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23 lip 2024 · Scholarship scammers trick victims with the promise of money, but upfront “fees” never actually materialize into those much-needed funds. In a recent twist, these scammers claim to help with...
15 mar 2024 · If students encounter a fraudulent scholarship or feel they have fallen victim to a scholarship scam, experts encourage them to report the website or company to the FTC and the Consumer...
19 gru 2022 · One of the most common scholarship scams is phishing scams. This is when an unsolicited company or organisation calls a student claiming to offer a scholarship. Students who are desperate to pay their expensive tuition fees fall for this and end up giving away personal information or money.
21 wrz 2016 · Scams are sweeping the country, ripping off people for hundreds or thousands of dollars. In this scam alert, Consumer Reports explains how to avoid becoming a victim.
25 maj 2021 · If a company promises you a scholarship or grant in exchange for a “processing cost,” “redemption fee,” or other upfront payment, walk away. Many of these companies give you nothing for your fee — not even a list of potential sources of scholarships.
What to Do about Scholarship Scams. Despite your best efforts, you may still encounter a scholarship scam in your search for college aid. If you do run into a scam, or what you suspect to be a scam, there are several agencies to which you can report the company: Federal Trade Commission. http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0341-file-complaint-ftc
24 wrz 2020 · When it comes to searching for scholarships and applying for financial aid and colleges, you have to know a scam from a legitimate resource. Safe-guard yourself and your finances by becoming aware of scams that commonly target students. Use the following tips to learn how to spot scholarship scams: Never pay to apply for scholarships.
