Online Scams and Phishing Awareness – Gift Card Giveaway

Online scams are on the rise. Help protect yourself and others by watching out for emails asking you to purchase a gift card. No one, including school administrators, will ever ask you urgently over email to purchase a gift card for them. If this does happen, verify the request in person. A lot of scams and phishing happens over email. Here are some things you can look out for:

• Verifique el correo electrónico del remitente: Compruebe siempre la dirección de correo electrónico del remitente. Si parece sospechosa o desconocida, actúa con cautela.
• Evite hacer clic en enlaces sospechosos: Pasa el ratón por encima de los enlaces antes de hacer clic para previsualizar la URL. Si parece inusual o redirige inesperadamente, absténgase de hacer clic.
• Proteja la información sensible: Ten cuidado al compartir información personal o sensible en Internet, especialmente en respuesta a solicitudes inesperadas.

Speaking of Gift Cards…

The Technology Department wants to try something new this school year to increase engagement with these articles. We are going to select one winner each month to receive a $25 Amazon gift card. If you read this article, fill out this Google Form to be entered into the drawing. Yes, we realize the irony of warning about gift card scams and then asking you to click a link to enter to win a gift card. If you don’t feel comfortable clicking the link you may call the Technology office to verify it’s legitimacy or wait to enter next month’s drawing.

• Gift Card Monthly Drawing Form 

Recuerde que la seguridad de nuestras cuentas digitales es una responsabilidad compartida. Al adoptar estas prácticas, contribuyes a la resistencia general de nuestras defensas de ciberseguridad.