Protect Yourself from Cyber Scammers and Identity Thieves!

As a college student, you live on your devices—like your phone and laptop—and rely on them for your social and scholastic lives. Cyber criminals and identity thieves know that too, which is why so many prey on college students, looking to steal your personal information, your money, or both!

The impact of these student-centered scams can be severe—your identity stolen, credit cards and loans taken out in your name, bank account zeroed out. That’s why the U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General (OIG) encourages you to take these simple steps to avoid falling victim to student-centered scammers, and shares what to do if you think you’ve been caught in their traps!