Fraud Awareness

Fraudsters often offer discounts on school tuition if the victim makes a tuition payment via the fraudsters. These fraudsters are using stolen credit card information and students ultimately end up with a balance even after paying the fraudsters.

• Scammers target international students at a higher rate compared to domestic students (scammers have especially targeted students using the popular app, WeChat)
• Scammers often promise an approximate 5% discount on tuition payments for students who use their 3rd-party services
• Victims are asked to provide their University login credentials and their credit card information

• Never share your online credentials with anyone!
• Only use payment methods approved by CUNY, such as the Nelnet Payment Plan
• Advise your parents or authorized payers not to respond to any 3rd party solicitations for payment of tuition and fees at a discount