Thursday, December 22, 2022
- Individuals, likely using false identification, are reportedly reaching out (via email and phone) to international students.
- These scammers are promising to provide students with work-related credentials and pay stubs to meet program requirements for a fee ranging between $1,500 to $2,000.
- Please protect yourself from scams. Under no circumstance should you be paying to secure a job/posting.
If you suspect you may be the victim of a scam, immediately contact:
- University of Waterloo Special Constable Services - 519-888-4911 or uwscs@uwaterloo.ca,
- Waterloo Region Police Services - call the non-emergency line at 519-570-9777, or
- File a report with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website