Verifying Legitimacy of WKU Emails

Issue/Question

I received an email that appears to be from WKU, but I want to verify the legitimacy of the email. Can IT verify the email for me?

Cause

The email came from an address that ends in @wku.edu or otherwise appears to be legitimate WKU communication.

Resolution

Although the WKU email system is the responsibility of ITS, the content of each message is not. Clients should contact the department or entity that appears to have sent the message to verify legitimacy of the communication.

WKU ITS cannot positively verify the legitimacy of every message, but we can provide advice and best practices. If you need assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk.

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