Nearly e very semester, UPD receives reports of individuals on campus selling magazine subscriptions. Often the seller will say that he/she is trying to earn “points” toward an award (i.e., trip to Europe, money for their school, etc.). The customer fills out a subscription form, gives the seller money and never hears from the seller again. More often than not, the customer, now a victim, never sees their money again nor does he/she receive any magazines. If the seller has given the customer a telephone number, it will most likely be disconnected or belong to someone who has nothing to do with the magazine company.

Everyone who sells anything on SJSU property must obtain permission to sell and must be registered with Office of Non-Academic Scheduling (located in the Student Union). Anyone who sells anything on campus that is not registered is breaking the law (Education Code §89031, Presidential Directive 89-01) and is subject to arrest. This law is in place to protect the University and our campus community.
Oftentimes, individuals selling magazine subscriptions on campus do not have permission to sell on SJSU property.

If you suspect that a vendor on SJSU property is suspicious, contact the University Police immediately at 924-2222 or via a blue light telephone. A University Police Officer will be dispatched to check the person out.