Posted on 30 September 2020
The most recent scam we're aware of involves a scammer convincing a student they were official law enforcement officers, advising them that a criminal had used their bank card to defraud victims and there was now a warrant out for their arrest. They were told to input their bank details for "asset inventory" and warned not to tell anyone or they would be sentenced and fined.
Other scams can involve students getting an email from what appears to be the Student Loans Company asking for their bank details
Be wary of any email or unsolicited phone call that:
Read scammers - they’re after your money to find out about other scams targeting students.
What to do if you think you’ve been targeted
If you think you or one of your friends have been targeted by scammers, contact the Student Hub as soon as possible by telephoning +44 (0)1904 324140 or emailing: student-hub@york.ac.uk.