Aug 21, 05:57 PM

FTC and FBI Warn of Back-to-School Scams, Including Scholarship and Voter Registration Schemes, Targeting Students and Seniors

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.

#Federal Trade Commission #FTC #FBI #National Senior Citizens Day #Social Security Administration

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