Protect yourself from these back-to-school shopping season scams

With the school season starting again, education is job number one for students and parents alike. A proper education includes an education in personal finance, and one of the best ways to start is to learn how to protect yourself against scams.

You can and should learn fast, too, because scams can become more common during the back-to-school buying season. Here are some practical suggestions on how to avoid credit and debit card fraudsters:


    In all cases, the key thing is for the student to be paying attention and proactive – qualities known to be helpful in other areas of study!

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