Major Warning To College Students In New York State

Colleges and universities in New York State will heading back to classes soon and there is a new warning that has been issued for the students.

The summer has flown by and many families are preparing for the back to school grind. For most families that means buying the proper supplies and clothing to get there year started properly. For others it means making sure that the tuition bills are paid and kids are moved in to dorms or apartments.

But before the first ring of the school bell, or first lecture begins, there is a new scam alert that everyone should know about.

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According to many reports, there is a variety of scams that are threatening students and families this summer.

New York's Division of Consumer Protection says people need to be weary of scams involving fake scholarships, grants and loans.

On the New York State Consumer Protection website, it was noted that, people shoild "ignore calls claiming that you’ll be dropped from all classes unless you pay tuition immediately over the phone. Always call the school bursar’s office directly to verify your account status. Schools generally send an invoice to alert students of account status".

The fall is closing in fast. However, New York State is one of the best places to be in the fall. As we start a familiar routine, the weather is typically the best and there are so many things to look forward to. Don't let that all be ruined by being a victim to a scam.