Back-to-school season is here, and the Better Business Bureau is warning college students to be cautious of scammers.

Here are three scams to look out for.

Scholarship and grant scams

Scholarship and grant scams are widespread, with scammers offering "guaranteed scholarships” in exchange for a fee. They scam unsuspecting students by posing as government or university officials, or a nonprofit organization. Using words like “federal” and “national” to seem legitimate, they claim to award students with scholarships or grants, even if the student never applied. The scenarios vary — sometimes they may ask for a check or pressure you into applying for said "scholarship" or "grant."

Remember, valid scholarships would not ask for upfront money. Avoid this scam by verifying that organizati

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