Back-to-School Scam: Phishing Sites Impersonating Class Assignment Reveals

During summer holidays, fraudulent websites claiming to reveal school class assignments in advance emerge. These phishing sites, such as MaFicheClasse.fr, aim to steal personal information from parents and students. Official class assignments are never released online before the first day of school.

How the Scam Works

During summer holidays, fraudulent links claiming to reveal upcoming school class assignments are circulated via email and social media. This scam exploits the natural curiosity of parents and students who want to know whether their children will be in the same class as their friends.

Last year, several websites including MaFicheClasse.fr, VoirMaClasse.com, and RevealClasse.fr were identified as fraudulent schemes. Similar sites are expected to reappear this year, using design elements mimicking the official education ministry website and falsely claiming integration with school digital learning platforms (ENT).

Information Requested

These fraudulent sites request the following personal data:

Child's full name and date of birth
Name of the school
Parent/guardian contact information (phone number and email)
In some cases, banking details

Dangers of Data Theft

Collected personal information may be sold to third parties, resulting in:

Targeted phishing email campaigns
Identity fraud involving minors
Unauthorized financial transactions and fraudulent contracts

Why Class Assignments Are Never Released Online

The French Ministry of Education keeps class composition confidential until the first day of school for important reasons:

Protection of Minors' Privacy: Multiple children's information is involved
Data Protection: Information about special needs and family circumstances may be included
Last-Minute Changes: Assignments may be adjusted until the very last moment

Warning Signs

Websites promising advance access to class assignments
Sites with design elements closely resembling the official education ministry website
Forms requesting extensive personal information
Links shared via email or social media rather than official school channels

Prevention Tips

Never Enter Personal Information: Avoid submitting any data to suspicious websites
Use Official Channels Only: Obtain information exclusively from your school's official website or communications
Avoid Unverified Links: Do not click links from emails or social media posts from unknown sources

If You've Already Shared Information

Immediate Steps

Report the Fraudulent Site: Submit a report to France's Pharos platform
Report Identity Theft Risk: File a report with local police regarding potential identity theft
If Banking Information Was Shared:
- Contact your bank immediately
- Request card cancellation and replacement
- Enable fraud monitoring services

Ongoing Vigilance

Monitor for suspicious emails, SMS messages, and phone calls
Regularly review bank statements for unauthorized transactions
Watch for unexpected bills or contracts in the child's or parents' names

Where to Report

Pharos Platform: For reporting internet fraud in France
Local Police: For identity theft and financial fraud complaints
Your Bank: For financial damage and fraud protection