What must you do if you are scammed as an Overseas Student?

An Overseas Student will be one among the prime targets for scammers. Owing to their new status in the host nation they will usually have no nearby social support to find. They are thus considered to be easy prey for scammers looking for victims.

However, the situation is avoidable if you know the correct people to contact who can help you to escalate the issue:

1. Warden

It will be possible for the Warden to inform you if the doubtful request for the rental deposit is actually a part of the college policy. The warden will also be able to inform if the number of origin of the dubious call needs to be flagged, as quoted by the Study International.

2. International Student Office

The International Student Office would have listed during your orientation as an overseas student the prospective scams you should be cautious of. ISO would have also listed the contact person for specific types. This will include contact numbers during non-office hours. It is crucial to follow these instructions as an overseas student.

It is best to contact the ISO if the warden is not available or if you stay in a private accommodation. The reason is that these individuals are aware of the other University departments that need to be alerted or contacted.

3. Police

You must notify the Police if you observe anything apprehensive particularly if it is beyond the purview of your ISO. The local Police may possess additional data. They may have also identified the trends in your University that you may be unaware of. Thus, they will be in a position to advise you regarding the next course of action.

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