
Students are 3x more likely to be scammed than any other customer*
With everything that's going on in your world, you're probably used to speeding through everyday tasks - including shopping online.
But it pays to stop and pause before parting with any of your money.
Hear what other students think about scams

“I recently bought a ticket from a scammer, and he wasn’t too pushy, he was actually quite friendly."
Student, 19
“...When I think about fraud, I think about big scams. But to see it's for things like trainers and shoes? That’s something that I buy. It’s not something that I would necessarily associate with a scam.”
Student, 20
“You feel like you’re stupid for being...part of a scam or something.”
Student, 19
Other common scams
Scam emails and texts
This is when a scammer sends emails and texts encouraging you to click a link.
This allows them to steal your personal or banking details.
Scam calls
This is when a scammer calls and uses your stolen details to try to convince you they’re from a trusted company like your bank or student loan company.
Often, they'll say your account is at risk and tell you to move your money to a different account.
Upfront fee scams
This is when a scammer asks you for upfront payments for goods or services.
They might say it’s to access your student loan, to secure a job or even to secure your student housing or a rental property.
They might reach out through social media or post a fake ad.
So what can you do?
Don't get played, press pause and remember:
One last thing. Remember the student loan company, your bank and the police will never call to tell you to move your money to another account.
* Data based on the average fraud rate for students compared to other Lloyds Bank customers.