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Students are a favorite target for scammers — new to managing money, often looking for jobs and aid. The good news: almost every scam shares the same red flags. Learn them once and you can spot them every time. Here's how to stay safe.
Pay-to-get-money is always a scam
The single most reliable rule: if something asks you to pay money to receive money, or to deposit a check and send part of it back, it's a scam — every time. Real scholarships, jobs, and aid never work that way. When in doubt, slow down and verify before you act.
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