{"id":4085,"date":"2025-10-27T10:04:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T17:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/information-systems\/2025\/10\/27\/recognizing-and-reporting-phishing-deepfakes-and-job-scams\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T23:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T23:39:21","slug":"recognizing-and-reporting-phishing-deepfakes-and-job-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/2025\/10\/27\/recognizing-and-reporting-phishing-deepfakes-and-job-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing and Reporting Phishing, Deepfakes, and Job Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybercriminals are constantly refining their tactics, and phishing remains the most prevalent and dangerous form of social engineering. With the rise of AI, these attacks are becoming more convincing, harder to detect, and increasingly personalized. We would like to share some tips on how to detect and report the most prevalent phishing emails and scams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phishing<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phishing emails are still the top social-engineering tactic. Emails that manipulate emotions like <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">urgency, fear, and trust<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> trick victims into revealing sensitive information. These scams often appear legitimate, making it easy to fall for them if you&#8217;re not paying close attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common Techniques:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fake emails pretending to be from banks\/other trusted brands<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spoofed login pages (copied from the original \u2013 check website name)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smishing (texts pretending to be from legitimate organizations)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI now amplifies these attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deepfakes<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI-generated audio\/video can convincingly mimic executives, family, or public figures, helping attackers bypass simple verification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Job &amp; Check-Deposit Scams<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remote-work lures offer &#8220;equipment&#8221; or &#8220;onboarding&#8221; checks; victims are told to buy items or wire back funds before the check bounces. These often appear on legitimate job sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Red Flags<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Odd\/similar-looking sender addresses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urgent or threatening language<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unexpected links\/attachments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requests for passwords, SSNs, or financial data<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Generic greetings (&#8220;Dear Customer&#8221;)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If You Suspect a Scam<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Verify via a trusted channel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change passwords; enable MFA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not click, download, or reply<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reporting phishing emails in Microsoft Outlook (Windows):<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Select the suspicious email in your inbox.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the top toolbar, click the &#8220;Report Message&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4086\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/10\/Phishing-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"404\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/10\/Phishing-1.png 641w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/10\/Phishing-1-300x36.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm that you want to report the email as phishing. Click &#8220;Report&#8221; to send the email to Microsoft for analysis and improve spam\/phishing filters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reporting phishing emails in Outlook App (Mobile):<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tap on the suspicious email in your inbox.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the email. Select &#8220;Report Message&#8221; from the menu.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4087\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/10\/Phishing-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"394\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/10\/Phishing-2.png 470w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/10\/Phishing-2-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A confirmation dialog will appear. Tap &#8220;Report&#8221; to send the email to Microsoft for analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reporting phishing emails in Outlook App (Mac):<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hold the control key on your keyboard and click on the email.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Select Report &gt; Report Phishing.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4088\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/10\/Phishing-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/10\/Phishing-3.png 818w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/10\/Phishing-3-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/10\/Phishing-3-768x120.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unsure about an email? Forward the email to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:abuse@chapman.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">abuse@chapman.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you would like to be enrolled in the free, self-paced Online Training and Awareness program, please send an email with the subject &#8220;Enroll me in the training and Awareness Program&#8221; to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:infosec@chapman.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">infosec@chapman.edu.<\/span><\/a> <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staying informed and vigilant is your best defense.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cybercriminals are constantly refining their tactics, and phishing remains the most prevalent and dangerous form of social engineering. 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