05/18/2026
Scam of the Week
Good Conduct, Bad Phish
In this week’s scam, you receive an email that looks like an official message from your organization. The email has an alarming subject line that says, “Reminder: employer opened a non-compliance case log.” It states that a code of conduct review has been opened against you, and includes a PDF attachment that contains a link for you to select to review additional documentation.
But this email is actually a phishing scam! If you select the link in the PDF file, you are instructed to complete a series of security checks, which include entering your email address and verifying that you are not a robot. Finally, you are directed to a login page and asked to sign in to your Microsoft account to access the file. But these “security checks” aren’t real, and the login page is fake. If you type your login information, scammers will steal it!
Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to this phishing scam:
* If you receive an unexpected email about a conduct report or compliance case, do not open any attachments or select any links. Instead, contact your manager or supervisor to see if the email is legitimate.
* Real internal documents usually don't require you to go through multiple security checks to access a file. If something seems suspicious, trust your instincts!
* Be extra cautious if you receive an unexpected email with an attachment, especially if it seems urgent.
Remember, scammers often try to trick you into acting without thinking!
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