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February 5, 2024, Filed Under: General

Be Vigilant: Don’t Fall for a Scam!

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International students and scholars are often targeted for scams here in the United States or while organizing travel and accommodations before they arrive. Avoid falling for these scams by equipping yourself with knowledge.  How Scams Work  Scams are a dishonest way to obtain a person’s confidential information and/or money through… read more 

August 20, 2018, Filed Under: General

SCAM ALERT!

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Warning: a phone scam targeting Chinese nationals has been reported nationwide. Scammers are using robo-calls containing messages in Mandarin that claim to be from the Chinese Consulate. Some message have been reported to state that there is a package or document for the individual at the Chinese Consulate office and… read more 

July 24, 2013, Filed Under: General

Fraud Alert: Be Careful With Your Personal Information

Always be cautious about the information you give to someone over the phone! An international student recently reported a possible scam. There have been other reports around the country of the same type of call. Be on the alert! According to reports, the caller will state that he is from… read more 

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