In accordance with the letter dated 24.02.2026 from the Presidency of the Council of Higher Education, caution is advised against "rent-a-account" schemes targeting university students.

Recently, especially targeting young people aged 19-25, these schemes involve requests to allow third parties to use bank accounts, IBAN numbers, bank cards, or digital wallets with phrases such as:

• "Earning commission"
• "Helping a friend"
• "Debt repayment support"
• "Use only once"
• "Harmless money transfer"

These terms are used to request the use of bank accounts, IBAN numbers, bank cards, or digital wallets by third parties.

⚠️ It should be remembered that:

Allowing someone else to use your bank account or digital wallet means facilitating serious crimes such as:

• Fraud,
• Illegal gambling,
• Drug trafficking,
• Money laundering.

In such situations:

• Legal proceedings may be initiated against you,
• Your accounts may be blocked,
• Your scholarships and loans may be terminated,
• You may have a criminal record,
• You may face imprisonment and/or fines.

Defenses such as "I didn't know" or "I didn't use it" do not absolve you of legal responsibility.

🎯 Important Announcement to Our Students:

Under no circumstances should you share or allow third parties to use your bank accounts, cards, IBAN information, or digital wallets.

If you encounter any suspicious situations, immediately contact the relevant official institutions.

Don't risk your future.

Department of Computer Engineering