Current workflow
Critical RiskCritical scam triage for international students
ScamShield shows immediate red flags, what not to do, safe next steps, and who to contact when a fake authority threat appears.
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Scam Risk
Scam analysis
Red Flags
- Requests payment with gift cards
- Asks you to act before verifying identity
- Requests sensitive identity information
Why It May Be Dangerous
- International students are often targeted with threats, fake job offers, fake rentals, and payment requests that pressure them to share money or identity documents.
What Not To Do
- Do not send money
- Do not share SSN, passport, bank, or visa documents
- Do not click suspicious links
Safe Next Steps
- Save screenshots
- Verify through an official website or office
- Report the message if it impersonates a university or agency
Who To Contact
- Campus police or student support
- International office if immigration threats are used
- Bank fraud department if money was sent
Evidence To Save
- Full message headers
- Sender phone/email
- Payment instructions
- Screenshots and links
Recommended next step
High RiskAnalyze a document
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