Scams are tricks with the intention of getting hold of your money fraudulently. They take various forms and could be relatively simple or quite sophisticated ways in which to get you to reveal your personal details or even have you pay your money directly to them.
The best way to protect yourself is to recognise when you may be getting targeted.
Be aware that Kingston Universitywill not accept any responsibility for payments that are made outside of the officially endorsed payment methods.
Further information on scams and tricks can be obtained from the or . The British Council have also provided an which has a lot of advice on how to stay safe and enjoy your time studying in the UK.