Back-to-School Phishing Emails: Spot the Scams Before They Hit

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Phishing emails disguised as school announcements, fee reminders, or supply lists are spiking during back-to-school season. Parents, students, and even teachers are prime targets.

🎯 Common Phishing Subject Lines

  • “Payment Required for Class Registration”
  • “Update Your Emergency Contact Info”
  • “Your Child’s Grades Are Now Available”

📌 Red Flags to Watch

  • Generic greetings (“Dear Parent”)
  • Urgent language demanding immediate action
  • Email domain mismatch (e.g., @schoolinfo.org instead of @school.edu)

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Always verify school emails through official portals
  • Don’t click suspicious links or download unknown attachments
  • Enable spam filters and two-factor authentication

📢 Education starts with awareness — and that includes digital threats.

If you want to read about this issue more extendedly, you can check out this informative page from FTC here.

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