these e-mails to your friends
Below are examples of such emails that our staff and students have recently received.
- Phishing: Apply Today for the $20,000 Merit Scholarship – Sponsored by BROOKLYN COLLEGE!!! (9/16/2025) - Every year, billions of dollars in scholarships and financial aid are awarded to students, individuals, and businesses—and this year is no different. Under the TRUMP…
- Phishing: Flexible Part-Time Opportunity – Earn $650 Weekly (9/9/2025) - Good Day, We are pleased to share with you a flexible part-time employment opportunity designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule. This role allows you…
- Phishing: Action Required: Brooklyn College Email/Portal Account Verification (9/8/2025) - Dear Student/Staff Member, Our records indicate that your Brooklyn College email account has been marked for deactivation due to recent updates reflecting graduation, retirement, or…
- Phishing: BC-URGENT NOTICE – Immediate Action Required (8/4/2025)
- Phishing: VITAL CUNY NOTICE (7/3/2025)
- Phishing: NOTICE FROM CUNY!!! (6/5/2025)
- Phishing: IMP0RTANT BC N0TICE (6/3/2025)
- Phishing: Maximize Your Benefits with SNAP (5/30/2025)
- Phishing: : FINAL NOTICE: Action Required to Avoid Account Deactivation (5/22/2025)
- Phishing: Reminder: Verify Your Account (5/19/2025)