invitation to participate in VT Research exploring Cyberscams targeting International Students and Scholars
cranwellconnect
Dear students,
From time to time, we receive opportunities for international students to participate in ongoing research that can inform and improve support for international student success.
We are very excited to share an invitation to participate in a research project being led at Virginia Tech, which investigates the phenomenon of cyberscams targeting international students and scholars.
Please see the relevant information below to identify if you are eligible to participate:
Best,
CranwellConnect
~RSE
Virginia Tech research (IRB #25-305) is investigating scam vulnerability and the availability of scam prevention resources among international students and scholars. Participants will take part in a brief (15-minute) survey that explores vulnerabilities, access to scam prevention resources, support systems, communities, and scam victimization among international students and scholars. The project also aims to empower said individuals and communities and help us develop resources for the said communities. The survey will be fielded from March 20th until the end of the Spring term.
Participants who complete the survey will be granted the opportunity to participate in an optional follow-up interview elaborating on the survey topics.
Who is eligible?
Interested parties must:
- Be 18 years old or older
- Be citizens of a country other than the U.S.
- Be currently associated with a college or university in the U.S.
- Be currently residing in the U.S.
- Have been approached by scammers since residing in the U.S.
Where to sign up?
To participate in this study, please access the survey by visiting: virginiatech.questionpro.com/cyberscams or use the QR code:
Questions
For questions, please contact Katalin Parti, PI, kpa...@vt.edu; phone (540) 231-6046
Sincerely,
Victoria Bechtold (they/them)
Doctoral Student of Sociology
President of SGSO • GTA
555 McBryde Hall