October 24, 2024
Dear Lockport City School District Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to share important information on behalf of the New York State Education Department’s Chief Privacy Officer and Chief Information Security Officer. Please review the following important details:
Please let this serve as a reminder that parents and/or legal guardians 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 throughout the State of New York 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