As students return to school this fall, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is cautioning families about a growing wave of back-to-school scams. Common tactics include fraudulent scholarship offers, fake student loan forgiveness programs, and even the use of AI-generated “deepfake” voice scams designed to impersonate students or school officials. These scams are aimed at tricking victims into disclosing personal or financial information.
The FCC advises consumers to stay alert, avoid sharing sensitive information over unsolicited calls or texts, and report suspicious communications. As scam techniques grow more advanced—with spoofed phone numbers and realistic voice manipulation—the FCC provides tools and resources to help protect the public from falling victim.
For more tips on spotting and avoiding scams, check out the full article from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) here: Back-to-School Scams
Stay informed. Stay Safe.