Phishing emails are fraudulent messages designed to trick you into revealing sensitive information, clicking malicious links, or opening harmful attachments. These emails are becoming increasingly sophisticated and may appear to come from trusted sources.
How to Recognize a Phishing Email
Be cautious if you notice any of the following:
Unexpected or urgent requests, especially asking you to act quickly
Requests for passwords, verification codes, or personal information
Suspicious sender addresses (misspellings or unusual domains)
Links or attachments you were not expecting
Poor grammar, spelling errors, or generic greetings like “Dear User”
Messages claiming your account will be locked, suspended, or compromised
Do not click links or open attachments unless you are certain the message is legitimate
Hover over links to verify the destination before clicking
Never share passwords – HEA will NEVER ask for them
Be especially cautious with emails related to invoices, wire transfers, gift cards, or payroll changes
If something feels “off,” trust your instincts and reach out to the HEA office at 303-758-9400 if you have questions.
What To Do If You Receive a Suspicious Email or Text from HEA clergy, staff, Board or other members:
Do not reply to it
Do not click any links or attachments
Block the sender if it is coming from a phishing source.
Forward the email to , so we can report them.
Again, please reach out to the HEA office with questions.
