We recently received an alert that Missouri school emails are being actively targeted by a phishing campaign, purporting to be from PSRS/PEERS.  Please be cautious of any unexpected email and look to verify the sender and links are legitimate before interacting with the email. If you doubt an emails legitimacy, please report it using the Phish Alert Button (for complete directions on how to find the Phish Alert Button look here: Phish Alert Button - Email Directions (1).pdf 

While email communication from PSRS/PEERS is not uncommon, and should be expected, this phishing campaign shows some signs of being questionable.  

Below is a redacted copy of the email that's been seen.

Email:

Employee {last name}, "Note: the phishing email will identify you properly."

Each year, as an employee of {Name of School District} you are eligible to schedule a Zoom meeting with a representative for answers to your specific state, federal, and individual retirement benefits questions.

At your consultation, you will be provided with information that will tell you what your potential pay from STRS / PERS can be when you retire between the ages of 55 and 70 and how much longer you may have to work to get full benefits. That, along with advice on how to utilize your district-sponsored 403(b) options and further maximize your pension.

Appointments fill up quickly.  If you would like to secure a spot, click on schedule retirement consultation below

Schedule Retirement Consultation "Note: Button style link to a random Calendly invite."

Thank you to MOREnet, the Missouri Research and Education Network, for sharing this information with schools and libraries throughout the state.  Please contact HelpDesk at www.crowder.edu/ticket, help@crowder.edu, 417.455.5712, or come by McDonald 217 if you have any questions.