How contract cheating providers target students
A has flagged changes in the behaviour of commercial academic cheating services that target students studying for an Australian higher education award. Reports received by TEQSA suggest operators of these services are being more aggressive and direct in their promotional activities and are more frequently targeting users of their service for blackmail or identity theft.
It is important to be aware of the ways that illegal contract cheating providers may seek to target students, including:
- masquerading as legitimate ‘homework help’ or tutoring services
- contacting students on social media or via email
- attempting to gain access to student chat groups on WhatsApp or other platforms
- physical flyers and posters on campus
- recruiting students to promote their services.
Anyone can report a suspicious advert or service to the University using this form.
