If I Suspect Student Financial Aid Fraud What Should I Do?
You can help ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all financial aid applicants by reporting suspected federal financial aid fraud to the U.S. Department of Education Office of the Inspector General.

If you suspect that a scholarship offer is a scam, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission.

Report Identity Theft
Your personal information can be used by others to commit financial aid fraud.  If you become a victim of identity theft or suspect that your student information has been stolen, contact the appropriate agencies:

U.S. Department of Education
Office of Inspector General Hotline
1-800-MIS-USED (1-800-647-8733)
complain online: www.ed.gov/misused

Federal Trade Commission
1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338)
complain online: www.consumer.gov/idtheft

Social Security Administration
1-800-269-0271
www.ssa.gov

Equifax Credit Bureau
1-800-525-6285
www.equifax.com

Experian Information Solutions (Formerly TRW)
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com

TransUnion Credit Bureau
1-800-680-7289
www.transunion.com

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