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Student scams
Fraudsters and criminals can target anyone, even young people and students.
Learn how to keep yourself and your money safe.
Fraudsters are targeting students
They know that students are often away from home and may be looking for ways to earn some extra cash.
If you know the methods they can use, you’ll find it easier to protect yourself.
Avoid becoming a money mule
Other ways students could be targeted
Stay safe when shopping online
Students may look online to buy items like second hand furniture, mobile phones and tickets at low prices. Fraudsters take advantage of this by posting items that don’t really exist.
Can you pay by card?
Fraudsters will ask you to pay by bank transfer because they know that it makes it harder to recover the money.
If a seller or website won’t let you pay by card, or any other way that protects your money, it’s a scam.
Have you seen the item?
Always try to see an item in person before you pay for it.
Take your time, don’t rush into paying for something, if you’re not sure.
Always look for reviews you can trust to make sure a website or seller is genuine.
Is it too good to be true?
Items at lower than normal prices, especially if they’re hard to find or sold out elsewhere, could be a scam.
Fraudsters may make you feel rushed into a decision by telling you someone else is interested.
Read more about how to buy online safely.
Learn about other scams and how to protect yourself
Scam calls
Find out how fraudsters can use your details to win your trust.
Social media scams
Did you know fraudsters set up fake profiles just to steal money?
Protect your identity
Fraudsters want to steal your personal and banking details.
Protect your devices
Do you know how to keep your devices safe?
Protect your passwords
Fraudsters will try to guess passwords to your online accounts.
