Student Advice Service – Money Matters

News from the Student Advice Service at the University of Brighton

New term, new funding, same old scam

Does the following email look familiar?

——– Original message ——–
From: Student Loan Company
Date: 22/04/2015 18:22 (GMT+00:00)
To: studnetlist@uni.brighton.ac.uk
Subject: Your student loan information
Dear student,
To ensure your future payments are not delayed, your are required to update your account due to a recent update in our database. To update your account, follow the link below.
Student Link

Update your account immediately to avoid delays

Best Regards,
Student Loan Company

PLEASE IGNORE IT, ITS A SCAM

The clues are in the poor grammar and spelling mistakes, which I have highlighted in bold (although we all make spelling mistakes!)
‘Official’ emails would not contain such glaring mistakes and the Student Loans Company would never ask you to confirm your details online in this crude way.

Please be vigilant with all online details and communication and contact Student Advice Service studentadvice@brighton.ac.uk if you are worried, concerned or want to check the validity of any correspondence

Student Advice Service

Helen Abrahams • April 23, 2015


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