Be cautious of scams offering discounts or help with tuition fees. Scammers may pose as government agencies, demanding an -international student tariff. They threaten to revoke your visa if you do not pay via hard-to-track methods. Be wary of those promising to pay your tuition or offering discounts too good to be true offers likely are.
York St John University will not unexpectedly offer sudden discounts or scholarships. Please report suspicious emails asking for bank details or offering tuition fee reductions to the Finance team.
- Avoid non-endorsed payment services advertised in your home country.
- Always check with the University before processing payments through third parties.
- Do not share personal information with those not verified by York St John University.
- Do not be pressured by a deadline or threats of retaliation.
You can submit a case in the Student Hub online portal, detailing Tuition Payment Scam in the title
Beware of scammers posing as your bank, claiming that your accounts are at risk. They may suggest moving your money to a -safe- account that they have set up for you, but which is actually under someone else-s name. Once you transfer the money, it is gone forever. A real bank will not unexpectedly ask for passwords, PINs, account details, or request money transfers.
If you get a call like this, hang up and call your bank using the number on your card or mobile banking app. If you think you may have lost money, contact your bank immediately to explore the possibility of recovering your money.