{"id":6101,"date":"2019-10-31T11:43:50","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T21:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/issmanoa\/?p=6101"},"modified":"2019-10-31T11:55:01","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T21:55:01","slug":"u-s-department-of-state-issues-warning-of-increased-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/issmanoa\/?p=6101","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Department of State warns of increased scams"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The U.S. Department of State Exchange 糖心视频or Program recently reported:<\/p>\n

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...an an increasing number of phone and email scams affecting exchange visitors.\u00a0 The Department has seen an uptick in housing and rental scams where exchange visitors transfer money before they start their program to a fraudulent realtor or landlord, scamming the victims out of hundreds if not thousands of dollars. \u00a0Other reported scams involve phone calls from alleged government representatives demanding personal information and money with threats of deportation from the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A scam is a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation that tries to obtain information (usually sensitive and personal) and\/or money from the victim. International students are especially vulnerable to scams because their unfamiliarity with U.S. laws and practices. If you ever receive a suspicious call, email or other communication, or are the victim of a scam, report it to the local law enforcement authorities immediately, or seek guidance from the ISS Office.<\/p>\n

Below are links to helpful university and government resources to educate yourself on protecting your identity and information.<\/p>\n