
As the back-to-school season approaches, various organizations are warning families about an increase in scams targeting students and seniors. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has highlighted that fraudsters may impersonate the U.S. Department of Education, sending fake emails to student borrowers to extract personal information and money. In addition, the FBI has been actively educating seniors about different types of scams, including romance, lottery, and investment fraud. This initiative coincides with National Senior Citizens Day, emphasizing the importance of protecting vulnerable populations. Experts from the FBI, FTC, and Social Security Administration are collaborating to provide guidance on identifying and avoiding scams. Recent reports also indicate that college students are being targeted by scholarship scams and voter registration schemes, underscoring the need for vigilance during this period.
From scholarship scams to voter registration schemes--important info you need to keep your identity and $$$ safe. And share this with your teens too. They are SO trusting and they're getting texted and emailed all kinds of scam links. https://t.co/GrbrqlBKOS
Some of the latest scams are targeting college students and voters. @vickynguyentv shares tips on how to avoid back-to-school and election scams. https://t.co/OSo0lLyDdT
Far too many people are the target of scams and fraud these days. That's why my office has invited experts from the FBI, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to discuss the best ways to detect and avoid scams. RSVP: https://t.co/6hbKGRwySP https://t.co/jnPp9GnZ14

