Scholarship Scams

Do not lose your hard earn money to crooks. Scholarship scamming is becoming big business with reports of over $100 million lost this past year. These "companies" often call themselves official sounding names such as "administration" or "agencies" . You will never be asked by a legitimate organization to front money or buy in to a scholarship list.

The government does not have a secret pay-per-view scholarship list that they only have access to. Scholarships are a great way to pay for college. As with any venture, use common sense and work hard. Obtaining college scholarships is hard work, but it has excellent rewards. The Federal Trade Commission has setup a website with great tips to avoid getting scammed. They even have list of defendants in their ongoing "Project Scholarship Scam".

Website Link:

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/