Rise in Phishing and Spam Emails -- Protect Your Information
Over the past few weeks, we've seen a significant increase in spam and phishing emails
targeting both students and staff. These messages often falsely claim to offer financial
aid or rewards but are intended to steal your personal and financial information.
One common characteristic of these phishing attempts is that they frequently come
from @gmail.com or other non-official domains.
Important Reminder
- The sender on ALL official communication from Yosemite Community College District and Modesto Junior College will come from an @yosemite.edu email address.
- BankMobile will never contact you via email, text, or phone to request sensitive information
such as passwords, PINs, debit card numbers, or other personal details. For more information,
visit the official BankMobile website.
How to Spot Phishing Emails
Be cautious with unexpected messages
- Avoid clicking links or downloading attachments from unknown senders.
Verify the sender’s email address
- Watch for misspellings or addresses that closely mimic legitimate ones.
Look out for generic greetings
- Messages using terms like “Dear Customer” are often phishing attempts.
Don’t be alarmed by urgent language
- Scammers use urgency to pressure you into acting quickly.
Hover before clicking
- Check that links lead to legitimate websites.
Watch for poor grammar and spelling
- These are common in fraudulent emails.
Report suspicious emails
- Use the “Phish Alert” button in your email to notify the IT department.
If You Think You've Fallen for a Phishing Email
Immediately change your passwords
- Start with your MJC email, BankMobile account, and any banking or personal accounts.
Contact BankMobile
Monitor your bank accounts
- Watch closely for unauthorized activity and report suspicious transactions to your
bank.
Thank you for your continued vigilance and cooperation. If you have any questions,
please reach out to the Student Financial Services Office by phone at 209-575-7700 or by email.
