Common scams
Tuition discounts
Scammers may claim they can pay your tuition at a discounted rate if you send them money directly. They often make the payment using stolen credit or debit cards. While the tuition may initially show as “paid,” the payment is later reversed once fraud is detected and the student is then responsible for the full outstanding tuition, while the scammer keeps the money.
Protect yourself from tuition scams:
- SAIT does not offer tuition discounts, especially through individuals or third parties.
- Never send money to anyone offering to “help pay” or reduce your tuition.
- Do not share your SAIT login credentials with any individual or third party.
Scholarship scams
Scammers may claim you have been selected for a scholarship or financial award. These emails may ask you to click on a link, verify your information, or provide personal details.
Please be advised that these messages could be scam attempts and not affiliated with SAIT.
Protect yourself from scholarship scams:
- Verify scholarship availability through the scholarship directory
- Verify that emails communications come from @sait.ca email address only
- Report suspicious emails using the “Report Phishing” option in Outlook
Employment scams
Job scams are increasingly common and often target international students. These scams may appear as legitimate job opportunities but are designed to steal your money, personal information, or both. Being aware of the warning signs can help you protect yourself during your job search.
Scammers may:
- Ask for money or personal information
- Offer jobs that do not exist
- Use your identity or bank account for illegal activity
Protecting yourself from employment scams
- Research the employer - verify the company through its official website and contact information
- Apply through trusted sources - use verified job boards such as LinkedIn or Indeed or the employer’s official careers page
- Do not share your personal information (SIN, bank details, or ID) with an employer too early
If you've been impacted by a scam or a fraudulent activity
If you believe you’ve been affected by a scam, contact your bank immediately, report the incident to the Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre: 1‑888‑495‑8501 and contact International Centre for assistance.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.