What Are Scams?
Scams come in many forms and are a type of social engineering to either gain your personal identifiable information (PII), or steal your money. They are getting more and more sophisticated, particularly when it comes to targeting you online and through mobile devices. It’s important to know how to recognize a scam so you can protect yourself from fraudsters.
Note that KSU will NEVER ask for your password through e-mail, so be wary of anything that says otherwise.
Please report any scams you receive to phish@kent.edu. You can learn about additional ways to report phishing scams here: Report Phishing
How To Detect a Scam?
- Scammers pretend to be from organizations you know
- They pretend that you won a prize or that there is a problem
- Scam calls will usually pressure you to act immediately
- If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is
- Scammers will tell you to pay in a specific way
Steps To Avoid Scams
- Don’t give out any personal information
- Resist pressure
- Block unwanted calls or messages
- Don't click on any pictures, links, or white spaces in a suspicious email
- Stop and talk to someone before taking action or giving out any information
Please refer to the site to read more about common scams and how to report them.