The back-to-school period is fully underway, and it's time to pick up new laptops, grants, and prep for your return. The only problem is that among all of those amazing deals, there are some seriously nasty scams waiting to trip you up.

7 Fake Shopping Deals

Every back-to-school season, scammers set up fake websites advertising significant discounts on laptops, tablets, calculators, and other essentials. These deals are super appealing because they offer expensive hardware and school supplies at much cheaper prices, and who doesn't love a good bargain? However, you'll either receive counterfeit, inferior products or, in many cases, nothing at all.

Ads for these fake back-to-school deals typically appear on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, or through unsolicited emails

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