University life opens up exciting new opportunities, but it can also make you a target for fraudsters. From fake accommodation offers and phishing emails to recruitment fraud and immigration fraud, criminals are constantly finding new ways to exploit students.
To help you stay one step ahead, City of London Police and Stop! Think Fraud have partnered together to create a practical, easy-to-use University students booklet designed specifically for university students.
With tackling fraud high on the national agenda, the City of London Police has launched the University Student Fraud Guide to help students stay safe and informed. Available on the Report Fraud website, the guide acts as a one-stop resource covering the most common frauds affecting students today.
Whether you're starting your first year or preparing to graduate, this guide will help you
- recognise common frauds,
- protect your money and personal information,
- and know what to do if something goes wrong.
As the national lead force for fraud, the City of London Police has a unique insight into the latest fraud and cyber crime trends through Report Fraud, the UK's fraud and cyber crime reporting service. Using this intelligence, along with expert advice from Stop! Think Fraud, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and organisations that support students throughout their university journey, we've brought together the most relevant guidance in one place.
Whether you're looking for accommodation, applying for jobs, or managing your finances, this guide has the advice you need to stay secure throughout your university experience.
Looking for more support? From fees, visas and immigration to working and life in the UK, UKCISA's free, independent international student advice is here for every step of your journey. Visit our advice pages here.
