BBB Warns Students of Scholarship Scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning students searching or applying for
grants and scholarships via a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
form by the June 30 deadline to watch out for scammers trying to take advantage
of this stressful period.

The consumer-oriented agency said its Scam Tracker platform received multiple
reports from individuals who fell victim to scammers while looking for ways to
pay their tuition in 2022. The fraudsters, it said, were also promising access