Student Cyber Security

Overview

Be aware of scams. Protect yourself and your money.

A scam is an attempt by a criminal fraudster to steal your money (a 'scammer').

Scammers often pretend to be from an authority such as a bank, the Tax Office, the Home Office, the University or the Police (UK Police or Police from your home country).

Scammers may contact you by phone call, text message, WhatsApp, email or other apps and channels. Their phone number or email address may appear genuine - it may be identical to the real number of the organisation they are claiming to call from.

Scammers often express urgency and try to pressure you to make payments and provide personal details. Scams are increasingly sophisticated and persuasive; they are experts at appearing official and genuine.

In the following cases, please stop, think and seek advice:

• If you are contacted unexpectedly
• If you are asked for your bank account details
• If you are asked to transfer money or take payments
• If you are pressured or asked to make an immediate decision
• If you are told you have broken the rules
• If you are asked for personal information
• If you are asked not to tell other other people.

If unsure, speak with a staff member.