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Beware: College Students Targeted by Employment Scams

7/23/2025

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College students are increasingly targeted by employment scams that masquerade as university officials. These deceitful emails promise job offers, tricking students into cashing fake checks and losing their hard-earned money. The Better Business Bureau urges vigilance: research potential employers, recognize warning signs, and never send money to unknown sources. Report scams to BBB.org/ScamTracker to protect others.

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Story summary

College students are increasingly targeted by employment scams that masquerade as university officials. These deceitful emails promise job offers, tricking students into cashing fake checks and losing their hard-earned money. The Better Business Bureau urges vigilance: research potential employers, recognize warning signs, and never send money to unknown sources. Report scams to BBB.org/ScamTracker to protect others.