Uh Yeah, we've told you back to school time right now is prime time for scammers. Fake student job offers to test prep rip offs, taking advantage of the routine change and the chaos in all of our homes. The new thing is right now, scammers are taking advantage of all the anxiety we have about college tuition. The federal trade commission is warning about calls from someone claiming to be from the school's financial aid office. Hey, bad news, Mr Rawson, your daughter's financial aid just fell through. If you don't pay the balance right now over the phone, she can't go to class. We're kicking her out. You pull out the credit card, your bank info. You don't want any trouble for your kid but don't *** school will not call and demand immediate payment by phone ever instead. Hang up. Look up your child's financial aid office, contact them directly. The real number. We have more information about the FTC warning on Rawson reports.com. And while you're there, sign up for my newsletter to get bonus content and exclusive deals back to you.
Rossen Reports: Beware of this college tuition scam
Updated: 8:45 AM CDT Sep 5, 2024
Rossen Reports has told you that back-to-school season is prime time for scammers – from fake student job offers to test prep rip-offs.Now, scammers are taking advantage of the anxiety we all have about tuition.The Federal Trade Commission is warning about calls claiming your child's financial aid has fallen through and demanding immediate payment over the phone.A school will never call and demand immediate payment by phone. Instead, hang up, look up your child's financial aid office, and contact them directly.If the school has a student portal for tuition, log in there and get the real story.Have a question for Jeff Rossen? He’s answering your consumer questions every Friday in the new segment "Rossen Responds." Email your questions to him at RossenResponds@hearst.com. Want bonus content and exclusive deals? Make sure to sign up for our free newsletter at RossenReports.com.
Rossen Reports has told you that back-to-school season is prime time for scammers – from fake student job offers to test prep rip-offs.
Now, scammers are taking advantage of the anxiety we all have about tuition.
The Federal Trade Commission is warning about calls claiming your child's financial aid has fallen through and demanding immediate payment over the phone.
A school will never call and demand immediate payment by phone. Instead, hang up, look up your child's financial aid office, and contact them directly.
If the school has a student portal for tuition, log in there and get the real story.
Have a question for Jeff Rossen? He’s answering your consumer questions every Friday in the new segment "Rossen Responds." Email your questions to him at RossenResponds@hearst.com.
Want bonus content and exclusive deals? Make sure to sign up for our free newsletter at RossenReports.com.