fraud
Beware of scams – if in doubt, verify
University Police wants the campus to be aware of weekly reports of email, social media and text scams or frauds.
Read More »Beware of new fraud trend
The University Police would like to let the campus community know that there is a report of a new fraudulent trend targeting members of the campus community.
Read More »Beware of unemployment fraud attempts
The University Police would like to let the campus community know that there have been several reports of fraudulent unemployment applications being filed in the names of several members of the campus community, primarily employees. If you receive a notice that an unemployment application was completed in your name without your consent, please follow these steps:
Read More »Get tips to shop safely online
Buying holiday gifts online? The U.S. Secret Service’s Cyber Fraud Task Force offers tips for avoiding fraud and protecting your transactions. Get them here.
Read More »Beware of fraud attempts
The University Police remind the campus community that criminals often use the holiday season as a time to commit fraud. A recent scam in the local area involves someone who calls and claims to represent Apple. Doug Roberts, chief of University Police, offers the following tips:
Read More »Beware of scammers posing as ICE officers
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has provided information about a scam currently being targeted at international students. The scam includes people saying they are calling from ICE and asking for payment.
Read More »Beware of fraud – do not pay debts with gift cards
University Police recently received reports of a scam targeting international students. The scam involves someone who claims to be with law enforcement (e.g. police, sheriff, etc.) calling students and threatening arrest for breaking a law or not paying a tax.
Read More »Beware of phone scam
The University Police has been notified of a recent fraud scheme that involves someone calling who claims to be with the Social Security Administration. The caller asks the victim to provide their Social Security Number so that their file can be pulled.
Read More »Beware of scam targeting international students, employees
University Police have received reports of a scam targeting international students, staff and faculty. The scam involves someone supposedly from a foreign governmental agency contacting the recipient via phone and informing the intended victim that he or she violated the law in their county. Doug Roberts, chief of Missouri S&T’s University Police, offers the following tips to avoid falling for a scam:
Read More »Beware of scam
University Police has received a complaint of attempted fraud related to a telephone call from someone claiming to be with S&T’s police department with a “spoofed” phone number that appeared to be University Police’s number, 341-4300. The caller said the student owed money and threatened arrest if the student did not pay the caller. The department reminds the campus community to keep the following tips in mind:
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