{"id":12361,"date":"2026-03-25T13:17:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/?p=12361"},"modified":"2026-03-25T13:24:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:24:05","slug":"be-aware-international-student-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/be-aware-international-student-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"International student scams: stay informed, stay safe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International students are often targeted by scams. Knowing the common warning signs \u2014 and where to get help \u2014 can protect your money, personal information and wellbeing.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone contacts you and it feels suspicious, <strong>stop and do not engage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continue the conversation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share personal or financial information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talk to friends or family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact University support services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report the incident to police and Scamwatch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact your Consulate for advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emergency: call <strong>000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non\u2011emergency police: <strong>131 444<\/strong> (Police Assistance Line)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/report-a-scam\">Report the scam<\/a>&nbsp;to Scamwatch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-999x666.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-999x666.png 999w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-1068x712.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wordpress-Banner-2160-x-440-1920x1280.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think you\u2019ve been scammed? Seek support at La Trobe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scams can happen to anyone. There\u2019s no need to feel embarrassed \u2014 support is available and acting quickly can help prevent further harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who to contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safer Community<\/strong><br>Confidential, free advice for any safety or wellbeing concern.<br>Phone: 03 9479 8988<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:safercommunity@latrobe.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safercommunity@latrobe.edu.au<\/a><br>Online reporting available, with an anonymous option. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/services\/safer-community\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/services\/safer-community\">Visit the website<\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ASK La Trobe and International Student Support<\/strong><br>Your first point of contact for academic, financial, social or personal support. If you\u2019re unsure where to go, start with ASK La Trobe and the team will connect you to the right service. <a href=\"https:\/\/latrobe-current.custhelp.com\/app\/answers\/detail\/a_id\/2145\/~\/international-student-support-contact\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/latrobe-current.custhelp.com\/app\/answers\/detail\/a_id\/2145\/~\/international-student-support-contact\">Visit the website<\/a> to get in contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>24\u2011hour international student support hotline<\/strong><br>Call <strong>1800 758 360<\/strong> for after\u2011hours support, including nights, weekends and public holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common scams targeting international students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Threat scams targeting Chinese communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as Chinese authority or threat scams, this highly targeted scam disproportionately affects Mandarin\u2011speaking communities in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers usually contact people by phone, pretending to be officials from Chinese authorities such as the embassy, police, or other government agencies. Sometimes they also pose as telecommunications providers to appear more credible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victims are falsely accused of serious crimes and pressured to make urgent payments to \u201cprove\u201d their innocence. Threats may include arrest, legal action, surveillance or deportation. Scammers often instruct victims not to speak to anyone else, increasing fear and isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_v1Jgicjes8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-AU&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latest Scamwatch data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2025, Scamwatch received <strong>1,294 reports<\/strong>, a <strong>26% increase<\/strong> from 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$12.9 million<\/strong> was lost to these scams, up more than <strong>10% year on year<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People aged <strong>18\u201324<\/strong> reported the highest losses, close to <strong>$8 million<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reports referencing \u201cuniversity\u201d or \u201cschool\u201d increased by <strong>75%<\/strong> compared to 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Warning signs may include fear, secrecy, claims of being \u201cunder surveillance\u201d, or being required to check in regularly with someone by phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice these signs in yourself or others, seek help immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you ever receive a call from someone making threats about arrest or deportation, it is a scam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hang up the phone immediately and report it to your local police or to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you think the scammer has your bank account details, contact your bank immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warn your friends and family about this scam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Members of the Chinese community in Australia can also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/report-a-scam\">report the scam<\/a>&nbsp;to Scamwatch. More information can be found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/types-of-scams\/threat-scams\/chinese-authority-scams\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/types-of-scams\/threat-scams\/chinese-authority-scams\">Scamwatch<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other common scams<\/strong> <strong>targetting students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Visa and immigration scams<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Scammers pretend to be government or immigration officials and claim there is a problem with your visa. They often create fear by threatening deportation or legal action and demand urgent payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government departments do not call students demanding money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visa issues are handled only by official government agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never pay or share details over the phone or by email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Accommodation rental scams<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Some international students are impacted by rental scams, particularly through social media or informal sub\u2011letting arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common warning signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being asked to pay rent or bond before inspecting a property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests for payment via cash or money transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sub\u2011letters collecting rent but not paying the landlord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always inspect properties, use secure payment methods, and be cautious of offers that seem urgent or unusually cheap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Fee payment scams<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Never pay tuition fees to a third party.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers may claim they can arrange discounted fees. Payments are often made using stolen credit cards and later reversed, leaving the student with unpaid fees owed to the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>La Trobe University does not offer fee discounts through third parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University will never ask for your bank details by email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always pay fees directly through official University channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Social media and online scams<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Scammers use fake profiles, messages and links to target students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay safe online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not accept friend requests from people you don\u2019t know<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit how much personal information you share<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If something feels unusual, pause and ask for advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Job scams<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>No one should ask you to pay for a job, return part of your wages, or hold your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your rights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must be paid at least the minimum wage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must receive a payslip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your employer cannot cancel your visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a serious criminal offence to force anyone to work through threats, deception or debt. Report this behaviour to the Australian Federal Police on <strong>131 237<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For workplace advice and support, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairwork.gov.au\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.fairwork.gov.au\/\">Fair Work Ombudsman<\/a> website. You can also read more about your workplace rights in Australia in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/your-work-rights-as-an-international-student-in-australia\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/your-work-rights-as-an-international-student-in-australia\/\">MyLaTrobe article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers rely on fear and urgency. Pause, check and talk to someone you trust. If something doesn\u2019t feel right, seek advice before taking action. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/\">Scamwatch<\/a> website for further information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International students are often targeted by scams. Knowing the common warning signs \u2014 and where to get help \u2014 can protect your money, personal information and wellbeing. 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