Better Business Bureau alerts students about back-to-school scams
Business · 26 August 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
The Better Business Bureau has warned students and families about scams that increase during the back-to-school period. Scammers use this busy time to steal money and personal information.
The BBB says employment scams, fake online shops, and rental scams are common problems for students. Criminals also create fake websites that look like Google Classroom or school login pages. When students enter their passwords, scammers steal them.
College students face extra risks. Fake scholarship offers trick families into giving away personal details. Some scammers pretend to offer help with loan payments but take money instead. Others sell test preparation courses that do not exist.