Avoiding Scams
WARNING: Don't Be Scammed!
Students
- Don't give or send money to a landlord when you have not seen the property
- Don't trust emails that ask you to send money in exchange for the keys
- Don't pay money by funds transfer to someone you don't know
- Don't rely on testimonials provided by the advertiser
- Do make sure you have the landlord’s complete and accurate contact details
- Don't rent your room or send or refund money to someone you have not met
For more information go to the Australian Government's Scamwatch website
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If You Want to Report a Scam
Please contact Student Services and also "Report a Scam" via Scamwatch