Protect yourself from fraud and scams

Criminals are experts at impersonating people, organisations and the police. Many criminals will try and trick you out of money by rushing or panicking you to transfer money. It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests.

Fraudulent payment

We are aware that some International students have been targeted by fraudsters offering to pay tuition fees on your behalf and sometimes at a reduced rate. 

Protect yourself from fraud

Be aware that a number of international students in the UK have been targeted by fraudsters, pretending to work for the Home Office UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), an embassy, the police, or another official authority in their home country.