Safe Computing for Students

Tips

Protect your UMICH Login: Only enter your uniqname and password on the official U-M Weblogin screen, weblogin.umich.edu. Don’t enter Duo passcodes into any forms other than the official Duo screen.

Review app privacy settings: Check what apps have access to your location, camera, microphone, and contacts, and consider whether that access is necessary.

Report Phishing

If you encounter a phishing email, send the full message with headers or a description to [email protected].

How to spot phishing

Scam Alerts

Job offer scams

It starts with a job offer, but then they ask for a favor like acquiring gift cards or processing a check that turns out to be fake.

Housing scams

Scammers pretend to be U-M housing staff and try to get you to sign a fake "housing contract" and pay "rent" to them.

Login theft scams

Scammers use false pretenses, such as a party invitation or a request to review a document to steal your U-M login credentials, resulting in financial losses and more.

More scams