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On behalf of NYSED Chief Privacy and Chief Information Security Officer

Dear District Administrator:

Dear parent or guardian please let this serve as a reminder that you should not share personal or financial information over the phone with unsolicited callers. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately.  We are sending this reminder because parents and/or guardians of children who have recently taken an SAT or PSAT exam have been receiving scam calls   requesting personal information, including a credit card number, to mail the test results.

Additional tips about how to protect yourself  from SAT test-related scams can be found on the  Better Business Bureau website and below:

• Always be wary of unsolicited callers: If you receive a random call from someone asking for payment, research their organization before sharing any personal information.

• Double check with your child: If someone claims they're calling because of a service your child requested, hang up and check with your child first.

• Understand the College Board's practices: The College Board will never ask you for your bank or credit card information over the phone or through email.

Don't give your financial information to strangers: Never agree to pay a stranger with any form of payment for a purchase you didn't initiate.

Thank you,

Privacy Office and Information Security Office

NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY 12234