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Is this sent by someone you know?
Would you expect a request for your signature from this person?
Ask them in person, in Teams, or send them a separate email. Send a separate email to ensure they don’t have a chance to click on any links in the suspicious email you received.Is this a request involving money?
Within your university life, it may be unlikely for you to receive a request through DocuSign that involves money.
Does your department use the stated payment processor? Example: PayPal
If mentioned, does your department typically use Bitcoin, or another cryptocurrency, for transactions?Is there a sense of urgency in this request?
Is the urgency warranted or expected?
Are you being warned about a transaction involving people, goods, or tender you don’t typically interact with?
User Experience: If you mistakenly click on the document , you’re asked to click on a link within the document that you are presented with a document that has a hyperlink. This link leads you to a fake Microsoft login page. If you enter your credentials into the page, your credentials are sent to bad actors.
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If you are worried about the security of your account, perhaps you you may reset your NetID password. If you believe you have entered your credentials into a fake login page, reset your NetID password immediately. Resetting or Changing Your NetID Password and contact security@uconn.edu.
How to Report
If you receive this malicious DocuSign request, forward the email to security@uconn.edu.
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