
Criminals are targeting students with these common back-to-school scams. Here's what to watch for.
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Students aren't the only ones gearing up for back-to-school season. Security experts warn that criminals are also circling the date on their calendar and preying on students with a host of education-related scams.
Although young people are often tech savvy, they may also let their digital guard down and are as likely to fall for certain scams as senior citizens, according to fraud detection specialists with JPMorgan Chase.
The Federal Communications Commission recently issued an alert to students and parents, urging them to show caution when asked to turn over personal information. Here are some of the most common back-to-school scams to look out for.

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