Students encouraged to be on their guard for phishing scams as payments start

Targeting students can be extremely lucrative for fraudsters, especially when timed well. Their messages can look increasingly convincing and often include a scaremongering message, making their victims even more likely to proceed whilst being fearful of losing out on their loans. You must always remain vigilant to any message received, whether it’s phishing emails or text messages that contain links. Many do not associate SMS with phishing, but it is widely used to convey illicit messaging, enticing victims to part with their private information such as passwords or bank details. It is always worth reminding students to log in to their accounts via their usual trusted method, but if some feel they have been conned into giving away their details they should think about upping their security on their bank accounts and changing any passwords if any were disclosed.  Read Less