College Students Are Prime Scam Targets: Here’s What to Know
Jan Diaz, Special to USA TODAY Network on September 9, 2026
A fake scholarship, rental listing or financial-aid message can cost students money and expose their identity before classes even begin
Student Loan Forgiveness Scams Are Costing Borrowers Thousands
Jan Diaz, Special to USA TODAY Network on July 7, 2026
Fraudsters posing as loan servicers are demanding upfront fees for forgiveness programs that are actually free to apply for directly through StudentAid.gov.
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