Roosevelt University
Student Technology Guide
Cybersecurity Tips

Help protect yourself — and our entire Roosevelt community — from the scams we see often throughout the academic year. 

Your awareness is one of our strongest defenses. Review these common threats and the simple steps to stay safe. 

1. Protect your password
   Roosevelt’s IT team will never ask you for your password or verification code via text, phone, or email. Anyone who asks is up to no good.
2. Avoid gift card scams
   Scammers may pretend they are a friend or a supervisor, ask you to buy gift cards, and then send them the codes. Don’t reply — it’s a scam.
3. Don’t fall for fake job offers
   If you didn’t apply for a job (including informal ones like babysitting or dog sitting), or they ask you to pay money up front, it’s not real. Check the company’s official site to verify job postings. All job opportunities at Roosevelt will be listed on Handshake. 
4. Keep your email account safe
   We will never ask if you want to “keep your account active.” Ignore and delete these messages.
5. Watch out for phishing
   Phishing tries to trick you into clicking links or opening files. If it demands urgent action, it’s probably fake. Forward it to spam@roosevelt.edu or use Outlook’s “Report Phishing” button.
6. Beware of fake invoices
   Unexpected bills or receipts may carry malware or try to steal your credentials. Don’t click links or open attachments.
7. Don’t fall for financial aid scams
   • Emails must come from a @roosevelt.edu address — we will never contact you from a gmail.com address. 
   • Roosevelt will never send you to a Google form for passwords or sensitive information. 
   • We will never ask for verification codes by text, email, or phone. 

Do your part to keep Roosevelt safe 
Once classes begin, visit my.roosevelt.edu, select the Cybersecurity Training icon, and click the Library tab to watch short, practical videos with valuable tips.