Protect yourself and your identity by learning how to avoid scams and fraud that target international students.
As an international student or scholar at Champlain College, you need to be aware of common scams and how to avoid them or not be taken advantage of.
Commons scams use the threat of the loss of valid immigration status and request large sums of money to avoid that loss.
The Social Security Administration (or, SSA) will not give out your SSN to anyone, except when authorized by law to do so.
Never carry your SSN card in your wallet or on your person – memorize the # and put it away in a safe space.
Be careful about sharing your SSN. It is okay to share with your employers, IRS, your bank, and hospitals.
If someone asks for your SSN, ask 3 important questions:
Email/Phone: