Safety & Scams

Do not become a victim of a scams, schemes, or theft. You should never share your passwords, Social Security number, bank account numbers, or credit card numbers when people call you. Know what to look for and how to avoid scams.

If something sounds "too good to be true," then it probably is. If you become a victim, there is little that can be done to have your money returned.

If you suspect that you are a victim of a scam, please report it! There is a chance that nothing can be done to help recover property you have lost, but your report is important to help stop theft from happening to another person. 

Penn State Resources/Alerts:

Financial and job-related frauds and scams by Penn State Student Affairs
Email phishing scams
Tips from the Penn State Police
Avoiding and Reporting Scams
Football ticket scam
Email phishing scams

U.S. Government Alerts:

Common scams reported to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
U.S. Department of State scam alert (includes info re: authenticity of U.S. gov’t emails)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Warning re: scam that targets Chinese students