Security Notice: Fraudulent Email Impersonation and Scam Alerts

2026-05-12

STAR Scholars Network, Press, and affiliated journals have become aware of fraudulent emails impersonating members of our editorial leadership, administrators, and academic teams through unofficial email accounts and unauthorized communication channels.

These scam messages may falsely request:

  • Wire transfers or financial payments
  • Gift cards or reimbursements
  • Banking or personal information
  • Confidential assistance or urgent favors
  • Login credentials or account verification

Please be advised that:

  • Official communication is conducted only through verified institutional and organizational email addresses.
  • We do not request personal financial transfers through Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, WhatsApp, or other unofficial platforms.
  • Any payment-related communication is processed only through authorized institutional systems and official invoices.

To protect yourself and our academic community:

  • Verify suspicious messages before responding.
  • Carefully review sender email addresses.
  • Do not click suspicious links or attachments.
  • Report phishing or impersonation attempts immediately.
  • Mark fraudulent emails as spam/phishing in your email system.

If you receive suspicious communication claiming to represent STAR Scholars Network, STAR Scholars Press, the Journal of International Students, or affiliated editors and staff, please contact us directly through our official websites.

We remain committed to protecting the integrity, security, and trust of our global scholarly community.

Thank you for your vigilance and continued support.

STAR Scholars Network