Phishing Scam 2024.06.13 - Suspicious Link to Complimentary Pension Review

Date and Time First Identified

  • June 13, 2024 at 10am

Phishing Method

  • Social engineering email inviting Dartmouth employees to sign up for a complimentary pension review meeting.
  • Targets are instructed to click on an external link within the email.

User Response

  • Do NOT reply to email or click on the link
  • Forward email to phishing@dartmouth.edu
  • Delete email and empty trash

Sample Unformatted Email

Subject: Federal Pension Review for (Username)

Hi (First Name),

Employees of Dartmouth are invited to a complimentary pension review meeting with a Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) expert to give you answers to your pension questions.

Here's what you can expect from your meeting:

  • What you'll receive from your FERS and TSP pensions
  • When you will be able to access your pension
  • How to maximize your pension payout
  • Which TSP options guarantee income

Appointments are limited. Click below to schedule your meeting.

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR MEETING

Representatives are independent, not employed by Dartmouth.