“LTC: Southern Methodist University Employees” Phishing

Phishing Example
Message Transcript:
All faculty and staff should be aware that long term care is being offered to all Southern Methodist University employees . If you do not currently have long term care coverage or if you have questions about what it can do for you, please take the time to learn more today. LTC is often a forgotten subject when planning for our futures. We would like all employees to remain informed about how to best prepare. Planning early will give your family the peace of mind that you are prepared for the future.

Clues that it is a phishing message:

  • The email is from an “External Sender.” An HR notice like this would be from an internal account.
  • The sender is using a non-SMU email account, in this case, teach@riseteacher.com.
  • The link goes to a non-affiliated web address.

More Details

HR has confirmed this is not a third-party service supported by the University. For more information about SMU’s previous Long-Term Care Insurance plans, please visit https://www.smu.edu/BusinessFinance/HR/BenefitsAndWellness/HealthAndOtherBenefits/LongTermCare.

To help you save for your health care needs during retirement, SMU offers the Emeriti Health Account. This Health Account offers a tax-advantaged way to invest and accumulate assets to pay for health insurance premiums and other eligible health care expenses in retirement. For more information, please visit https://www.smu.edu/BusinessFinance/HR/Retirement#emeriti-health-account