Pa. (WETM) – Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has released a scam warning for parents of students who will soon be taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT exams.
According to the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, scammers are tricking parents by making calls where they are claiming to be associated with the College Board and other educational organizations to offer preparation materials for their student’s upcoming exam.
The scammers have been tricking their victim by using their student’s name, address, school and test details, amongst other personal information, to get them to give parent permission and submit a deposit for test prep materials. The scammer then claims that the deposit will be refunded after the test materials are used and returned.
To help parents ensure that they aren’t falling victim to these scams, the Office of the Attorney General has provided the following tips to keep in mind:
- Always be cautious of unsolicited phone calls and emails that are requesting payment.
- Never give out personal information to someone who is performing an unsolicited call or email.
- Tell the caller that you need to speak with your child or partner before confirming.
- Remember that the College Board will never ask for bank or credit card information over the phone or by email.
Any questions or concerns in regard to this scam may be submitted to the Office of the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection by submitting a complaint to the office online, emailing scams@attorneygeneral.gov or by calling 1-800-441-2555.
