Phishing Information

Phishing is an email message where scammers attempt to get your login credentials. They usually direct you to a false website that looks real, and request that you enter your username and password and submit them.  The phishing email message may appear to come from a legitimate uregina.ca email account, may have a copy of the U of R logo included, and may even direct you to a page that looks like other University of Regina webpages.

How can I tell if the message is real?


  • We will always send messages from a legitimate "@uregina.ca" email address.
  • We will never ask for your password in an email.
  • We would never require you to provide information in order to keep your email account. As long as you are a current student, faculty member, staff member, retiree or alumnus, you are entitled to have a working email account and we know your status.
  • We will always provide a contact person, including name, position, and phone number.
  • Legitimate messages will not ask for personal information.
  • Check the message header to see the actual address the email came from.
  • Trust your instincts. If the message seems strange and unexpected, it is likely spam.
  • Hover over any links in the message to ensure they go to reputable domains.
  • If you do inadvertently click a link from an email, always check the site that it takes you to, and watch for unusual additions to the URL.

 What should I do if I suspect email phishing?


  • Disregard the message, and delete the email immediately.
  • If you do not deal with the bank the message appears to be from, it is definitely spam.
  • Never provide personal information via email. Email is not secure.
  • Never open attachments on messages you are not expecting, or are unsure about.
  • Never click a link in an email.
  • If you are concerned the message may be real, do not respond to the email, do not click any links and do not open any attachments. Instead, go directly to the company website first and log in as you normally do instead of using any provided link. You can also contact the company or bank directly to inquire if you are unsure.
  • If you are not sure about the legtimacy of a message, you can forward as attachment to report.phishing@uregina.ca to have the message evaluated.
  • If you know the message is not legitmate, you can report the message. This will allow the sender or type of emails to be blocked. Other recipients can also be notified. Report the message to report.phishing@uregina.ca (forward as attachment).

If you clicked the link and entered your credentials, please change your password right away:


  • Go to the Information Services homepage at https://www.uregina.ca/is
  • Click "Change Password" under Quicklinks on the right side of the webpage.
  • Fill out the fields and click "Change Password".
  • Report the potential account compromise to IT.Support@uregina.ca.
Note: This changes your uregina password for everything your username and password is used for; uregina email, wireless access on your phone, tablet or laptop, logging into Micro Focus OES on your computer, and UR Courses.

Why does this happen?


Spammers are getting more and more sophisticated in their use of technology, and are able to construct messages in such a way as to appear legitimate and get past our SPAM filters.

More Information on Phishing:


For additional information on Phishing, please consult the following websites:

If you are unsure if an email is fraudulent or would like to report a phishing attempt to your @uregina.ca email account, please report the message to report.phishing@uregina.ca (forward as attachment) or contact the IT Support Centre:

In your report, please include the email message you are reporting or inquiring about.  This is most easily done by forwarding the message as an attachment to Report.Phishing@uregina.ca.