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Back-to-school scams targeting college students: How to protect yourself
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Bill Spencer, Katherine Levens , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 1, 2026
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Key points Several types of scams are common, including fake housing rentals and online shopping deals. Scammers are targeting college students during back-to-school season, taking advantage of their vulnerability as they make big financial decisions.
Scammers are targeting college students during back-to-school season, taking advantage of their vulnerability as they make big financial decisions. Several types of scams are common, including fake housing rentals and online shopping deals. These scams often involve fraudulent listings or messages that ask students to send money for non-existent apartments, textbooks, laptops, or tablets.
Students may also receive fake tuition texts claiming they owe additional money. Further details about these scams and how to protect against them are available, providing information on what to watch out for and how to avoid falling victim to these rip-off artists.
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Category: schools Published: September 1, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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