6 COLLEGE SCAMS TO WATCH FOR AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

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It’s no secret that scam artists prey on the vulnerable. They often focus on finding individuals with access to money but may be naïve about certain aspects of the adult world.

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Often, college students are away from home for the first time in their lives. They are handling their own finances and may not be well-versed in the techniques used to scam people out of money.

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