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Students across the UK, including UCL students have been targeted with emails from 'uniyearbook.com' asking them to sign up to their service to be included in this year's yearbook. Students are asked to provide bank details as part of the registration service - however, any payment you make is set up as recurring by default, which means that they can take money from your account on a regular basis.

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Be on the alert for phishing and scams

As a student at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, it's important to be aware of the potential risks associated with sharing personal information online. If you receive an email or message that asks for personal information, especially bank details, it's important to take a step back and consider the legitimacy of the request. These types of requests are often a sign of a phishing scam, where criminals attempt to trick individuals into revealing personal information that can be used for fraudulent purposes. UCL and anyone working for »Ê¼Ò»ªÈËill never ask for your contact details or bank details via e-mail.

Remember, protecting your personal information is essential to staying safe online. By being vigilant and cautious, you can help prevent yourself and others from falling victim to phishing scams and other cyber threats.

Here are some tips to help you identify and avoid phishing emails:

1. Check the sender's email address: Phishing emails often use fake email addresses that may look legitimate but are actually slightly different from the real one. Pay close attention to the domain name after the ‘@’ symbol.Ìý
2. Check the email's content: Look for typos, grammatical errors, or other signs that the email may not be legitimate
3. Check the links: Hover over any links in the email to see if they lead to the intended website. If the link looks suspicious, do not click on it.
4. Be cautious with personal information: Do not provide any personal information, especially bank details, unless you are certain that the email is legitimate.

If you're concerned about a suspicious-looking email, or worried that you've fallen for a scam, please contact the UCL information security teamÌýby emailing isg@ucl.ac.uk.ÌýWe provide security advice to students as well as staff, and are happy to help if you have any worries.