PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Parents, be cautious during student testing season. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is seeing more scams related to SAT and ACT prep.
According to Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, scammers are contacting parents of kids who are expected to take the PSAT, SAT or ACT and claiming to be associated with the College Board or another educational organization.
They trick the parent into confirming their student’s name, address, school, test details and other personal information before offering preparation materials. Then, they ask for a cash deposit, which they say will be refunded after the test materials are mailed back.
State prosecutors said they have received several reports of these scams. They urge parents to be cautious of anyone calling and asking for money of any kind, and not to give out personal information.
Prosecutors said the College Board will never ask for bank or credit card information over the phone or by email. Anyone who receives a call like this should report it to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Reports can be submitted by emailing scams@attorneygeneral.gov or calling 1-800-441-2555.