Information Systems would like to take a moment to ask everyone to please be mindful of email phishing scams.
At the beginning of the school year we always see an uptick in these types of scams. In particular groups or individuals may try to take advantage of students, parents, and employees by encouraging the purchase of gift cards.
Please remember that Jordan School District employees will never send emails requesting your login name, password, financial information, or gift cards.
Here are a few things to keep in mind while looking out for phishing emails:
- Is the email asking for personal information or other unusual requests?
- Have you used a second method of communication to verify the source of the email like making a phone call?
- Is the email offering money or asking you to send money?
- Do you normally email with this person or does it communicate an abnormal sense of urgency?
- Does it sound too good to be true and are they playing on your emotions?
If any of these statements are true, then you may have a phishing email on your hands. Please report any activity that appears to be a scam or phishing to security@jordandistrict.org
Always think before you click and reach out to Information Systems for help if you have any doubts about the legitimacy of an email.