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Scams

Beware of Scams

Scammers may impersonate an employee of a government agency such as the IRS, ICE, FBI, CBP, USCIS, or even a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Learn more about common scams and be alert for suspicious calls, emails, and texts.

Know how to Identify Common Threats

fake employers
Tell the FTC: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/
  • To inform you that you have violated an immigration law
  • To request personal information
  • To request payment for a visa fee
  • To request payment to fix your visa status
  • To inform you that you owe taxes and you should pay them now

  • You are offered a job you have yet to apply for
  • The salary offered is higher than usual
  • You do not have an interview in person or via Zoom with the camera on
  • Your interview is over text or chat
  • The terms of your employment are vague
  • The company says they will send you a check to buy computer equipment for you to work from home.

  • Vacancies are listed on reputable housing websites but by scammers
  • You are asked to send money for the deposit before you can view the housing
  • You are told that the owner or landlord is out of town and will mail you the key
  • The rental fee is cheap 鈥 much cheaper than other housing 鈥 with photos of a beautiful apartment or house

 

How to avoid scams

The information below is provided by Consumer. ftc.gov

money scam
  • ICE, USCIS, SEVP, CBP, IRS, Police Officer - Government officers will NEVER call you and demand money.
  • 顿辞苍鈥檛 or use , , or a to pay someone who says they鈥檙e with the government.
    • Scammers because it鈥檚 hard to track that money, and just as hard to get it back. They鈥檒l take your money and disappear.
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  • 顿辞苍鈥檛 give your financial or personal information to someone who calls, texts, emails, or messages you on social media and says they鈥檙e with the government.
    • If you think a call or message could be real, stop. Hang up the phone and call the government agency directly at a number you know is correct. If the call is a robocall, don鈥檛 press any numbers. Pressing numbers could lead to more calls.
scam alert
  • 顿辞苍鈥檛 click on links in unexpected emails, texts, or social media messages.
    • Scammers send emails and messages that look like they鈥檙e from a government agency but are designed to steal your money and personal information. 顿辞苍鈥檛 click on any link, and don鈥檛 pass it on to others. Just delete the message.


USCIS

  • 顿辞苍鈥檛 trust your caller ID.
    • Your caller ID might show the government agency鈥檚 real phone number or name 鈥 like 鈥淪ocial Security Administration.鈥 But caller ID can be faked. It could be anyone calling from anywhere in the world.

If you see yourself in any of these situations:

Don't Panic!

Contact someone you trust or call the International Student Center.