University of Illinois System employees are advised to exercise caution when receiving unsolicited emails, particularly those related to retirement or financial services. Scam messages occasionally circulate that may appear to come from official sources.
Some of these scam emails promote annual pension reviews or one-on-one consultations. Please note that SURS, System HR, and other approved investment companies do send legitimate communications, such as invitations to sessions about the SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), retirement plan education, the University 403(b), or the 457 Plans. If you are uncertain about an email, do not click any links. Instead, verify its legitimacy by visiting the System HR Services website at the link below for contact information on all of the approved investment companies.
Free retirement counseling appointments are always available through approved providers for SURS, the University 403(b) Plan, and 457 Plans. Visit Retirement and Investment Plan Help on the System HR website to schedule a session or confirm approved contacts.
The security of your personal information is important. You can check the System HR Services website to view this message and confirm it is legitimate.
