Joe Knows Better

College Grad Scams

Scammers are impersonating college faculty to push fake job offers on soon-to-be grads, and one student lost $500 after a "professor" sent a check and asked them to wire money for office setup. Joe Ducey, AVP Public Engagement & Investigative Outreach at BBB Pacific Southwest, breaks down the red flags. Skip the "loan forgiveness" DMs. Go straight to studentaid.gov and work with your loan servicer. No upfront fees, no shortcuts.