The University has been made aware of fraudulent activity at universities across the country where a third party offers to pay a student’s fees on their behalf at a discounted rate.
The third party is a fraudster who receives money from the student then uses stolen credit cards to attempt to make payments to their University. These payments will be rejected, leaving the student’s fees unpaid and their money in the hands of the fraudster.
Students should only pay their fees through a method approved by the University and must let the University know if their fees are being paid by an official sponsor or other funder.
If students are concerned they may be the victim of this fraud they should contact the University’s Student Services team.
How students can help protect themselves from fraud:
- Avoid individuals or companies advertising fee payment services; should the other party’s actions be illegal it is likely you will still be liable for payment of your fees.
- Do not share your University student payment account details with anyone and regularly change your password.
- Check your account frequently to ensure that you recognise all transactions being made.
Further advice on fraud protection is available from UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).
