College test prep scams are happening.
By Ari Lazarus –
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC.
Recently, we heard about scams targeting parents of high school students preparing for college. The scammers claim to be from The College Board – the organization responsible for the PSAT and SAT tests. They call or email you, asking for credit card numbers so they can send PSAT prep materials that the student has supposedly requested. Often the scammers have the student’s name, address and phone number – making them seem more believable. Except your student didn’t ask for materials, and it’s not this group calling.
(For more information please visit: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/10/college-test-prep-scams-are-happening/)