Yes. Keep your purse or wallet safe at all times; store it and other items containing personal information in a secure place at home, especially if you have roommates.
If I have my things well protected, although I highly doubt that something of that kind will happen to me. Is there a list that I can refer to that highlights any complaint that has been made against a school?
You could check with your local Better Business Bureau. You could also check with your state higher education agency or the consumer protection division of your state attorney general's office. You could also check with the agency that accredits the school, to see if the school meets the required standards
Is there such a thing as useful statistics for a school?