The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) highlighted the growing risk of impersonation schemes and related compliance confusion by issuing a public clarification about its role in accreditation information and the CHEA database. CHEA says it is not connected to similarly named websites and does not charge or request payment for information. The notice urges institutions and individuals to disregard unauthorized requests and to report suspicious communications, including to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. For campuses dealing with fast-moving federal aid eligibility changes and evolving compliance documentation, the message is a reminder that verification of accreditation and authorization sources remains a core safeguard. The CHEA Database of Accredited Institutions and Programs and other informational items are available through CHEA.org. CHEA’s statement is positioned as a fraud-prevention measure while the sector faces greater operational stress in accreditation and federal program administration. Higher education leaders may use the update as a checklist item for financial aid, compliance offices, and vendors supporting institutional reporting.