Why Scammers Target Students and How to Protect Yourself
Lately I’ve been hearing so many stories from friends in college about people getting tricked by fake scholarships, phony job offers, or weird links in messages promising free gear. A buddy of mine actually lost some money after believing a message that looked like it was from his university’s career center — turns out it was a scam. It really made me think about why students seem to get hit with this stuff so often and what we can actually do to stay safe without living in fear every time we open an email. Has anyone dealt with scams like this or found good ways to protect themselves and their friends from falling for these tricks?
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I’ve seen that happen a lot too, and it makes sense when you think about it — scammers often see students as easy targets because there’s so much communication happening online, and many young people are still figuring out what’s legit and what’s not. That’s exactly what Why Scammers Target Students and How to Protect Yourself explains really well, highlighting things like fake internship offers, scholarship scams, and bogus tech support messages that are designed to look real. One of the best ways I learned to protect myself was by double-checking sender addresses, never giving out personal info through links in messages, and asking my friends if something feels sketchy before clicking. It doesn’t take much, but talking about it openly with your group can make everyone a lot more aware.