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03/25/2013

Six Ways to Spot Scholarship & Financial Aid Scams

The next few weeks will bring acceptance letters for college-bound students and many are applying for scholarships and financial aid for the 2013-2014 school year. With the cost of college outpacing inflation and crimping family budgets, many students and their families are eager to find resources to help pay for higher education. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York advises students and their parents to be wary of websites, seminars or other schemes that promise to find scholarships, grants or financial aid packages for an upfront fee.

05/29/2012

Pre-Paid Cards: Know What You’re Buying in Advance

Pre-paid bank and calling cards are on the rise and it is important to know exactly what to watch out for before purchasing one. BBB recommends always doing your research and making sure the company offering the prepaid card is reliable.


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