In this scam you are approached or contacted by someone who promises you a discount on your tuition if you pay through that person. This person may also pretend to be someone one will know.
The person uses your Ohio State username and password to pay with a credit card and the tuition appears paid in full on your account. You wire the person the tuition amount minus the discount promised. However, the credit card was stolen and Ohio State will reject the payment. You will then still owe the entire tuition amount to Ohio State in order to remain enrolled.
To avoid this scam:
- Know that anyone who promises a discount on your tuition is only trying to take advantage of you. If the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- Never share your Ohio State username and password with anyone.
- Only pay your tuition through Buckeyelink.
- Contact the Ohio State Bursar, Student Legal Services and/or the Office of International Affairs if you suspect a scam, before entering into any agreements with a potential scammer.
- Report all scams to local law enforcement.