Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs and Fisher College of Business are collaborating to host a workshop Thursday titled, "Avoiding Fraud and Scams" from 6-7 p.m. in Page Hall.
Kate Hallihan, senior assistant dean of students at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, said financial stress is one of the greatest burdens on college students, which makes them especially vulnerable to fraud.
Erica Wicks, vice president and Columbus community manager with Chase Bank, said students can especially be targeted for scams relating to scholarships, jobs and housing.
"We think education and awareness are the best defenses," Wicks said. "Technology is evolving, [scams] are getting more sophisticated to where it's more convincing and harder to stop, and so we're trying to help support students."
The event will cover ways students can be more aware and help protect themselves from fraud and scams. Students will engage in community discussions and receive additional Chase resources, Wicks said.
Hallihan said this is part of an ongoing effort to teach students the importance of financial literacy, and she hopes the Glenn College continues to hold similar events.
"We're helping to protect [students] and by proxy, they're going to help protect the public interest someday," Hallihan said.
Wicks agreed, saying her work with Chase Bank includes providing free financial education to students, businesses and the overall community.
The event is open to all Ohio State students.
