Scams And Fraud

Do not fall victim to common scams and fraud tactics designed to scare and rob you — money and important information it can happen to anyone — to you too! Scammers may pretend to be government or law enforcement agencies, housing authorities, or other officials. They may ask for credit card, debit card, or gift card information. Scammers may request immediate payment or make direct or indirect threats to you or your family and friends over the phone. The real authorities would never make such a request.

Know What To Do

Do not provide your name, passport details, contact information, password, bank account. Do not give credit card details or other personal information to an unknown person. Do not follow the instructions of callers. A de facto law enforcement official, government ejент, or court official will not request to make personal details or money transfers via phone — be alert. Call a trusted friend or close relative before making a move. These types of encounters can be stressful, tarnish your best judgment, and make you make mistakes. Inform law enforcement to report your suspicions and follow their guidance.

Scam Strategy

Scammers can be — posing as a relative or friend in distress or claiming to be with them, often requiring immediate assistance. They may use the poor quality of distant cell phone calls to make the sound appear real. Learn to give an authentic feel to a person’s calls even using their social media account — Nicknames or descriptions about recent or tragedy and the person’s past activities on the trip. make calls that look “real” and high status — even for someone who is very aware of the risk. They fall victim to our tendency to help others. Hide their actual phone number to display a different number. Calls that appear to be from a local number can be recognizable in your own country, or even from a local community — or elsewhere, even from a third country.

Alert Your Family

Virtual frauds and scams sometimes target the families of students studying abroad. Make sure family members are aware of this crime. If a family member has a question — for a student’s well-being — they should immediately contact the student’s office of programming studies abroad, consultant, or other university contact point.

Unwanted Effects And Suppression

A student abroad may face an attempt to influence or silence the right to free expression. Government organizations, groups or individuals may attempt to silence political and social people — attitudes that differ from their own and force conformity. Some people may be upset and afraid that their own citizens, because of their living, working, or studying somewhere in the US or abroad, may be targeted. These governments may also target frequently or individually born citizens; Foreign or other foreign relations of the family may become the target of pressure or harassment. Repression often targets members of ethnic, religious, or spiritual minority groups or those whose political ideologies or social positions cause them to be perceived as disruptive. This behaviour is illegal and violates the individual’s individual rights. If you feel like this is happening to you or someone else, you can seek help to stop it.

Get Help

If you are subject to or become aware of actions that you think may be considered repressive, contact the UW-Madison Director of International Safety and Security. They can put you in touch with government agencies and experts who can help. Circumstances will be considered to ensure that your professional work and well-being is not put at risk, thoughtfully and privately.

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