Security Alert – Text Message Scam: Don’t Share Verification Codes
Some students have received fraudulent texts claiming to be from the “IT Department/Service Desk.” These messages may ask you to share a Microsoft verification code to “cancel an email shutdown.”
This is a scam. IT will never ask for verification codes by text, phone, or email. Sharing a code can give attackers access to your account.
What to do:
- Do not reply to these messages.
- Do not share any verification codes.
- Forward suspicious messages to techsupport@westshore.edu.
If you already shared a code, change your password immediately and contact the Technical Support Team at or 231.843.5570.
Stay vigilant and protect your account!
- The Technical Support Team