Education and Scholarship Scams are when…
Education and Scholarship Scams are when an imposter pretends to give a victim a fake scholarship or promises to forgive their student loans, etc.
How You Can Adapt From Education and Scholarship Scams:
- Talk and get help from someone else about your situation, you should never go through this alone.
- Do not share any additional personal information.
- If it seems too good to be true, verify if it is a legitimate offer.
- Change passwords or account details of the ones you shared with the imposter.
- Notify the actual educational institution or scholarship owners about the scam.
- If they have your information, you might risk having your identity stolen.
- File a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission: ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- Retain proof and documentation of the scam in case you need it in the future.