June 14, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024
Dear Parents and/or Legal Guardians,
We are writing to inform you about a recent phishing attempt that may have targeted some of our students. Phishing emails try to trick recipients into revealing personal information, such as bank account details. For example, these types of emails may appear to be from a legitimate source, like a school or a bank. They can also sometimes claim there's an issue with a student's account and request them to click on a link or provide their bank information directly in the email.
Here's what to do if your child ever receives such an email:
- Do not click on any links or attachments.
- Do not respond to the email.
- Instruct your child to inform you immediately.
The phishing attack that has been circulated throughout the district and asked for full name, address, email (not school email), phone number, age, gender, do they have a bank account (answer yes or no) and for the bank name. If you or a student have already responded to the email and provided any bank information, contact your bank as soon as possible. Explain this situation and request them to advise on further steps.
We strongly advise having a conversation with your child about online safety and the importance of not sharing personal information online or through email.
The digital investigation will continue throughout the week. We take the safety and security of our students very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our Director of Technology, Dr. Robert LiPuma at rlipuma@lockportschools.net.